Information Package

Master's of Nutrition and Dietetics with Thesis

NUT555

FUNCTIONAL FOODS IN NUTRITION AND RELATION WITH DISEASES

Course Code
NUT555
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 the definition of functional foods
  2. Learn the classification of functional foods
  3. Learn information about the relationship of functional foods with diabetes and obesity.
  4. Learn information about the relationship of functional foods with CVD, HT and pulmonary diseases.
  5. Learn information about the relationship of functional foods with the nervous system, cancer and digestive system.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNo
Course DescriptionDefinition, classification, functions of functional foods and relations with diseases
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Definition of functional foods
2nd Week Definition of functional foods
3rd Week Classification of functional foods
4th Week The relationship between functional foods and DM
5th Week The relationship between functional foods and obesity
6th Week The relationship between functional foods and sleep
7th Week The relationship between functional foods and CVD
8th Week The relationship between functional foods and pulmonary diseases
9th Week The relationship between functional foods and the immune system
10th Week The relationship of functional foods with HT
11th Week The relationship of functional foods with the nervous system
12th Week The relationship between functional foods and cancer
13th Week The relationship of functional foods with the digestive system
14th Week The relationship between functional foods and aging
Recommended or Required Reading1)Functional foods Ed.Glenn R G,Christian MW.Woodhead publishing limited,2000.
2)ILSI EUROPE CONCISE MONOGRAPH SERIES Functional Foods From Science to Health and Claims,2008.
3) Danik M. Martirosyan,Jaishree Singh Functional Foods in Health and Disease, A new definition of functional food by FFC: what makes a new definition unique? 2015; 5(6):209-223
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
  • Presentation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Presentation of Article 1 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 14 3 42
Preparation for Final exam 1 20 20
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 1 1
Homework 4 12 48
Total Work Load153
Total Work Load / 30 (h)5.1
ECTS Credit of the Course5
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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