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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
BEY315E GERIATRIC NUTRITION 5 3 3 6

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

Describe the characteristics of the elderly.
Plan nutrition treatment suitable for old age period.
Detect the nutritional status of the elderly.
Select appropriate screening tests in the evaluation of nutritional status in the elderly.
Calculate energy and nutrient requirements in old age.
Explain physiological changes in old age.
Classify chronic diseases seen in old age.
Explain the causes of malnutrition in old age.