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
BEY345	NUTRITIONAL THERAPY AND PRACTICES IN ADULT DISEASES I	5	4	3	5

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	Assoc.Prof. HATİCE MERVE BAYRAM
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Assoc.Prof. HATİCE MERVE BAYRAM
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.
Explains the etiology, complications, and clinical manifestations of diseases, computes energy and nutrient requirements.
Follows medical nutrition principles when developing nutrition programs for body weight management and metabolic syndrome.
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.
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 according to different dietary habits, cultural backgrounds, and socioeconomic conditions.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Web-Based Research	Introduction and Basic Terms	Lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer
2	Individual Study	Body Weight Management and Medical Nutrition Therapy, Assignment of Homework	Lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer, Case Study
3	Individual Study	Treatment of Obesity and Behaviour Change	Lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer, Case Study
4	Individual Study	Thinness, Eating Disorders and Medical Nutritional Therapy	Lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer, Case Study
5	Individual Study	Medical Nutrition Therapy in Cardiovascular, Atherosclerotic Diseases	Lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer, Case Study
6	Individual Study	Hypertension and Medical Nutrition Therapy	Lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer, Case Study
7	Individual Study	Introduction to Diabetes, Practical Exam	Lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer, Case Study
8	Individual Study	Medical Nutrition Therapy in Diabetes	Lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer, Case Study
9	Individual Study	Carbohydrate Counting	Lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer, Case Study
10	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
11	Individual Study	Metabolic Syndrome and Medical Nutrition Therapy	Lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer, Case Study
12	Individual Study	Thyroid-Adrenal Disorders and Medical Nutrition Therapy	Lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer, Case Study
13	Individual Study	Medical Nutrition Therapy in Diseases of the Mouth, Oesophagus and Stomach	Lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer, Case Study
14	Individual Study	Medical Nutrition Therapy of Diseases of the Gastrointestinal Tract, Assessment of Homework	Lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer, Case Study
15	Individual Study	Rheumatic Diseases and Medical Nutrition Therapy	Lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer, Case Study
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Akbulut, G., & Aydın, A. (2024). Yetişkinlerde klinik beslenme 1. İstanbul Tıp Kitabevi.
Alphan, E. (2019). Hastalıklarda beslenme tedavisi. Hatipoğlu Yayıncılık.
Mahan, L. K., Escott-Stump, S., Raymond, J. L., & Krause, M. V. (2023). Krause's food & the nutrition care process (e-book). Elsevier Health Sciences.
Mercanlıgil, S., Şahin, H., Akbulut, G., & Yıldıran, H. (2023). Yetişkin hastalıklarında tıbbi beslenme tedavisi. Nobel Tıp Kitabevleri.
Şanlıer, N. (2023). Vakalarla öğreniyorum: Yetişkin hastalıklarında tıbbi beslenme tedavisi-1. Hedef CS Yayıncılık.
Şanlıer, N. (2023). Vakalarla öğreniyorum: Yetişkin hastalıklarında tıbbi beslenme tedavisi-2. Hedef CS Yayıncılık.

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description	Examination Method
Mid-Term Exam	1	30		Classical Exam
Homework Assessment	1	10
Practice	1	10
Final Exam	1	50		Classical Exam
TOTAL	4	100

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

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.						5

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.						5

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,						5

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						5

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.					4

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.					4

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.					4

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						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	0	0	0
Assignment (Homework)	1	8	8
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	1	1	1
Preparation for the Short Exam	1	2	2
TOTAL	68	0	127