NUTRITION AND DIETETICS (ENGLISH)
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

General Information about the Course

Course Code: NUT101
Course Title: Nutrition Principles 1
Course Semester: 1. Semester / Fall
Course Credits:
Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
3 3 5 6
Language of instruction: EN
Prerequisite of the course: No
Type of course: Necessary
Level of course:
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:First Cycle EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree
Course Lecturer(s): Asst. Prof. Ceren İŞERİ

Purpose and content of the course

Course Objectives: To teach the importance of energy and macronutrients (carbohydrate, protein, fat) in healthy nutrition and body functioning, to teach the evaluation of foods in terms of energy, carbohydrate, protein and fat contents, to teach daily energy, carbohydrate, protein and fat requirements according to different ages and genders and the types and amounts of foods that can provide them, to determine nutritional status, to apply individual food consumption records and physical activity recording methods and to develop recommendations for healthy nutrition.
Course Objective: To be able to comprehend the importance of energy and macronutrients (carbohydrate, protein, fat) in healthy nutrition and body work, to be able to evaluate foods in terms of energy, carbohydrate, protein and fat content and to be able to master the contributions of individual food consumption records and physical activity recording methods to the nutrition program to be planned.
Mode of Delivery:

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge (Described as Theoritical and/or Factual Knowledge.)
  1) Understands the importance of healthy nutrition and learns the principles of healthy eating.
Skills (Describe as Cognitive and/or Practical Skills.)
  1) Understanding the importance of carbohydrates in healthy nutrition and body functioning, learns the food sources, amounts and physical and chemical properties of these foods that can meet the daily carbohydrate requirement.
  2) Understands the importance of fats in healthy nutrition and body functioning.
  3) Understands the importance of protein quality of the diet by learning the importance of proteins in healthy nutrition and body functioning. Have knowledge about protein quality evaluation methods.
Competences (Described as "Ability of the learner to apply knowledge and skills autonomously with responsibility", "Learning to learn"," Communication and social" and "Field specific" competences.)
  1) Learns the importance of energy metabolism and physical activity level in healthy nutrition.
  2) Learns food consumption and physical activity recording methods.

Course Topics

Week Subject
Related Preparation Pekiştirme
1) Importance of Nutrition
2) Records of food consumption status and physical activity
3) Carbohydrates-I
4) Carbohydrates-II
5) Carbohydrate sources: Cereals, flour, pasta, sugar, starch, honey, molasses
6) Oils -I
7) Midterm Exam
8) Fats- II
9) Proteins-I
10) Proteins-II
11) Protein Quality
12) Protein Sources: Meat, eggs, legumes
13) Energy metabolism and physical activity
14) General Review
15) Final Exam
References: 1.Baysal, A. (2018) Beslenme (18.baskı). Ankara: Hatipoğlu Yayıncılık.
2.Türkiye'ye Özgü Beslenme Rehberi (2015). Hacettepe Üniversitesi Beslenme ve Diyetetik Bölümü, Ankara.
3. Whitney, E.N., Rolfes, S.R. (2016) Understanding Nutriton. 14th Edition, Cengage Learning.
4. Mahan, L.K., Raymond, J. (2017) Krause's Food & the Nutrition Care Process (14.baskı). Washington: Elseiver.
5.Berdarier, C.D. ,Dwyer, J.T., Heber, D. (2013). Handbook of Nutrition and Food (Ed by), Third Edition, CRC Press.
6. Mann, J., Truswell S. (2007) Essentials of Human Nutrition. Oxford University Press.

