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PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES OF NUTRITION II PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code Name of the Course Unit Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
BEY146 PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES OF NUTRITION II 2 6 4 6

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
Course Prerequisite No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS

Objectives of the Course Unit: It is aimed to gain knowledge and skills regarding the chemical structure, properties, sources, digestion, absorption and metabolism, requirements, processing-cooking-storage methods, and regulation of some basic and traditional recipes in accordance with the nutrition principles of fats, vitamins and minerals.
Contents of the Course Unit: The importance, properties, classification, chemical structures, sources of fat, vitamins and minerals, daily requirements, inadequate or excessive intake of fats, vitamins and minerals, proper preparation and cooking techniques for fats, vitamins and minerals.

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

Explains the general properties of fats, the digestion and absorption processes, and their importance for body functions.
Explains the general properties, classification, absorption processes, and importance of vitamins and minerals for body functions.
Shows the sources of fats, vitamins, and minerals and computes their requirements.
Follows the preparation and cooking techniques for fats and discovers the resulting chemical changes.
Follows the preparation and cooking techniques for fruits, vegetables, and oily seeds, and explains their chemical reactions.
Applies and follows preparation, cooking, and measurement techniques that prevent the loss of vitamins and minerals.
Follows different food preservation methods and uses appropriate storage strategies in accordance with nutrition principles.
Uses direct/indirect calorie calculation methods and PAL (physical activity level) to measure energy requirements.
Identifies the roles of water and electrolytes in the body and computes their requirements.
Identifies the roles of water and electrolytes in the body and computes their requirements.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY

Week Preparatory Topics(Subjects) Method
1 Literature review, Individual research Fats: General Properties, Classification, Chemical Properties, Functions, Essential Fatty Acids Lecture, Discussion
2 Literature review, Individual research Fats: Absorption, Digestion, Requirements, Sources, LAB: Fats Practice
3 Literature review, Individual research Fat-Soluble Vitamins: General Properties, Chemical Properties, Functions, Absorption, Digestion, Requirements, Sources Lecture, Discussion
4 Literature review, Individual research Water-Soluble Vitamins (B1-6): General Properties, Chemical Properties, Functions, Absorption, Digestion, Requirements, Sources Lecture, Discussion
5 Literature review, Individual research Water-Soluble Vitamins (B9-12, Vitamin C): General Properties, Chemical Properties, Functions, Absorption, Digestion, Requirements, Sources Lecture, Discussion
6 Literature review, Individual research Macro Minerals (Ca, P, Na): General Properties, Chemical Properties, Functions, Absorption, Digestion, Requirements, Sources Lecture, Discussion
7 Literature review, Individual research Macro Minerals (K, Cl, Mg, S): General Properties, Chemical Properties, Functions, Absorption, Digestion, Requirements, Sources Lecture, Discussion
8 - MID-TERM EXAM -
9 Literature review, Individual research Micro Minerals (Fe, I, Zn, Se): General Properties, Chemical Properties, Functions, Absorption, Digestion, Requirements, Sources Lecture, Discussion
10 Literature review, Individual research Micro Minerals (F, Cu, Cr, Mg, Mo, Co, Si, B, Ni, Al, V, Heavy Metals): General Properties, Chemical Properties, Functions, Absorption, Digestion, Requirements, Sources Lecture, Discussion
11 Literature review, Individual research Fruits and Vegetables: General Properties, Functions, Polyphenols, Sources, Purchasing, Storage, Cooking, LAB: Fruits and Vegetables Lecture, Discussion
12 Literature review, Individual research Food Preservation Methods: Canning, UHT, Pickling, Jam, Irradiation, Micro-plastics, Endocrine Disruptors, LAB: Food Preservation Methods Lecture, Discussion
13 Literature review, Individual research Energy Metabolism: Direct/Indirect Calculation – PAL, LAB: Calculation Practice
14 Literature review, Individual research Water and Electrolyte Metabolism Lecture, Discussion
15 Literature review, Individual research Water and Electrolyte Metabolism Lecture, Discussion
16 - FINAL EXAM -
17 - FINAL EXAM -

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

Baysal, A. (2017). Beslenme. Hatipoğlu Yayınevi.
T.C. Sağlık Bakanlığı. (2017). Türkiye beslenme rehberi TÜBER 2017
İnanç, N. (2022). Beslenme ilkeleri I. Hedef Yayıncılık.
T.C. Sağlık Bakanlığı. (2022). Türkiye beslenme rehberi TÜBER 2022 (Yayın No: 1031). Sağlık Bakanlığı 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.
2

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.
5

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.
5

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.
5
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.
4

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.
4
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.
5
2
Respond to clients' health, social and environmental problems.
2
3
Evaluate the nutritional status of the patients.
4
4
Interpret the clinical findings of the patients in terms of nutrition.
4
5
Plan client-specific nutritional treatments.
1

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 14 4 56
Reading 0 0 0
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 0 0 0
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 1 1
Preparation for the Final Exam 14 2 28
Mid-Term Exam 1 1 1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam 7 2 14
Short Exam 1 1 1
Preparation for the Short Exam 0 0 0
TOTAL 68 0 147
Total Workload of the Course Unit 147
Workload (h) / 25.5 5,8
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit 6,0