ECTS - Functional Foods
Functional Foods (NUT210) Course Detail
| Course Name | Course Code | Season | Lecture Hours | Application Hours | Lab Hours | Credit | ECTS |
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| Functional Foods | NUT210 | Area Elective | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 |
| Pre-requisite Course(s) |
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| N/A |
| Course Language | English |
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| Course Type | Elective Courses |
| Course Level | Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle) |
| Mode of Delivery | Face To Face |
| Learning and Teaching Strategies | Lecture, Discussion, Team/Group. |
| Course Lecturer(s) |
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| Course Objectives | To give the basic knowledge about functional foods which is as a current trend in the food and nutrition field, and to interpret the potential health effects of functional foods on health. |
| Course Learning Outcomes |
The students who succeeded in this course;
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| Course Content | Definition of functional foods and bioactive compounds, classification of bioactive compounds, possible effects of functional foods on health, functional food market. |
Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies
| Week | Subjects | Preparation |
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| 1 | Definition of functional food Factors driving the growth of the functional foods Classification of functional foods in order to bioactive compounds | Read from the source |
| 2 | Probiotics and Health | Read from the source |
| 3 | Prebiotics and Health | Read from the source |
| 4 | Plant sterols-stanols and Health | Read from the source |
| 5 | Polyphenols I (Phenolic acids) and Health | Read from the source |
| 6 | Polyphenols II (Flavonoids: catechin, anthocyanins)and Health | Read from the source |
| 7 | Phytoestrogens and Health | Read from the source |
| 8 | Midterm exam | Read from the source |
| 9 | Sulphur compounds and Health | Read from the source |
| 10 | Carotenoids and Health | Read from the source |
| 11 | Fatty acids (omega-3, MUFA, PUFA, CLA) and Health | Read from the source |
| 12 | Functional Foods: Market Research | Read from the source |
| 13 | Regulations of Functional Foods : National &International | Read from the source |
| 14 | Functional Foods: Responsibles? of nutrition and dietetics professionals | Read from the source |
| 15 | Presenting reports | Read from the source |
| 16 | Final Exam | Read from the source |
Sources
| Course Book | 1. Handbook of Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods. Wildman REC(ed), CRC Press, 2001. |
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| 2. Functional Foods Concept to Product. Gibson GR and Williams CM (ed), CRC Press, 2000. |
Evaluation System
| Requirements | Number | Percentage of Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance/Participation | - | - |
| Laboratory | - | - |
| Application | - | - |
| Field Work | - | - |
| Special Course Internship | - | - |
| Quizzes/Studio Critics | - | - |
| Homework Assignments | 5 | 10 |
| Presentation | 1 | 10 |
| Project | - | - |
| Report | - | - |
| Seminar | - | - |
| Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury | 1 | 30 |
| Final Exam/Final Jury | 1 | 50 |
| Toplam | 8 | 100 |
| Percentage of Semester Work | 50 |
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| Percentage of Final Work | 50 |
| Total | 100 |
Course Category
| Core Courses | X |
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| 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 |
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| Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) | 16 | 2 | 32 |
| Laboratory | |||
| Application | |||
| Special Course Internship | |||
| Field Work | |||
| Study Hours Out of Class | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Presentation/Seminar Prepration | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Project | |||
| Report | |||
| Homework Assignments | 5 | 3 | 15 |
| Quizzes/Studio Critics | |||
| Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| Total Workload | 125 | ||