ECTS - Nutrition and Diet Therapy in Diseases I

Nutrition and Diet Therapy in Diseases I (NUT305) Course Detail

Course Name Course Code Season Lecture Hours Application Hours Lab Hours Credit ECTS
Nutrition and Diet Therapy in Diseases I NUT305 5. Semester 3 2 0 4 5
Pre-requisite Course(s)
N/A
Course Language English
Course Type Compulsory Departmental Courses
Course Level Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery Face To Face
Learning and Teaching Strategies Lecture, Discussion, Drill and Practice.
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
Course Assistants
Course Objectives To teach etiologies, complications, symptoms, and medical nutrition therapy of obesity, eating disorders, Diabetes Mellitus, reactive hypoglycemia, metabolic syndrome, coronary heart diseases, hypertension, gastrointestinal system diseases and gout disease to teach the methods and application of enteral-parenteral nutrition.
Course Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • Comphrehend the interactions of etiology, symptoms and complications of acute /chronic diseases and nutrition in adults
  • Learn medical nutrition therapy methods of acute /chronic diseases.
  • Learn the efficiency of nutrition in prevention of acute /chronic diseases
  • Gain the skill of development, apply and follow of individual medical nutrition therapy program in patients with acute /chronic diseases.
  • Gain the skill of assessment of nutritional status and educating about nutrition
Course Content Obesity and medical nutrition therapy, anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, diabetes mellitus, reactive hypoglycemia, cardiovascular diseases, hypertension, gastrointestinal system diseases, movement system impairments, dietary fiber and health effects.

Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies

Week Subjects Preparation
1 Introduction to Medical Nutrition Therapy on Adults' Disease Read from the source
2 Obesity and Medical Nutrition Therapy Read from the source
3 Obesity and Medical Nutrition Therapy Read from the source
4 Obesity, Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa Read from the source
5 Diabetes Mellitus Read from the source
6 Diabetes Mellitus Read from the source
7 Diabetes Mellitus, Reactive Hypoglycemia, Metabolic Syndrome Read from the source
8 Midterm Exam 1 Read from the source
9 Cardiovascular Diseases Read from the source
10 Cardiovascular Diseases, Hypertension Read from the source
11 Gastrointestinal System Diseases Read from the source
12 Gastrointestinal System Diseases Dietary Fiber and Health Effects Read from the source
13 Midterm Exam 2 Read from the source
14 Enteral-Parenteral Nutrition Read from the source
15 General Discussion Read from the source
16 Final Exam Read from the source

Sources

Course Book 1. Baysal, A., Aksoy, M., Besler, T., Bozkurt, N., Keçecioğlu, S., Mercanlıgil, S., Merdol-Kutluay, T., Pekcan, G., Yıldız, E. (2011). Diyet El Kitabı (6.Baskı). Ankara: Hatiboğlu Yayınevi
Other Sources 2. Uluslararası Beslenme ve Diyet Dergileri (Euro. J. Clin. Nutr. JADA, Am J ClinNutr vb.)

Evaluation System

Requirements Number Percentage of Grade
Attendance/Participation - -
Laboratory - -
Application - -
Field Work - -
Special Course Internship - -
Quizzes/Studio Critics - -
Homework Assignments 1 5
Presentation - -
Project - -
Report - -
Seminar - -
Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury 2 45
Final Exam/Final Jury 1 50
Toplam 4 100
Percentage of Semester Work 50
Percentage of Final Work 50
Total 100

Course Category

Core Courses X
Major Area Courses
Supportive Courses
Media and Managment Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

The Relation Between Course Learning Competencies and Program Qualifications

# Program Qualifications / Competencies Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Develop the capability of using theoretical and practical knowledge acquired during nutrition and dietetic education for individuals and public for health promotion, prevention of the diseases and treatment of the diseases when necessary. X
2 Can reach evidence-based knowledge in nutrition and dietetics by searching available journals and books published then using all computer programs assess this knowledge, interpret and share. X
3 Develop strategical plans and programs for solving nutrition-based health problems at individual and community level, by considering professional and ethical values. X
4 Can analyze food consumptions of individuals and create diet plans by taking into consideration of their age, gender, socio-cultural, economical, biochemical and personal characteristics then can give necessary education to them. X
5 Can identify all the nutrients and chemical substances that foods contain and help individuals how and what kind of foods to be chosen for their health and/or disease conditions. X
6 Can conduct their work independently with the help of the information gained, take individual responsibility to solve problems in practice, and collaborate with other members of the health team. X
7 Can explain all reduction or loss of nutrients may happen during food preparation and cooking both home or institutional settings. X
8 Can make all necessary dietary adjustments where special nutrition is required. X
9 Can compare and discuss nutrition policies and food legislation both in the country and world experiences levels. X
10 Can develop and organize training programs to provide adequate, balanced and healthy nutrition for individuals and groups, and can effectively use the communication and education methods and materials required for the sessions. X
11 Can evaluate individual and cultural differences by having knowledge and practices of the traditions and cultures of the countries. X

ECTS/Workload Table

Activities Number Duration (Hours) Total Workload
Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) 16 3 48
Laboratory
Application 12 2 24
Special Course Internship
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class 14 2 28
Presentation/Seminar Prepration
Project
Report
Homework Assignments 1 5 5
Quizzes/Studio Critics
Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury 2 5 10
Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury 1 10 10
Total Workload 125