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Master's of Nutrition and Dietetics with Thesis

NUT563

FOOD CONSUMPTION RESEARCHES - METHODS USED FOR DETERMINING FOOD CONSUMPTION

Course Code
NUT563
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. Understand the importance of food consumption research
  2. Learn the methods used for food consumption studies
  3. Learn the differences, advantages and weaknesses of the methods used for food consumption surveys
  4. Gain skills in the use of food consumption researches in practice.
  5. Gain the practice on food consumption studies at the individual level and at the household level
  6. Gain the skills of evaluating and interpreting the data obtained from food consumption studies.
  7. Knows recommended daily intakes of energy and nutrients (RDA, DRI, EAR, UL etc.)
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNo
Course DescriptionFood consumption researches and its importance, methods used in food consumption researches, food balance charts and household income consumption researches, household food consumption researches, individual food consumption researches, energy and nutrients, daily recommended intake amounts (RDA, DRI, EAR, UL etc.)
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week The importance of determining food intake at the individual and community level
2nd Week Methods used for determination of food consumption at individual and community level
3rd Week Methods used for determination of food consumption at individual and community level
4th Week Methods used for determination of food consumption at individual and community level
5th Week Practices related to methods used to determine food consumption at individual and community level
6th Week Advantages and weaknesses of methods used to determination of food consumption
7th Week Analysis of data obtained from the methods used to determination of food consumption
8th Week Interpretation and comparison of data obtained from the methods used to determination of food consumption
9th Week Comparison of methods used to determine Food consumption and other methods used to determine nutritional status
10th Week Examining and evaluating the related articles
11th Week Recommended daily intakes of nutrients (RDA, DRI, EAR, UL etc.)
12th Week Examination of international research project examples
13th Week Article presentations
14th Week Article presentations
15th Week
Recommended or Required Reading1. Walter Willett, Nutritional Epidemiology, 3rd Edition, Oxford Publishing, 2013.
2. Cameron ME, van Staveren WA. Manual on Methodology for Food Consumption Studies. Oxford University Press, Oxford,1988.
3. Barrie E. Margetts, Design Concepts in Nutritional Epidemiology, 2nd Edition, Oxford Press, 1997,
4. Gibson RS. Principles of Nutritional Assessment. Oxford University Press, Newyork, 1990
5. Thompson FE, Byers T. Dietary Assessment Resource Manual. J Nutr 124: 11: 2245-2327 S, 1994.
6. Grodner M., Long Roth S., Walkingshaw BC. Nutritional Foundations and Clinical Applications - E-Book. Elseiver, 2013
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
  • Presentation
  • Project
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 30
Presentation of Article 1 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
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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