ECTS - Principles of Nutrition II

Principles of Nutrition II (NUT102) Course Detail

Course Name Course Code Season Lecture Hours Application Hours Lab Hours Credit ECTS
Principles of Nutrition II NUT102 2 2 0 3 6
Pre-requisite Course(s)
None
Course Language English
Course Type N/A
Course Level Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery Face To Face
Learning and Teaching Strategies Lecture, Discussion.
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
  • Prof. Dr. Türkan Kutluay Merdol
  • Research Assistant Bartu Eren Güneşliol
  • Research Assistant Gonca Yıldırım
  • Research Assistant Özlem Çetiner
Course Assistants
Course Objectives To evaluate the structure, property, classification, function, sources, daily allowance, deficiency, excess intake and toxicity of vitamin and minerals according to different age and gender groups. To evaluate the vitamin & mineral content of foods. Applying individual dietary records and physical activity records for assessing nutritional status, and developing recommendations for healthy eating.
Course Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • Learn the importance of water and electrolytes in body function
  • Learn the importance of vitamin and minerals in human nutrition
  • Be able to evaluate food contents of vitamin and minerals
  • Learn daily vitamin and mineral requirements and food sources and amounts according to gender & ages and to interpret the dietary patterns of these groups.
  • Learn food preparation, cooking and storing methods that can prevent vitamin and mineral losses
  • To learn the factors that affect menu planning and develop skills in planning healthy menus
  • Learn the importance and methods of food processing and storage.
  • Implements the methods of individual dietary records and physical activity records for assessing nutritional status
  • Determines the amount of daily consumption of nutrients, compares them according to the recommendations, assesses general nutritional status and dietary habits, interprets dietary patterns
Course Content The importance of nutrition, structures, definitions, classifications, functions; vitamin and mineral contents of foods, preparations and cooking methods and the applications of some basic and conventional recipes in the laboratory.

Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies

Week Subjects Preparation
1 Water and electrolytes (Sodium, Potassium,Chlor) General principles of working in the laboratory Read from the source
2 Calcium, Magnesium, Phosphor, sulphur Practices about milk and milk products calculation of these practices energy and nutrient contents Read from the source
3 Iron, Copper,Iodine, Fluoride Practices about meat- chicken and fish calculation of these practices energy and nutrient contents Read from the source
4 Zinc,Mangane,Chromium and others Evaulation of foods according to their mineral content-I Read from the source
5 Vitamins A, D Evaulation of foods according to their mineral content-I Read from the source
6 1st Midterm Exam Read from the souce
7 Vitamins E, K Evaulation of foods according to their fat-soluble vitamins content Read from the source
8 Thiamine, Riboflavine,Niacine Evaulation of foods according to their water-soluble vitamins content Read from the source
9 B6, B12,Folic acid Practices about legumes calculation of these practices energy and nutrient contents Read from the source
10 Vitamin C and pantothenic acid Practices about fruits and vegetables calculation of these practices energy and nutrient contents Read from the source
11 Other water soluble vitamins Practices of menu planning Read from the source
12 Read from the source
13 Practices about food processing methods Read from the source
14 Presentation of food consumption records Read from the source
15 Presentation of food consumption records Read from the source
16 Final Exam Read from the source

Sources

Course Book 1. Baysal, A. (2011) Beslenme (13.baskı). Ankara: Hatipoğlu Yayıncılık
2. Mahan, L.K.,Escott-Stump, S., Raymond, J. (2011)
3. Krause'sFood&theNutritionCareProcess (13.baskı). Washington: Elseiver
Other Sources 4. Türkiye'ye Özgü Beslenme Rehberi. (2004). T.C. Sağlık Bakanlığı Temel Sağlık Hizmetleri Genel Müdürlüğü ve Hacettepe Üniversitesi Beslenme ve Diyetetik Bölümü, Ankara.
5. Szefer, P., Nriagu JO. (2007). Mineral Components in Foods, (Ed by), CRC Press.
6. Zempleni J., Rucker RB., McCormick DB., Suttie JW.(2007). Handbook of Vitamins,(Ed by), Fourth Edition, CRC Press.
7. Berdarier, CD. ,Dwyer JT., Heber D. (2013). Handbook of Nutrition and Food (Ed by), Third Edition, CRC Press.
8. Wiseman G. (2002).Nutrition and Health (Ed by), First Edition, CRC Press.

Evaluation System

Requirements Number Percentage of Grade
Attendance/Participation - -
Laboratory - -
Application - -
Field Work - -
Special Course Internship - -
Quizzes/Studio Critics - -
Homework Assignments - -
Presentation - -
Project - -
Report - -
Seminar - -
Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury 2 50
Final Exam/Final Jury 1 50
Toplam 3 100
Percentage of Semester Work 50
Percentage of Final Work 50
Total 100

Course Category

Core Courses X
Major Area Courses
Supportive Courses
Media and Managment Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

The Relation Between Course Learning Competencies and Program Qualifications

# Program Qualifications / Competencies Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Develop the capability of using theoretical and practical knowledge acquired during nutrition and dietetic education for individuals and public for health promotion, prevention of the diseases and treatment of the diseases when necessary. X
2 Can reach evidence-based knowledge in nutrition and dietetics by searching available journals and books published then using all computer programs assess this knowledge, interpret and share. X
3 Develop strategical plans and programs for solving nutrition-based health problems at individual and community level, by considering professional and ethical values. X
4 Can analyze food consumptions of individuals and create diet plans by taking into consideration of their age, gender, socio-cultural, economical, biochemical and personal characteristics then can give necessary education to them. X
5 Can identify all the nutrients and chemical substances that foods contain and help individuals how and what kind of foods to be chosen for their health and/or disease conditions. X
6 Can conduct their work independently with the help of the information gained, take individual responsibility to solve problems in practice, and collaborate with other members of the health team. X
7 Can explain all reduction or loss of nutrients may happen during food preparation and cooking both home or institutional settings. X
8 Can make all necessary dietary adjustments where special nutrition is required. X
9 Can compare and discuss nutrition policies and food legislation both in the country and world experiences levels. X
10 Can develop and organize training programs to provide adequate, balanced and healthy nutrition for individuals and groups, and can effectively use the communication and education methods and materials required for the sessions. X
11 Can evaluate individual and cultural differences by having knowledge and practices of the traditions and cultures of the countries. X

ECTS/Workload Table

Activities Number Duration (Hours) Total Workload
Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) 16 2 32
Laboratory 16 2 32
Application
Special Course Internship
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class 16 2 32
Presentation/Seminar Prepration 1 20 20
Project
Report
Homework Assignments
Quizzes/Studio Critics
Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury 2 10 20
Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury 1 15 15
Total Workload 151