Information Package

Master's of Nutrition and Dietetics with Thesis

NUT523

NUTRITION OF INFANT AND PRESCHOOL CHILDREN

Course Code
NUT523
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
2 + 1
ECTS
5
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelMaster's Degree With Thesis
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS5
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Learn calculate the energy and nutrient requirements of the infant and preschool
  2. Learn solve the nutrition-related problems and to strengthen it with case practices
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionTo evaluate the principles of 0-1 years infant and 1-6 years preschool children nutrition
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction, coursework and determination of article titles
2nd Week Breastfeeding and diseases
3rd Week 0-1 year old baby feeding
4th Week Article presentation
5th Week 1-3 year old preschool child nutrition
6th Week Article presentation
7th Week Article presentation
8th Week Nutrition for 4-6 years old preschool children (continued)
9th Week Article presentation
10th Week Food allergies-diarrhea-constipation
11th Week Article presentation
12th Week Obesity
13th Week Article presentation
14th Week Changes in breast milk and infant microbiota
Recommended or Required ReadingClinical Paediatric Dietetics. Vanessa Shaw 4th edition.
Pediatrik Beslenmenin Esasları.Çeviri Editörü: Gülhan Samur
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
  • Problem Solving
  • Presentation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Presentation of Article 2 50
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
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 8 5 40
Preparation for Final exam 1 15 15
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework 6 8 48
Total Work Load147
Total Work Load / 30 (h)4.9
ECTS Credit of the Course5
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
LO1 LO2
K1 X X
K2
K3 X X
K4
K5
K6 X
K7
K8
K9 X X