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NUTRITIONAL THERAPY AND PRACTICES IN CHILDHOOD DISEASES II COURSE IDENTIFICATION AND APPLICATION INFORMATION

Code Name of the Course Unit Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
BEY344 NUTRITIONAL THERAPY AND PRACTICES IN CHILDHOOD DISEASES II 6 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 the growth, development, and nutritional status of infants and children and prepares dietary treatment.
Computes disease-specific energy and nutrient requirements and proposes current medical nutrition therapies.
Follows medical nutrition principles when creating a nutritional program for loss of appetite and eating disorders.
Identifies the causes of obesity and metabolic syndrome and follows medical nutrition principles when creating a nutritional program.
Follows medical nutrition principles when creating a nutritional program for diabetes in children.
Follows medical nutrition principles when creating a nutritional program for kidney, liver and pancreatic diseases.
Follows medical nutrition principles when creating a nutritional program for food allergies.
Follows medical nutrition principles when creating a nutritional program for neurodevelopmental and neurological diseases.
Traces clinical and biochemical techniques used in determining food intake and analyzes the results.
Differentiates medical nutrition therapy according to different eating habits, cultural backgrounds, and socioeconomic conditions.