Information Package

Program of Child Development

CGP165

MATERNAL-CHILD NUTRITION

Course Code
CGP165
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
5
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelAssociate Degree
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS5
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Explains the importance of health nutrition for pregnant and breastfeeding women.
  2. Exemplifies the disadvantages of bad nutrition.
  3. Discusses the problems in child nutrition.
  4. Compares the proper nutrition for 0-18 years children.
  5. Prepares healthy and nutritious menus for early childhood period
  6. Takes into consideration the rules of health and cleaning in the preparation of foods.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Course DescriptionWithin this course it is aimed to define and explain the importance of nutrition, nutrient elements, food groups, enrichment of foods in terms of nutrient values, nutrition in special cases such as pregnancy and breastfeeding women, disadvantages of bad nutrition, problems in child nutrition, proper nutrition for 0-6 years children, school age children and adolescence,planning menus for early childhood period, hygiene and health principles in food preparation and service.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction and Orientation of the Course
2nd Week Basic Concepts Related to Nutrition
3rd Week Proteins, Fats, and Carbohydrates
4th Week Vitamins
5th Week Nutrition during Pregnancy and Lactation
6th Week Breastfeeding Practices and Complementary Feeding
7th Week Nutritional Characteristics and Practices for Children Aged 1-3 Years
8th Week MIDTERM EXAM
9th Week Nutrition in the Preschool Period
10th Week Nutrition of School-Aged Children
11th Week Nutrition during Adolescence
12th Week Menu Planning in Daycare Centers
13th Week Evaluation of Growth and Development
14th Week Assignment Presentations
15th Week General Review
16th Week
Recommended or Required ReadingŞanlıer, N.& Ersoy, Y. (2005). Anne ve Çocuk İçin Beslenme Prensipleri. Morpa Yayınları;İstanbul.
Taneli, N & Taneli B.(1998). Sağlıklı Çocuk Beslenmesi. Dokuz Eylül Yayınları. İzmir.
Arlı, M., Şanlıer, N., Küçükkömürler, S., Yaman, M.(2006). Anne ve Çocuk Beslenmesi. Pegem Yayıncılık, Ankara.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Case Study
  • Questions/Answers
  • Discussion
  • Presentation
  • Report Preparation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 20
Assignment 1 15
Attendance 1 5
Total(%) 40
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 40
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 60
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 1 1
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 14 2 28
Preparation for Final exam 14 3 42
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 8 2 16
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 1 1
Homework 1 10 10
Total Work Load140
Total Work Load / 30 (h)4.66
ECTS Credit of the Course5
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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