Ders - Program Öğrenme Kazanım İlişkisi

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Average 3 Highest
       
Ders Öğrenme Kazanımları

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6

Program Outcomes
1) Knows the basic concepts of nutrition and medical sciences. 3 3 3 3 3 3
2) Knows the two-way relationship between nutrition and health. 3 3 3 3 3 3
3) Knows food, nutrition and health legislation. 3 3 3 3 3 3
4) Has sufficient knowledge of professional terminology. 3 3 3 3 3 3
5) Provides training and consultancy in the field of nutrition and dietetics to individuals, families and society. 3 3 3 3 3 3
6) He/she carries out studies in his/her field independently using his/her knowledge and takes part in research, projects and activities in collaboration with the healthcare team and other disciplines. 3 3 3 3 3 3
7) He/she carries out his/her profession in line with scientific research, evidence, developing technology, current literature and health policies. 3 3 3 3 3 3
8) Performs professional practices in line with ethical principles and standards. Sets an example for colleagues and society with his/her behavior. 3 3 3 3 3 3
9) Accesses international literature in the field using at least one foreign language, evaluates it and uses it for professional development. 3 3 3 3 3 3
10) Uses critical thinking, problem solving and decision making skills in the field of Nutrition and Dietetics. 3 3 3 3 3 3
11) Learns effective written and verbal communication in the professional field. 3 3 3 3 3 3
12) Has the general cultural knowledge required for the profession. 3 3 3 3 3 3
13) Develops a positive attitude towards lifelong learning and transforms it into behavior. 3 3 3 3 3 3
14) Can communicate effectively with patients' relatives, doctors and colleagues and provide information. 3 3 3 3 3 3
15) Acts in accordance with the legislation and professional ethics rules regarding duties, rights and responsibilities in nutrition and dietetics practices. Takes responsibility as an individual and team member in the organization, execution and evaluation of the service in the field of nutrition and dietetics with the knowledge and skills acquired, within the framework of quality management and processes. 3 3 3 3 3 3

Course Teaching, Learning Methods

Q & A
Case Problem Solving/ Drama- Role/ Case Management
Laboratory
Quantitative Problem Solving
Fieldwork
Group Study / Assignment
Individual Assignment
WEB-based Learning
Internship
Practice in Field
Project Preparation
Report Writing
Seminar
Supervision
Social Activity
Occupational Activity
Occupational Trip
Application (Modelling, Design, Model, Simulation, Experiment et.)
Reading
Thesis Preparation
Field Study
Student Club and Council Activities
Other
Logbook
Interview and Oral Conversation
Research
Watching a movie
Bibliography preparation
Oral, inscribed and visual knowledge production
Taking photographs
Sketching
Mapping and marking
Reading maps
Copying textures
Creating a library of materials
Presentation

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance % 0
Laboratory 1 % 10
Application % 0
Practice Exam % 0
Quizzes % 0
Homework Assignments % 0
Presentation % 0
Project % 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) % 0
Field Study % 0
Article Critical % 0
Article Writing % 0
Module Group Study % 0
Brainstorming % 0
Role Playing + Dramatizing % 0
Out of Class Study % 0
Preliminary Work, Reinforcement % 0
Application Repetition etc. % 0
Homework (reading, writing, watching movies, etc.) % 0
Project Preparation + Presentation % 0
Report Preparation + Presentation % 0
Presentation / Seminar Preparation + Presenting % 0
Oral examination % 0
Midterms 1 % 30
Final 1 % 60
Practical Final % 0
Report Submission % 0
Bütünleme % 0
Bütünleme Pratik % 0
Kanaat Notu % 0
Committee % 0
Yazma Ödev Dosyası % 0
Portfolio % 0
Take-Home Exam % 0
Logbook % 0
Participation % 0
Discussion % 0
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 60
total % 100

Calculation of Workload and ECTS Credits

Activities Number of Activities Workload
Course Hours 14 42
Laboratory 14 42
Application
Practice Exam
Special Course Internship (Work Placement)
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class
Article Critical
Article Writing
Module Group Study 14 14
Brainstorming
Role Playing + Dramatizing
Out-of-Class Study (Pre-study, Reinforcement, Practice Review, etc.) 14 21
Homework (reading, writing, watching movies, etc.) 10 20
Project Preparation + Presentation 1 3
Report Preparation + Presentation 12 6
Presentation / Seminar Preparation + Presenting
Oral examination
Preparing for Midterm Exams 10 20
MIDTERM EXAM (Visa) 1 1
Preparing for the General Exam 1 10
GENERAL EXAM (Final) 1 1
Participation
Discussion
Portfolio
Take-Home Exam
Logbook
Total Workload 180
ECTS (30 saat = 1 AKTS ) 6