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NUTRITIONAL THERAPY AND PRACTICES IN CHILDHOOD DISEASES I PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code Name of the Course Unit Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
BEY343 NUTRITIONAL THERAPY AND PRACTICES IN CHILDHOOD DISEASES I 5 4 3 5

GENERAL INFORMATION

Language of Instruction : Turkish
Level of the Course Unit : BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of the Course : Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit -
Coordinator of the Course Unit Assist.Prof. HATİCE MERVE BAYRAM
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit Assist.Prof. HANDE NUR ONUR ÖZTÜRK
Course Prerequisite No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS

Objectives of the Course Unit: It’s aimed to gain knowledge, skills, and attitudes regarding the etiology, clinical symptoms, and complications of acute and chronic diseases seen in infants and children, while considering individual, cultural, and socioeconomic differences, as well as planning, implementing, and monitoring disease-specific medical nutrition therapy.
Contents of the Course Unit: Medical terminology, the etiology of diseases, diagnostic and treatment methods, monitoring growth, clinical case monitoring, enteral and parenteral nutrition in children, medical nutrition therapy in premature infants, gastroenteritis, protein-energy malnutrition, infectious diseases, carbohydrate, protein, and fat absorption and metabolism disorders, and nutritional therapy in oncological diseases.

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, organizing the medical nutrition therapy for diseases.
Proposes current dietary treatments used in the management of diseases in infancy and childhood.
Identifies acute and chronic diseases seen in infants and childhood, calculating energy and nutrient requirements.
Infers how foods and nutrients can be used in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases.
Follows the principles of enteral and parenteral nutrition in infants and children.
Follows the principles of medical nutrition when creating a nutrition program for premature infants.
Follows the principles of medical nutrition when developing a nutrition program for the treatment of acute and chronic gastroenteritis.
Follows the principles of medical nutrition when creating a nutrition program for protein-energy malnutrition and infectious diseases.
Follows the principles of medical nutrition when designing a nutrition program for malabsorption disorders and congenital metabolic diseases.
Follows the principles of medical nutrition when developing a nutrition program for oncological diseases.
Studies and compares specialized products used in dietary therapy.
Follows clinical and biochemical techniques used in assessing food intake, analyzing the results.
Differentiates and reproduces medical nutrition therapy based on different dietary habits, cultural backgrounds, and socioeconomic conditions.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY

Week Preparatory Topics(Subjects) Method
1 Literature search, Web-based research Monitoring of Growth and Case Follow-Up in Clinic Presentation / Lecture, Case Study, Problem based learning
2 Literature search, Web-based research Enteral Nutrition in Children Presentation / Lecture, Case Study, Problem based learning
3 Literature search, Web-based research Parenteral Nutrition in Children Presentation / Lecture, Case Study, Problem based learning
4 Literature search, Web-based research Medical Nutrition Treatment in Prematured Babies Presentation / Lecture, Case Study, Problem based learning
5 Literature search, Web-based research Gastroenteritis and Medical Nutrition Treatment Presentation / Lecture, Case Study, Problem based learning
6 Literature search, Web-based research Protein-Energy Malnutrition (PEM) and Medical Nutrition Treatment Presentation / Lecture, Case Study, Problem based learning
7 Literature search, Web-based research Infectious Diseases and Medical Nutrition Treatment Presentation / Lecture, Case Study, Problem based learning
8 - MID-TERM EXAM -
9 Literature search, Web-based research Carbonhydrate Absorbtion Disorders and Medical Nutrition Treatment Presentation / Lecture, Case Study, Problem based learning
10 Literature search, Web-based research Protein Absorbtion Disorders and Medical Nutrition Treatment Presentation / Lecture, Case Study, Problem based learning
11 Literature search, Web-based research Lipid Absorbtion Disorders and Medical Nutrition Treatment Presentation / Lecture, Case Study, Problem based learning
12 Literature search, Web-based research Carbonhydrate Metabolism Disorders and Medical Nutrition Treatment Presentation / Lecture, Case Study, Problem based learning
13 Literature search, Web-based research Protein Metabolism Disorders and Medical Nutrition Treatment Presentation / Lecture, Case Study, Problem based learning
14 Literature search, Web-based research Lipid Metabolism Disorders and Medical Nutrition Treatment Presentation / Lecture, Case Study, Problem based learning
15 Literature search, Web-based research Oncological Diseases and Medical Nutrition Treatment Presentation / Lecture, Case Study, Problem based learning
16 - FINAL EXAM -
17 - FINAL EXAM -

