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NUTRITION IN ELDERLY COURSE IDENTIFICATION AND APPLICATION INFORMATION

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

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY

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