Information Package

Program of Nutrition and Dietetics

NUT263

NUTRITION IN LIFE CYCLE

Course Code
NUT263
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. Gain knowledge about the importance of nutrition for every period of life.
  2. Comprehend the relationship between life cycle and nutrition.
  3. Learn the principles of healthy nutrition for every period of life.
  4. Gain the ability to interpret scientific studies related to the field.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Course DescriptionIt includes the definition of the life cycle, the place and importance of nutrition in the life cycle, and the principles of healthy nutrition in different life stages of individuals.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Relationship between nutrition and disease
2nd Week Relationship between nutrition and disease
3rd Week Nutrition in the preconception period
4th Week Nutrition in the pregnancy
5th Week Nutrition in the lactation
6th Week Republic Day
7th Week Nutrition in childhood and adolesence
8th Week Midterm
9th Week Nutrition in adulthood
10th Week Nutrition in adulthood
11th Week Nutrition in adulthood
12th Week Presentation
13th Week Presentation
14th Week Presentation
Recommended or Required Reading1)Baysal A.ve ark., Diyet El Kitabı, Yenilenmiş 6. Baskı, Hatiboğlu Yayınevi, Ankara, 2011.
2)Mahan L. K., Escott- Stump, S. and Raymond J. L. (2012): ?Krause?s Food and the Nutrition Care Process?, 13th Edition, Elsevier."
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
  • Practice
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 30
Other 1 30
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 15 2 30
Preparation for Final exam 5 3 15
Course hours 15 3 45
Preparation for Midterm exam 5 1 5
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 1 1
Homework
Project 1 20 20
Total Work Load117
Total Work Load / 30 (h)3.9
ECTS Credit of the Course4
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
K1 X X X
K2 X
K3 X X
K4 X
K5 X
K6 X
K7 X X
K8 X X
K9