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

Karaağaoğlu, N., & Şanlıer, N. (2019). Anne – çocuk beslenmesi (1. baskı). Hedef Yayıncılık.
Şanlıer, N. (2019). Vakalarla öğreniyorum: Çocuk hastalıklarında tıbbi beslenme tedavisi-1 (1. baskı). Hedef Yayıncılık.
Şanlıer, N. (2019). Vakalarla öğreniyorum: Çocuk hastalıklarında tıbbi beslenme tedavisi-2 (1. baskı). Hedef Yayıncılık.
Şanlıer, N. (2019). Vakalarla öğreniyorum: Çocuk hastalıklarında tıbbi beslenme tedavisi-3 (1. baskı). Hedef Yayıncılık.
Köksal, G., & Gökmen, H. (2000). Çocuk hastalıklarında beslenme tedavisi. Hatiboğlu Yayınevi.
Suskind, D., & Lenssen, P. (2014). Pediyatrik beslenme el kitabı. Nobel Tıp Kitabevi.
Arlı, M., Şanlıer, N., Küçükkömürler, S., & Yaman, M. (2017). Anne ve çocuk beslenmesi. Pegem Akademi.
Gökçay, G., & Garipağaoğlu, M. (2002). Çocukluk ve ergenlik döneminde beslenme. Saga Yayınları.

ASSESSMENT

Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities Number of Activities Degree of Contribution (%) Description
Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5

CONTRIBUTION OF THE COURSE UNIT TO THE PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES

KNOWLEDGE

Theoretical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Assess the knowledge of all disciplines that examine the relationship between humans, the environment and food and form the basis of Nutrition and Dietetic practice.
5
2
Define current knowledge and practices in Nutrition and Dietetics.
5

KNOWLEDGE

Factual

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Use up-to-date technological resources in the process of obtaining and providing information in the field of Nutrition and Dietetics.
3

SKILLS

Cognitive

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Asses general health problems related to nutrition.
3
2
Explain the Nutrition and Dietetic practices by using knowledge in this field.
4

SKILLS

Practical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Apply legal and ethical principles in the use of knowledge in the field of Nutrition and Dietetics.
3

OCCUPATIONAL

Autonomy & Responsibility

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Apply knowledge and skills in the field of Nutrition and Dietetics.
2
2
Follow the plans, policies, laws, regulations and legislations that affect the dietitian profession.
3

OCCUPATIONAL

Learning to Learn

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Evaluate the information about Nutrition and Dietetics with a critical perspective.
3

OCCUPATIONAL

Communication & Social

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Follow new developments in the field of Nutrition and Dietetics with sufficient foreign language knowledge.
3
2
Communicate effective verbal and written interaction between individuals.
3

OCCUPATIONAL

Occupational and/or Vocational

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Evaluate the factors affecting the food quality of the individual and society in the production-consumption chain.
0
2
Respond to clients' health, social and environmental problems.
5
3
Evaluate the nutritional status of the patients.
5
4
Interpret the clinical findings of the patients in terms of nutrition.
5
5
Plan client-specific nutritional treatments.
5

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT

Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities

Type of the Learning Activites Learning Activities (# of week) Duration (hours, h) Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities 14 2 28
Preliminary & Further Study 14 1 14
Land Surveying 0 0 0
Group Work 0 0 0
Laboratory 0 0 0
Reading 2 2 4
Assignment (Homework) 2 2 4
Project Work 0 0 0
Seminar 0 0 0
Internship 0 0 0
Technical Visit 0 0 0
Web Based Learning 0 0 0
Implementation/Application/Practice 14 2 28
Practice at a workplace 0 0 0
Occupational Activity 0 0 0
Social Activity 0 0 0
Thesis Work 0 0 0
Field Study 0 0 0
Report Writing 0 0 0
Final Exam 1 2 2
Preparation for the Final Exam 14 2 28
Mid-Term Exam 1 2 2
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam 7 2 14
Short Exam 0 0 0
Preparation for the Short Exam 0 0 0
TOTAL 69 0 124
Total Workload of the Course Unit 124
Workload (h) / 25.5 4,9
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit 5,0