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GERIATRIC NUTRITION COURSE IDENTIFICATION AND APPLICATION INFORMATION

Code Name of the Course Unit Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
BEY315 GERIATRIC NUTRITION 5 3 3 6

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY

Week Preparatory Topics(Subjects) Method
1 Web-Based Research Definition of Elderly, Characteristics, Demographic Status and Importance of The Elderly Population Lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer
2 Individual Study Physiological Changes in Elderly and Their Effects on Nutrition Lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer
3 Individual Study Macro and Micronutrient Needs in Elderly Lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer, Case Study
4 Individual Study Nutrition in Cardiovascular Diseases, Hypertension and Diabetes Lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer, Case Study
5 Individual Study Nutrition in Bone, Kidney and Gastrointestinal Diseases Lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer, Case Study
6 Individual Study Nutrition in Neurological Diseases Lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer, Case Study
7 Individual Study Immune System and Nutrition Lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer, Case Study
8 Individual Study Malnutrition, Sarcopenia and Nutrition Lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer, Case Study
9 Individual Study Nutritional Behaviours and Psychosocial Factors in Elderly Lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer
10 - MID-TERM EXAM -
11 Individual Study Nutritional Recommendations for the Elderly Lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer, Case Study
12 Individual Study Fluid Consumption and Hydration in Elderly Lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer, Case Study
13 Individual Study Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition Approaches Lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer, Case Study
14 Individual Study Nutrition Management in Elderly Care Institutions And Hospitals Lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer, Case Study
15 Individual Study Case Studies and Nutrition Care Planning for Older Adults Lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer, Case Study
16 - FINAL EXAM -
17 - FINAL EXAM -