Information Package

Program of Nutrition and Dietetics

NUT395

NUTRITION IN ADOLESCENTS

Course Code
NUT395
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 to monitor growth and define nutrient requirements in adolescents. 2) learn to recognize nutrition-related problems in adolescents and to find solutions. 3) learn to change their eating habits and plan a healthy menu in order to prevent the increasing obesity in adolescents. 4)
  2. Learn to recognize nutrition-related problems in adolescents and to find solutions.
  3. Learn to change their eating habits and plan a healthy menu in order to prevent the increasing obesity in adolescents.
  4. Learn about eating disorders in adolescents.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme Componentsno
Course DescriptionMonitoring growth, nutrient requirements, nutrition-related problems, obesity prevention, obesity-related health problems and medical nutrition treatments in adolescents is a course that examines common eating disorders in adolesncents.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Monitoring growth and pubertal development
2nd Week Identifying nutrition-related issues in adolescents
3rd Week Energy and macronutrient requirements in adolescents
4th Week Micronutrient requirements in adolescents
5th Week Obesity in adolescents
6th Week Republic Day Holiday
7th Week Metabolic syndrome in adolescents
8th Week Midterm exam
9th Week Common eating disorders in adolescents
10th Week Common eating disorders in adolescents
11th Week Article presentation
12th Week Article presentation
13th Week Article presentation
14th Week Article presentation
Recommended or Required Reading1. Clinical Paediatric Dietetic. Vanessa Shaw. 4th Edition. November 2014, Wiley-Blackwell.
2. Pediatrik Beslenmenin Esasları. Gülhan Samur. Eylül 2016, Nobel Kitapevi.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
  • Case Study
  • Presentation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 30
Assignment 1 20
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 1 1
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 1 6 6
Preparation for Final exam 1 30 30
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 6 3 18
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 1 1
Homework
Term Project Research 1 10 10
Total Work Load108
Total Work Load / 30 (h)3.6
ECTS Credit of the Course4
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
K1 X X
K2 X
K3 X
K4 X
K5 X
K6 X X
K7 X X X
K8 X
K9