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Program of Nutrition and Dietetics

NUT374

NUTRITION IN ADULT DISEASES II

Course Code
NUT374
Semester
Sixth Term (Spring)
Theory+Practice
3 + 2
ECTS
4
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study3
SemesterSixth Term (Spring)
ECTS4
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Will learn pathophysiology and etiology of gastrointestinal diseases, renal disorders, liver
  2. Will learn symptoms and complications of these diseases.
  3. Will learn medical nutrition therapy principles of these diseases.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesYes(NUT373)
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsYes (BES373 - MEDICAL NUTRITIONAL THERAPY IN ADULTS I)
Course DescriptionTo understand the importance of nutrition in terms of health, to consolidate and synthesize the acquired nutritional information, to learn the principles of diet therapy in various diseases and to develop skills through practical studies.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Neurological disorders and medical nutrition therapy
2nd Week Burn injuries and medical nutrition therapy
3rd Week Gastrointestinal disorders and medical nutrition therapy I
4th Week Gastrointestinal disorders and medical nutrition therapy II
5th Week Gastrointestinal disorders and medical nutrition therapy III
6th Week Gastrointestinal disorders and medical nutrition therapy IV
7th Week Kidney disorders and medical nutrition therapy I
8th Week Midterm examination
9th Week Kidney diseases and medical nutrition therapy II
10th Week Kidney diseases and medical nutrition therapy III
11th Week Kidney diseases and medical nutrition therapy IV
12th Week Cancer and medical nutrition therapy I
13th Week Cancer and medical nutrition therapy II
14th Week Liver diseases and medical nutrition therapy I
15th Week Liver diseases and medical nutrition therapy II
16th Week General review
Recommended or Required Reading1)Baysal A.ve ark., Diyet El Kitabı, Yenilenmiş 3. Baskı, Hatiboğlu Yayınevi, Ankara, 1999.
2)Mahan L.K., Escott-Stump S., Karuse's Food, Nutrition and Diet Therapy, 10th Edition, W. B. Saunders Company, USA, 2000.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 35
Assignment 3 15
Total(%) 50
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 50
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 50
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 2 2
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 15 2 30
Preparation for Final exam 6 1 6
Course hours 15 5 75
Preparation for Midterm exam 2 2 4
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework 4 1 4
Total Work Load123
Total Work Load / 30 (h)4.1
ECTS Credit of the Course4
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No

Programme Qualifications / Learning Outcomes

LO1 LO2 LO3
K1 X
K2 X
K3 X X
K4 X X
K5 X
K6 X
K7 X
K8 X
K9