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Program of Nutrition and Dietetics

NUT259

VEGETARIAN NUTRITION

Course Code
NUT259
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
4
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS4
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Learn the principles of vegetarian nutrition, which is a special group
  2. Establish the relationship between vegetarian nutrition and health
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme Componentsno
Course DescriptionThe nutritional principles of a special group of vegetarians and the effects of vegetarian nutrition on quality of life and health will be examined.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction to vegetarian nutrition
2nd Week Vegetarian diet types
3rd Week Evaluation of vegetarian diets in terms of health
4th Week Nutritional evaluation of vegetarian diets (CHO, protein, fat, vitamin-mineral)
5th Week Nutritional evaluation of vegetarian diets (CHO, protein, fat, vitamin-mineral) continued
6th Week Consequences of insufficient intake of proteins or failure to maintain amino acid balance
7th Week Vegetarian diets and risk groups (baby, child, adolescent, pregnant, lactating, elderly, athlete)
8th Week Midterm exam
9th Week Vegetarian diets and risk groups (baby, child, adolescent, pregnant, lactating, elderly, athlete)
10th Week General recommendations for an adequate and balanced vegetarian diet, menu examples and recipes for vegetarian individuals
11th Week The effect of vegetarian nutrition on chronic diseases (CVD, HT, DM, obesity, infection, cancer, osteoporosis, dementia)
12th Week The effect of vegetarian nutrition on chronic diseases (CVD, HT, DM, obesity, infection, cancer, osteoporosis, dementia)
13th Week The effect of vegetarian nutrition on chronic diseases (CVD, HT, DM, obesity, infection, cancer, osteoporosis, dementia)
14th Week Case solutions and menu planning in vegetarian nutrition
15th Week Case solutions and menu planning in vegetarian nutrition
Recommended or Required Readinghttps://hsgm.saglik.gov.tr/depo/birimler/saglikli-beslenme-hareketli-hayat-db/Yayinlar/kitaplar/Beslenme-Bilgi-Serisi-1/vejeteryan-beslenmesi.pdf
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
  • Practice
  • Presentation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 30
Assignment 2 10
Presentation of Article 1 20
Total(%) 60
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 60
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 40
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 1 14
Preparation for Final exam 14 2 28
Course hours 15 3 45
Preparation for Midterm exam 6 3 18
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 1 1
Homework 2 5 10
Total Work Load117
Total Work Load / 30 (h)3.9
ECTS Credit of the Course4
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No

Programme Qualifications / Learning Outcomes

LO1 LO2
K1 X X
K2 X
K3 X
K4
K5
K6 X
K7
K8 X
K9