Information Package

Master's of Nutrition and Dietetics with Thesis

NUT568

BASIC PRINCIPLES OF NUTRITION COUNSELING

Course Code
NUT568
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 to determine goals and behaviors in nutrition counseling
  2. Learn to evaluate within the scope of counseling
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNo
Course DescriptionTo explain the counseling processes
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Objectives, Content, Study Method, General Information and Approaches
2nd Week Education and Training
3rd Week Target Groups
4th Week Consulting Process
5th Week Consulting Process
6th Week Approach to Resistant Behaviors
7th Week Consultant Qualifications and Skills
8th Week Communication
9th Week Communication
10th Week Student Presentations
11th Week Student Presentations
12th Week Student Presentations
13th Week Student Presentations
14th Week General Discussion
Recommended or Required ReadingGable, J., & Herrmann, T. (2015). Counselling skills for dietitians. John Wiley & Sons.
Moats, S., & Olson, S. (Eds.). (2013). Nutrition education in the K-12 curriculum: The role of national standards: workshop summary. National Academies Press.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
  • Project
  • Presentation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Assignment 3 50
Project 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 5 70
Preparation for Final exam
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam
Homework 2 10 20
Take-home 1 14 14
Total Work Load146
Total Work Load / 30 (h)4.86
ECTS Credit of the Course5
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
LO1 LO2
K1 X X
K2 X
K3 X X
K4 X
K5 X
K6 X X
K7 X X
K8 X X
K9 X X