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Program of Nutrition and Dietetics

NUT398

NUTRITION ON AGEING

Course Code
NUT398
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. become familiar with the characteristics of old age.
  2. recognize the causes of diseases related to old age and their relationship with nutrition.
  3. are aware of the clinical and biochemical differences related to diseases related to old age.
  4. can detect the nutritional status of the elderly.
  5. understand the ability to create nutrition plans suitable for old age.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionIt is an elective course to understand the changes that occur with aging and to evaluate the nutrition related to these changes and to prepare an appropriate nutrition programme.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Definition and importance of old age
2nd Week Structure and characteristics of the elderly population in the world and in Türkiye
3rd Week Changes occurring in old age
4th Week Nutritional status in old age
5th Week Nutritional status in old age
6th Week Nutrient deficiencies in old age
7th Week Nutrient deficiencies in old age (continued)
8th Week Midterm exam
9th Week Treatment of malnutrition in old age
10th Week Nutrition in sarcopenia and sarcopenic obesity in the elderly
11th Week Approach to obesity in old age
12th Week Chronic diseases in the elderly
13th Week Chronic diseases in the elderly
14th Week May 19th Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports Day
15th Week Eid al-Adha Holiday
16th Week Food safety in the elderly
Recommended or Required Readinghttps://hsgm.saglik.gov.tr/tr/beslenme/yaslilikta-beslenme.html
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
  • Presentation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 30
Assignment 2 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 5 4 20
Preparation for Final exam 5 4 20
Course hours 15 3 45
Preparation for Midterm exam 6 4 24
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 1 1
Homework 2 2 4
Total Work Load115
Total Work Load / 30 (h)3.83
ECTS Credit of the Course4
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No

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