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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 is aimed to gain knowledge and skills to learn the effect of adequate and balanced nutrition on the quality of life and health indicators of the elderly.
Content: Factors affecting food consumption in the elderly, the importance of nutrition, nutrient and nutrient requirements and nutritional status assessment, dietary deficiency diseases in the elderly, evaluation of nutritional status and protection of elderly health, healthy nutrition recommendations for improvement.