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NUTRITION IN ELDERLY COURSE IDENTIFICATION AND APPLICATION INFORMATION

Code Name of the Course Unit Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
BEY315 NUTRITION IN ELDERLY 5 3 3 6

Objectives and Contents

Objectives: It’s aimed to gain knowledge, skills, and attitudes related to 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.
Content: Factors affecting food consumption in older adults, the importance of nutrition, nutrient and food requirements, and the assessment of nutritional status, malnutrition-related diseases in the elderly, evaluation of nutritional status, and recommendations for healthy eating to protect, improve, and enhance the health of older adults.