NUTRITIONAL THERAPY AND PRACTICES IN ADULT DISEASES I PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
BEY345E	NUTRITIONAL THERAPY AND PRACTICES IN ADULT DISEASES I	5	4	3	5

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	English
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. AYLAR KARGAR MOHAMMADINAZHAD
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 adult diseases, 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 body weight, eating disorders, cardiovascular and atherosclerotic diseases, hypertension, diabetes, metabolic syndrome, thyroid and adrenal disorders, medical nutrition therapy in diseases of the mouth, esophagus, stomach, and gastrointestinal system, as well as rheumatic diseases, and current methods and strategies used in the nutritional treatment of diseases.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Analyzes and traces the nutritional status of patients.
Distinguishes diseases related to nutrition in adult diseases while adhering to medical terminology.
Computes disease-specific energy and nutrient requirements.
Infers how foods and nutrients can be used in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases.
Explains the etiology, complications, and clinical manifestations of diseases.
Initiates and follows medical nutrition principles when creating a nutrition program for body weight management.
Follows medical nutrition principles when developing a nutrition program for the management of eating disorders.
Follows medical nutrition principles when creating a nutrition program for cardiovascular and atherosclerotic diseases.
Follows medical nutrition principles when developing a nutrition program for diabetes.
Uses carbohydrate counting.
Follows medical nutrition principles when creating a nutrition program for metabolic syndrome.
Follows medical nutrition principles when developing a nutrition program for thyroid-adrenal disorders.
Follows medical nutrition principles when creating a nutrition program for gastrointestinal diseases.
Follows medical nutrition principles when developing a nutrition program for rheumatic diseases.
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	Introduction and basic terms	Presentation / Lecture, Case Study, Problem based learning
2	Literature search, Web-based research	Body weight management and medical nutrition therapy	Presentation / Lecture, Case Study, Problem based learning
3	Literature search, Web-based research	Treatment of obesity and behaviour change	Presentation / Lecture, Case Study, Problem based learning
4	Literature search, Web-based research	Thinness, eating disorders and medical nutritional therapy	Presentation / Lecture, Case Study, Problem based learning
5	Literature search, Web-based research	Medical nutrition therapy in cardiovascular, atherosclerotic diseases	Presentation / Lecture, Case Study, Problem based learning
6	Literature search, Web-based research	Hypertension and medical nutrition therapy	Presentation / Lecture, Case Study, Problem based learning
7	Literature search, Web-based research	Introduction to diabetes	Presentation / Lecture, Case Study, Problem based learning
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Literature search, Web-based research	Medical nutrition therapy in diabetes	Presentation / Lecture, Case Study, Problem based learning
10	Literature search, Web-based research	Carbohydrate counting	Presentation / Lecture, Case Study, Problem based learning
11	Literature search, Web-based research	Metabolic syndrome and medical nutrition therapy	Presentation / Lecture, Case Study, Problem based learning
12	Literature search, Web-based research	Thyroid-adrenal disorders and medical nutrition therapy	Presentation / Lecture, Case Study, Problem based learning
13	Literature search, Web-based research	Medical nutrition therapy in diseases of the mouth, oesophagus and stomach	Presentation / Lecture, Case Study, Problem based learning
14	Literature search, Web-based research	Medical nutrition therapy of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract	Presentation / Lecture, Case Study, Problem based learning
15	Literature search, Web-based research	Rheumatic diseases and medical nutrition therapy	Presentation / Lecture, Case Study, Problem based learning
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Baysal, A., Aksoy, M., & Besler, T. (2011). Diyet el kitabı. Hatiboğlu Yayınları.
Shi, Z. (2017). Dietary pattern and health. MDPI - Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute.
Mahan, L. K., Escott-Stump, S., Raymond, J. L., & Krause, M. V. (2012). Krause's food & the nutrition care process [E-book]. Elsevier Health Sciences.
Gonzalez, J. T. (2018). Carbohydrate metabolism in health and disease. MDPI - Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute.

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 the field of 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.						5

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Assess general health problems related to nutrition.					4
2	Explain the Nutrition and Dietetics 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.					4

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.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Evaluate the knowledge 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.				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 patients' 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 patients-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