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Course Code: 
NUT 405
Course Period: 
Spring
Course Type: 
Free Elective
Theoric: 
3
Practice: 
0
Lab: 
0
Credits: 
3
ECTS: 
5
Course Language: 
English
Course Coordinator: 
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Course Objectives: 
This course aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the role of nutrition in special contexts. The knowledge gained from this course will transcend traditional boundaries in the field and broaden your perspective on the ever-changing field of nutrition.
Course Content: 

This course covers a range of topics in nutrition and dietetics, including the nutrition needs of older individuals, vegetarian diets for athletes, nutrition and oral health, nutrition during natural disasters, nutrition for people with neurodevelopmental disorders, and the relationship between nutrition and bone health. The topics covered will include modern dietary trends, the role of nutrition in global health, and the impact of certain supplements on sports performance. The aim is to provide a comprehensive understanding of how nutrition applies to various situations.

Course Methodology: 
Teaching Methods: 1: Lecture, 2: Case Study, 3: Problem Solving Technics 4: Discussion, 5: Simulation, 6: Group Study
Course Evaluation Methods: 
Assessment Methods: 1:Writing Exam 2: Multiple Choice Test 3: Blank Filling 4: True-False 5: Oral Examination 6: Presentation

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Course Learning Outcomes

 

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

 

Teaching

Methods

 

Assessment Methods

1) Understand methods and tools used to assess the nutritional status of elderly individuals.

1,6,7

1,2,3

1,2

2) Explore specific nutritional needs and considerations for the elderly population.

1,6,7

1,2,3

1,2

3) Examine the role of surgical interventions in managing obesity.

1,6,7

1,2,3

1,2

4) Understand the nutritional implications and benefits of a vegetarian diet.

1,6,7

1,2,3

1,2

5) Explore the principles and applications of ketogenic diets.

1,6,7

1,2,3

1,2

6) Investigate the use of gluten-free diets for therapeutic purposes.

1,6,7

1,2,3

1,2

7) Explore the relationship between oral health and nutrition.

1,6,7

1,2,3

1,2

8) Investigate the nutritional considerations for athletes following a vegetarian diet.

1,6,7

1,2,3

1,2

9) Examine the importance of nutrition in disaster situations.

1,6,7

1,2,3

1,2

10) Investigate the relationship between nutrition and neurodevelopmental disorders.

1,6,7

1,2,3

1,2

11) Examine the use of ergogenic aids in enhancing sports performance.

1,6,7

1,2,3

1,2

12) Explore the role of nutrition in maintaining optimal bone health.

1,6,7

1,2,3

1,2

 

Course Flow

COURSE CONTENT

 

Week

 

Topics

Study Materials

1

Introduction

 

2

Determination of the Nutritional Status of Elderly

 

3

Elderly Nutrition

 

4

Obesity Surgery and Nutrition

 

5

Vegetarian Diets

 

6

Ketogenic Diets

 

7

Gluten-Free Diets in Therapeutic Use

 

8

MIDTERM

 

9

Oral Dental Health and Nutrition

 

10

Vegetarianism in Athletes

 

11

Ergogenic Aids and Sports Performance

 

12

Nutritional Approach in Autism, ADHD, Down Syndrome

 

13

Nutrition in Natural Disasters

 

14

Nutrition and Bone Health

 

15

Overview

 

 

Recommended Sources

RECOMMENDED SOURCES

Textbook

MODERN NUTRITION IN HEALTH AND DISEASES

Additional Resources

KRAUSE’S FOOD, NUTRITION AND DIET THERAPY

 

Material Sharing

MATERIAL SHARING

Documents

Documents shared by the lecturer

Assignments

 

Exams

 
 

Assessment

ASSESSMENT

IN-TERM STUDIES

NUMBER

PERCENTAGE

Midterm Exam

 

1

 

40

Total

 

100

CONTRIBUTION OF FINAL EXAMINATION TO OVERALL GRADE

 

60

CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO OVERALL GRADE

 

40

Total

 

100

 

Course’s Contribution to Program

COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM

No

Program Learning Outcomes

Contribution

1

2

3

4

5

1

Knows chemical structures of nutrients and human nutrition under different conditions thoroughly and uses proper sources for implementation. 

 

 

 

 

 

x

2

 Gains expertise in scientific research methods.

 

 

 

x

 

 

3

Knows specific nutritional requirements of children and adolescents and performs the necessary action by evaluating this information in an analytical manner under individual and social conditions.

 

x

 

 

 

4

Applies professional ethics and legal regulations within the framework of nutrition and diet counseling.

 

 

x

 

 

 

5

Knows the nutritional requirements specific to the periods of pregnancy and lactation and performs the necessary action by evaluating this information in an analytical manner under individual and social conditions.

x

 

 

 

 

6

Knows adulthood diseases requiring nutritional therapy and acts regarding those processes.

 

 

 

 

 

x

7

Develops solutions for social nutrition problems and contributes to the development of plans and policies.

 

 

 

 

x

 

8

Gains the ability to communicate with his/her colleagues and apply the most appropriate and recent techniques in multi-disciplinary work.

 

 

x

 

 

 

9

Organizes activities aimed at improving nutritional status if necessary, by determining the nutritional status of his/her environment.

 

 

x

 

 

 

10

Develops himself/herself and creativity by following the developments in his/her profession and related technologies, and can take initiative when necessary.

 

 

 

x

 

 

11

Knows the importance of food service systems institutions on human health and applies total quality management in production processes.

x

 

 

 

 

ECTS

ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE DESCRIPTION

Activities

Quantity

Duration

(Hour)

Total Workload (Hour)

Course Duration (Including the exam week: 15x Total course hours)

15

3

45

 

Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice)

15

3

45

 

Midterm examination

1

12

12

 

Final examination

1

12

12

 

Total Work Load

 

 

114

 

Total Work Load / 25 (h)

 

 

4,56

 

ECTS Credit of the Course

 

 

5

 
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