Information Package

Master's of Nutrition and Dietetics with Thesis

NUT566

GERIATRIC NUTRITION

Course Code
NUT566
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 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. Understand 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 What is elderly nutrition?
2nd Week Nutritional problems in the elderly
3rd Week Factors affecting nutritional problems in the elderly
4th Week Determination of nutritional status in the elderly
5th Week Determination of nutritional status in the elderly 2
6th Week Anthropometric measurements in the elderly
7th Week Anthropometric measurements in the elderly 2
8th Week Aging and cardiovascular system dieases
9th Week Aging and cardiovascular system dieases
10th Week Aging and cancer
11th Week Aging and cancer
12th Week Detection of sarcopenia
13th Week Sarcopenia and nutrition
14th Week Discussion
15th Week
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
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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