Information Package

Ph.D. on Nutrition and Dietetics

NUT731

GERIATRIC NUTRITION

Course Code
NUT731
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
2 + 0
ECTS
10
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelDoctorate Of Science
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS10
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Understand the critical points in the world and their importance for our lives
  2. Become familiar with the relationship between sustainability and nutrition practices
  3. Become aware of the importance of diets being sustainable
  4. Learn alternative food sources
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme Componentsno
Course DescriptionIt includes activities necessary to learn nutrition in the elderly.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Factors affecting nutrition and nutritional problems in old age
2nd Week Nutrient requirements in the elderly
3rd Week Determination of nutritional status in the elderly
4th Week Determination of nutritional status in the elderly-2
5th Week Detection of sarcopenia
6th Week Republic Day Holiday
7th Week Sarcopenia and nutrition
8th Week Aging and CVD
9th Week Aging and cancer
10th Week Fragility in old age
11th Week Neurodegenerative diseases
12th Week Neurodegenerative diseases
13th Week Malnutrition in old age
14th Week Obesity in old age
15th Week Discussion
Recommended or Required ReadingGeriatride beslenme, Editör Nilüfer Acar Tek Emine Aksoydan, Hedef Yayıncılık
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
  • Presentation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Assignment 1 50
Presentation of Article 1 50
Total(%) 100
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 100
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 0
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 6 84
Preparation for Final exam 1 48 48
Course hours 15 2 30
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 40 40
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 1 1
Homework 2 45 90
Total Work Load294
Total Work Load / 30 (h)9.8
ECTS Credit of the Course10
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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