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NUTRITIONAL THERAPY AND PRACTICES IN ADULT DISEASES I COURSE IDENTIFICATION AND APPLICATION INFORMATION

Code Name of the Course Unit Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
BEY345 NUTRITIONAL THERAPY AND PRACTICES IN ADULT DISEASES I 5 4 3 5

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)

Analyzes and traces the nutritional status of patients.
Distinguishes diseases related to nutrition in adult diseases while adhering to medical terminology.
Computes disease-specific energy and nutrient requirements.
Infers how foods and nutrients can be used in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases.
Explains the etiology, complications, and clinical manifestations of diseases.
Initiates and follows medical nutrition principles when creating a nutrition program for body weight management.
Follows medical nutrition principles when developing a nutrition program for the management of eating disorders.
Follows medical nutrition principles when creating a nutrition program for cardiovascular and atherosclerotic diseases.
Follows medical nutrition principles when developing a nutrition program for diabetes.
Uses carbohydrate counting.
Follows medical nutrition principles when creating a nutrition program for metabolic syndrome.
Follows medical nutrition principles when developing a nutrition program for thyroid-adrenal disorders.
Follows medical nutrition principles when creating a nutrition program for gastrointestinal diseases.
Follows medical nutrition principles when developing a nutrition program for rheumatic diseases.
Differentiates and reproduces medical nutrition therapy based on different dietary habits, cultural backgrounds, and socioeconomic conditions.