ECTS - Endocrine System and Nutrition

Endocrine System and Nutrition (NUT214) Course Detail

Course Name Course Code Season Lecture Hours Application Hours Lab Hours Credit ECTS
Endocrine System and Nutrition NUT214 Area Elective 2 0 0 2 5
Pre-requisite Course(s)
N/A
Course Language English
Course Type Elective Courses
Course Level Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery Face To Face
Learning and Teaching Strategies Lecture, Discussion.
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
  • Beslenme ve Diyetetik Bölümü Öğretim Üyeleri/Faculty members of the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics
Course Assistants
Course Objectives The objective of this course is to learning the basic concepts of endocrine system, clinical picture of endocrine dysfunction and therapeutic approaches to its dysfunction and understanding the nutrition principles in endocrine system dysfunction and therapy. 
Course Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • Explains the relationship between the endocrine system, overall health, and energy metabolism; evaluates the definition, characteristics, and effects of hormones on body functions.
  • Evaluates the effects of genetic and environmental factors, as well as nutrients and food components, on the development of endocrine diseases.
  • Recognizes comorbidities associated with endocrine diseases and demonstrates knowledge of patient education.
  • Explains the role of individualized nutrition plans in patient care and plans medical nutrition therapy.
Course Content Basic principles of hormone action and endocrine system,genetical and enviromental factors in endocrine dysfunction,commonly seen endocrine disorders,endocrine disrupters, essential micronutrients (Iodine,zinc,folic acid,iron,selenium etc.);vitamins(A,B,C,E,D vitamins) deficiencies and treatment strategies,major metabolic pathways for energy homeostasis, the metabolic syndrome:definition,global impact and pathophysiology,diabetes mellitus,nutrition and lifestyle changes in prevention of diabet

Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies

Week Subjects Preparation
1 Introduction to basic principles of hormone action and endocrine system K1: Chapter 1 Principles of Endocrinology, s. 1–11; Chapter 2 Clinical Endocrinology, s. 12–17; Chapter 3 Principles of Hormone Action, s. 18–48
2 The genetical and environmental factors in endocrine dysfunction K1: Chapter 4 Genetics of Endocrinology s. 49-68
3 Commonly seen endocrine disorders K1: Chapter 11 Thyroid Physiology and Diagnostic Evaluation of Patients With Thyroid Disorders, s. 333–368; Chapter 12 Hyperthyroid Disorders, s. 369–415; Chapter 13 Hypothyroidism and Thyroiditis, s. 416–448; Chapter 15 The Adrenal Cortex, s. 489–555
4 Endocrine disrupters K1: Chapter 4 Genetics of Endocrinology, s. 49–68; Chapter 5 Health Care Reform, Population Health, and the Endocrinologist, s. 69–76
5 Essential micronutrients (Iodine, zinc, folic acid, iron, selenium etc.); vitamins (A, B, C, E, D vitamins) deficiencies and treatment strategies K1: Chapter 28 Hormones and Disorders of Mineral Metabolism, s. 1253–1322
6 Major metabolic pathways for energy homeostasis K1: Chapter 35 Neuroendocrine Control of Energy Stores, s. 1608–1632
7 Metabolic syndrome: definition, global impact, and pathophysiology K1: Chapter 33 Complications of Diabetes Mellitus, s. 1484–1581
8 Midterm Exam
9 Diabetes mellitus -Epidemiology -Etiopathogenesis -Economic burden K1: Chapter 31 Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, s. 1385–1450; Chapter 32 Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus, s. 1451–1483
10 Diabetes mellitus -Diagnosis -Complications -Related comorbidities (Obesity, Hypertension, hyperlipidemia) K1: Chapter 31 Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, s. 1385–1450; Chapter 32 Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus, s. 1451–1483; Chapter 33 Complications of Diabetes Mellitus, s. 1484–1581; Chapter 36 Obesity, s. 1633–1659; Chapter 37 Disorders of Lipid Metabolism, s. 1660–1700
11 Nutrition and lifestyle changes in prevention of diabetes mellitus K1: Chapter 31 Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, s. 1385–1450; Chapter 36 Obesity, s. 1633–1659
12 Diabetes mellitus treatment -Oral anti-diabetic medicines -İnsulin therapy K1: Chapter 31 Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, s. 1385–1450, Chapter 32 Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus, s. 1451–1483
13 Reactive hypoglycemia and insulin resistance K1: Chapter 34 Hypoglycemia, s. 1582–1607
14 Nutritional principles of diabetes mellitus management Minari, T. P et.al (2023). Nutritional Strategies for the Management of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Narrative Review. Nutrients, 15(24), 5096. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu15245096
15 Nutritional principles of diabetes mellitus management Aloke, C. et.al. (2022). Current Advances in the Management of Diabetes Mellitus. Biomedicines, 10(10), 2436. https://doi.org/10.3390/biomedicines10102436
16 Final Exam

Sources

Course Book 1. Williams Textbook of Endocrinology 13th edition
Other Sources 2. American Diabetes Association web site
3. www.temd.org.tr Turkish Society of Endocrinology and Metabolism

Evaluation System

Requirements Number Percentage of Grade
Attendance/Participation - -
Laboratory - -
Application - -
Field Work - -
Special Course Internship - -
Quizzes/Studio Critics - -
Homework Assignments 1 10
Presentation - -
Project - -
Report - -
Seminar - -
Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury 1 40
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 Acquires and applies theoretical and practical knowledge based on current literature in the field of Nutrition and Dietetics. X
2 Identifies and analyzes nutritional problems at the individual and societal levels and produces evidence-based solutions. X
3 Collects, analyzes, interprets, and reports data in scientific research; gains the ability to work in national/international, disciplinary, and multidisciplinary teams. X
4 Plans, implements, and develops policies for appropriate nutrition interventions and education, taking into account the age, gender, socio-cultural, economic, and health status of individuals and communities. X
5 Effectively uses field-specific technological equipment and information technologies. X
6 Acquires the ability to communicate in writing and orally in Turkish and a second foreign language on topics related to the field of Nutrition and Dietetics. X
7 Acquires the ability for lifelong learning, access to scientifically proven information, and continuous self-renewal during and after education. X
8 Acts with professional ethics and a sense of responsibility, demonstrating awareness of the universal and societal impacts of the dietitian profession and its legal consequences. X
9 -
10 -
11 -

ECTS/Workload Table

Activities Number Duration (Hours) Total Workload
Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) 16 2 32
Laboratory
Application
Special Course Internship
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class 14 3 42
Presentation/Seminar Prepration
Project
Report
Homework Assignments 1 15 15
Quizzes/Studio Critics
Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury 1 20 20
Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury 1 20 20
Total Workload 129