Information Package

Master's of Nutrition and Dietetics with Thesis

NUT560

HUNGER, SATIETY AND APPETITE MECHANISM

Course Code
NUT560
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 mechanisms of hunger, satiety, and appetite that have an effect on their appetite, how the balance between these mechanisms is ensured, and all the biochemical processes that are effective in this process
Mode of DeliveryE-Learning
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNo
Course DescriptionThe balance between hunger, satiety and appetite mechanisms effects on food consumption and the biochemical processes required for this balance.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week What is the hunger, satiety and appetite?
2nd Week Hunger, satiety and appetite regulation
3rd Week Theories of appetite control
4th Week Effective physiological factors on appetite - Sympathetic nervous system mechanisms
5th Week Effective physiological factors on appetite - Peripheral system mechanisms
6th Week Effective physiological factors on appetite - Hormonal mechanisms
7th Week Effective physiological factors on appetite - Hormonal mechanisms 2
8th Week Effective physiological factors on appetite - Hormonal mechanisms 3
9th Week Effective physiological factors on appetite - Other system mechanisms
10th Week Effective physiological factors on appetite - Other system mechanisms 2
11th Week Effective physiological factors on appetite - Other system mechanisms 3
12th Week Effective psychological, sociological and environmental mechanisms on appetite 1
13th Week Effective psychological, sociological and environmental mechanisms on appetite 2
14th Week Discussion
Recommended or Required Reading1. Harvey, R. A., & Ferrier, D. R. (2011). Biochemistry. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
2. Hall, J. E. (2015). Guyton and Hall textbook of medical physiology e-Book. Elsevier Health Sciences.
3. Mahan K., Arlin M. Krause's Food, Nutrition and Diet Therapy, 11 th edition, Elsevier (USA),2004
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Assignment 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
LO1
K1 X
K2 X
K3 X
K4 X
K5 X
K6 X
K7 X
K8 X
K9 X