GERIATRIC NUTRITION PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
BEY315	GERIATRIC NUTRITION	5	3	3	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. FATMA SILA AYAN
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	It’s aimed to gain knowledge, skills, and attitudes regarding examining the physiological, social, and environmental changes in the elderly and their relationship with nutrition, as well as developing nutritional strategies that can positively affect the quality of life and health indicators of older adults.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Definition, characteristics and demographic importance of ageing, physiological changes in ageing and their effects on nutrition, macronutrient and micronutrient requirements in older adults, nutrition in cardiovascular diseases, hypertension and diabetes in older adults, nutrition in bone, renal and gastrointestinal diseases, nutrition in neurological diseases, immune system and nutrition, malnutrition and sarcopenia, nutritional behaviors and psychosocial factors in ageing, nutrition recommendations for older adults, fluid intake and hydration, enteral and parenteral nutrition approaches, nutrition management in elderly care Institutions and hospitals, case analyses.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Identifies the characteristics of aging.
Explains the physiological changes during aging and their effects on body systems.
Relates the physical, social, and environmental effects of aging to nutrition.
Arranges a nutrition therapy plan suitable for the elderly.
Explains the importance of assessing nutritional status in the elderly.
Uses appropriate screening tools to assess nutritional status in older adults and measures their nutritional status.
Explains the effects of nutrition on diseases development and justifies these effects.
Relates common diseases in old age to nutrition and defends this relationship.
Computes the energy and nutrient requirements in old age.
Explains the causes of malnutrition in old age.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Web-Based Research	Definition of Elderly, Characteristics, Demographic Status and Importance of The Elderly Population	Lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer
2	Individual Study	Physiological Changes in Elderly and Their Effects on Nutrition	Lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer
3	Individual Study	Macro and Micronutrient Needs in Elderly	Lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer, Case Study
4	Individual Study	Nutrition in Cardiovascular Diseases, Hypertension and Diabetes	Lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer, Case Study
5	Individual Study	Nutrition in Bone, Kidney and Gastrointestinal Diseases	Lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer, Case Study
6	Individual Study	Nutrition in Neurological Diseases	Lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer, Case Study
7	Individual Study	Immune System and Nutrition	Lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer, Case Study
8	Individual Study	Malnutrition, Sarcopenia and Nutrition	Lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer, Case Study
9	Individual Study	Nutritional Behaviours and Psychosocial Factors in Elderly	Lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer
10	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
11	Individual Study	Nutritional Recommendations for the Elderly	Lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer, Case Study
12	Individual Study	Fluid Consumption and Hydration in Elderly	Lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer, Case Study
13	Individual Study	Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition Approaches	Lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer, Case Study
14	Individual Study	Nutrition Management in Elderly Care Institutions And Hospitals	Lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer, Case Study
15	Individual Study	Case Studies and Nutrition Care Planning for Older Adults	Lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer, Case Study
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Akbulut, G. (Ed.). (2020). Çocuk, yetişkin ve yaşlılarda enteral ve parenteral beslenme. Ankara Nobel Tıp Kitabevi.
Akbulut, G., & Aydın, A. (2024). Clinical nutrition in adults - I. İstanbul Tıp Kitabevi.
Aksöydan, E. (2008). Yaşlılık ve beslenme (2. basım). Sağlık Bakanlığı. (Sağlık Bakanlığı Yayın No: 726; Beslenme Bilgi Serisi A).
Acar Tek, N., & Aksoydan, E. (Eds.). (2021). Geriatride beslenme. Hedef Yayıncılık.
Bales, C. W., Locher, J. L., & Saltzman, E. (Eds.). (2014). Handbook of clinical nutrition and aging. Springer New York.
Baysal, A. (2014). Yaşlılıkta beslenme. Hatiboğlu Yayınları.
Bilgili, N., & Kitiş, Y. (Eds.). (2019). Yaşlılık ve yaşlı sağlığı (3. baskı). Vize Yayıncılık.
Geirsdóttir, Ó. G., & Bell, J. J. (Eds.). (2021). Interdisciplinary nutritional management and care for older adults: An evidence-based practical guide for nurses. Springer International Publishing AG.
Göksu Şeker, E. (2016). Yaşlılık, hastalıkları ve beslenme. Hatiboğlu Yayınları.
Kaplan, G. (2013). Geriatrik bakım ilkeleri. Nobel Tıp Kitabevleri.

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

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Explains the basic concepts related to the field and associates them with the developmental theories.				3
2	Defines and implements the proffesional limitations, competencies and responsibilities that can be used in the academic works and field practices.				3

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Has ability of written and verbal expression in order to collaborate with relevant people and institutions related to the field.					4
2	Describes the basic facts, principles, processes of the other disciplines related to the field and the methods used in practice, analyzes and evaluates at the undergraduate level.			2

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Formulates the thoughts and practices in the field.				3
2	Contributes with the ideas in works that require teamwork, discusses the ideas to bring up as a matter.				3

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Joins actively to the teamwork.					4
2	Designs and implements an entire study related to the field, analyzes and reports the findings.					4
3	Completes the responsibilities and fulfilling the duties as a team member in a joint work related to the field.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Works independently in researches and practices related to the field.				3
2	Takes active role and different responsibilities as a team member or a team leader and completes them successfully.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	It has the performance to support all kinds of biological, social and social patient patients related to aging.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Awares of the individual, personal, social and professional responsibilities.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Organizes the basic and specific topics, facts and theories related to the field, uses this knowledge in professional practice.						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	3	42
Preliminary & Further Study	14	3	42
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
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	3	21
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	51	0	149