Faculty of Health Sciences · Nutrition and Dietetics · Undergraduate
Course Objective
By interpreting the relationship between nutrition and health, it is to provide students with the ability to evaluate carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins and minerals, which are grouped as nutrients, in terms of nutritional sources, needs in various age groups and metabolism.
Course Content
This course includes the relationship between nutrition and health, Carbohydrates, Proteins, Lipids, Principles of working in the laboratory. Carbohydrate, protein and lipid applications.,Energy metabolism,Nucleic acids, enzymes and hormones,Water and minerals: Sodium, Potassium, Calcium, Magnesium, Iron, Copper,Minerals:Iodine, Fluorine, Zinc, Manganese, Chromium, Molybdenum, Sulfur, Selenium, Cobalt,Vitamins: Vitamin A,D,E,K,Vitamins: Thiamine, Riboflavin, Niacin, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Folic Acid,,Vitamins: Vitamin C, Pantothenic Acid, Biotin, Choline, Carnitine, Inositol,, Laboratory application of vitamins and minerals.
Required Resources
- İnanç, N. (Ed.) (2022). Beslenme İlkeleri – 1 [Principles of Nutrition – 1]. Ankara: Hedef CS Publishing. ISBN: 978-625-7965-47-7.
- Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Health (2022). Turkey Dietary Guidelines (TÜBER) 2022. General Directorate of Public Health, Ministry of Health Publication No: 1031, Ankara.
Explanations
Evaluation will be made through a midterm exam and a final exam.
Rules
70% attendance is mandatory.
Course Learning Outcomes
- Ability to evaluate the relationship between nutrition and health
- To be able to relate the importance of energy and macronutrients (carbohydrates, proteins, fats) in healthy nutrition and body work.
- Be able to discuss the importance of vitamins, minerals and water in healthy nutrition and body work.
Core Area Distribution
Teaching Methods
Assessment & Evaluation
ECTS / Workload
| Activity | Quantity | Duration (h) | Total Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Duration (Including Exam Week) | 12 | 2 | 24 |
| Out of Class Study Period | 14 | 5 | 70 |
| Midterm | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Assignment | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Practice | 12 | 2 | 24 |
| Final | 1 | 5 | 5 |
Course Schedule
| Week | Subject | Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Relationship betweetn nutrition and health. | Read the lesson material. |
| 2 | Structure, function and properties of carbonhydrates. | Read the lesson material. |
| 3 | Lipids. | Read the lesson material. |
| 4 | Proteins. | Read the lesson material. |
| 5 | Energy metabolism. | Read the lesson material. |
| 6 | Nucleic acids. | Read the lesson material. |
| 7 | Enzyms and hormons. | Read the lesson material. |
| 8 | Ara Sınav | Ara Sınav |
| 9 | Energy calculating practices. | Read the lesson material. |
| 10 | Water and minerals. | Read the lesson material. |
| 11 | Minerals. | Read the lesson material. |
| 12 | Minerals | Read the lesson material. |
| 13 | Vitaminler | Read the lesson material. |
| 14 | Vitamins | Read the lesson material. |
| 15 | Overview. | Read the lesson material. |
| 16 | Final Sınavı | Final Sınavı |