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	Assist.Prof. HANDE NUR ONUR ÖZTÜRK
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)
Interpret the properties of foods to be chosen in special cases (patient, elderly, child, etc.).
Select the cooking methods of food in special cases (patient, elderly, child, etc.).
Apply cooking methods according to the features of foods.
Select the storage methods suitable for the features of foods.
Demonstrate the effects of changes in food on human health.
Explain the importance of nutrients in human nutrition in terms of variety and nutrients.
Explain the functions of fats in the body.
Explain the functions of vitamins and minerals in the body.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Literature review, Individual research	Lipids	Lecture, Discussion
2	Literature review, Individual research	Lipids and Fat Sources	Lecture, Discussion
3	Literature review, Individual research	Vitamins	Practice
4	Literature review, Individual research	Vitamins	Lecture, Discussion
5	Literature review, Individual research	Vitamins	Lecture, Discussion
6	Literature review, Individual research	Macrominerals	Lecture, Discussion
7	Literature review, Individual research	Macrominerals	Lecture, Discussion
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Literature review, Individual research	Microminerals	Lecture, Discussion
10	Literature review, Individual research	Microminerals	Practice
11	Literature review, Individual research	Fruits	Lecture, Discussion
12	Literature review, Individual research	Vegetables	Lecture, Discussion
13	Literature review, Individual research	Energy Metabolism	Lecture, Discussion
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). Diyet El kitabı. Ankara: Hatipoğlu
https://dosyasb.saglik.gov.tr/Eklenti/10915,tuber-turkiye-beslenme-rehberipdf.pdf
İnanç N. (2022). Beslenme İlkeleri I. Ankara: Hedef yayıncılık
Türkiye Beslenme Rehberi TÜBER 2022, T.C. Sağlık Bakanlığı Yayın No: 1031, Ankara

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

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)	0	0	0
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	3	42
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	7	2	14
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	65	0	156