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NUTRITION EDUCATION AND COUNSELING PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code Name of the Course Unit Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
BEY241E NUTRITION EDUCATION AND COUNSELING 3 2 2 2

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 Lecturer MÜNEVVER BAŞAK ONAT
Course Prerequisite No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS

Objectives of the Course Unit: It is aimed to gain basic knowledge and attitudes on nutrition education and counseling.
Contents of the Course Unit: Definition and importance of education, learning theories, teaching principles and methods, teaching strategies The importance of nutrition education Factors affecting food selection Correction of consumers' knowledge, attitude and behavior Development and evaluation of nutrition education Nutrition education materials and material preparation Nutrition education in children Nutrition education in adults Mobile / web-based technologies and distance education in nutrition education Communication and consultancy Literacy and nutritional literacy Developing a sample education program for nutrition education

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

Define concepts related to education and training.
Explain the importance of nutrition education.
Design nutrition education for different age groups
Explain the factors affecting food selection.
Summarize the concepts for the correction of consumer trends.
Compose nutrition education materials.
Use mobile / web-based technology resources in nutrition education.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY

Week Preparatory Topics(Subjects) Method
1 Literature review, Group research, Individual research Learning Lecture, Discussion, Self study, group work
2 Literature review, Group research, Individual research Learning Lecture, Discussion, Self study, group work
3 Literature review, Group research, Individual research Education and Nutrition Education Lecture, Discussion, Self study, group work
4 Literature review, Group research, Individual research Factors Affecting Food Choice and Regulation Lecture, Discussion, Self study, group work
5 Literature review, Group research, Individual research Development and Evaluation of Nutrition Education Programs Lecture, Discussion, Self study, group work
6 Literature review, Group research, Individual research Nutrition Education Materials and Preparation Lecture, Discussion, Self study, group work
7 Literature review, Group research, Individual research Nutrition Literacy and Assessment Lecture, Discussion, Self study, group work
8 - MID-TERM EXAM -
9 Literature review, Group research, Individual research Nutrition Education for Adults Lecture, Discussion, Self study, group work
10 Literature review, Group research, Individual research Nutrition Education for Children Lecture, Discussion, Self study, group work
11 Literature review, Group research, Individual research Communication and Consultancy Lecture, Discussion, Self study, group work
12 Literature review, Group research, Individual research Communication and Consultancy 2: Motivational Interviewing Lecture, Discussion, Self study, group work
13 Literature review, Group research, Individual research Post-Education Monitoring Lecture, Discussion, Self study, group work
14 Literature review, Group research, Individual research Nutrition Education Practices Lecture, Discussion, Self study, group work
15 Literature review, Group research, Individual research Nutrition Education Practices Lecture, Discussion, Self study, group work
16 - FINAL EXAM -
17 - FINAL EXAM -

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

Şanlıer N, Akdevelioğlu Y (2019). Beslenme Eğitimi. Hedef Yayıncılık, Ankara.
Melrose S., Park C., Perry B. (2013). Teaching Health Professionals Online: Frameworks and Strategies, Athabasca University Press.
Dubois D.J., Ibarluzea I., Winjkoop I. (2016). Today’s Nutrition and Tomorrow’s Public Health: Challenges and Opportunities, Frontiers Media SA, ISBN: 9782889198184.

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
Define the theoretical and practical concepts which comprise the required basic professional knowledge related to medicine and science.
3
2
Define the theoretical and practical concepts which comprise the required basic professional knowledge related to medicine and science.
3

KNOWLEDGE

Factual

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Requires the level of nutrition and dietetics, medical and related science and technology defines the concepts of theoretical and applied knowledge-based.
3
2
Requires the level of nutrition and dietetics, medical and related science and technology defines the concepts of theoretical and applied knowledge-based.
3

SKILLS

Cognitive

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Describe the advanced level of knowledge and skills in the fields of nutrition and dietetics based on medical and natural sciences,
3
2
Describe the advanced level of knowledge and skills in the fields of nutrition and dietetics based on medical and natural sciences,
3

SKILLS

Practical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Recognize advanced level of theoretical and practical knowledge related to nutrients and nutrition, dietetics, community nutrition and institutional food service systems
3
2
Recognize advanced level of theoretical and practical knowledge related to nutrients and nutrition, dietetics, community nutrition and institutional food service systems
3

OCCUPATIONAL

Autonomy & Responsibility

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Take responsibility both as a team member and individually in order to provide that unforeseen complex activities faced in the practices in his/her field are carried out.
2
2
Take responsibility both as a team member and individually in order to provide that unforeseen complex activities faced in the practices in his/her field are carried out.
2

OCCUPATIONAL

Learning to Learn

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Evaluate the advanced knowledge and skills s/he has acquired in his/her field with a critical approach.
2
2
Evaluate the advanced knowledge and skills s/he has acquired in his/her field with a critical approach.
2

OCCUPATIONAL

Communication & Social

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Share his/her ideas and solution proposals for problems related to the issues in his/her field with professionals and non-professionals with the support of qualitative and quantitative data.
2
2
Share his/her ideas and solution proposals for problems related to the issues in his/her field with professionals and non-professionals with the support of qualitative and quantitative data.
2

OCCUPATIONAL

Occupational and/or Vocational

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Discharge the responsibilities, duties and obligations in accordance with the rules and regulations of professional ethics related to nutrition and dietetics
2
2
Discharge the responsibilities, duties and obligations in accordance with the rules and regulations of professional ethics related to nutrition and dietetics
2

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 12 1 12
Land Surveying 0 0 0
Group Work 0 0 0
Laboratory 0 0 0
Reading 0 0 0
Assignment (Homework) 12 1 12
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 2 2
Preparation for the Final Exam 0 0 0
Mid-Term Exam 1 2 2
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam 0 0 0
Short Exam 0 0 0
Preparation for the Short Exam 0 0 0
TOTAL 40 0 56
Total Workload of the Course Unit 56
Workload (h) / 25.5 2,2
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit 2,0