Faculty of Health Sciences · Nutrition and Dietetics · Undergraduate
Course Objective
The aim of the course is to enable students to learn the basic professional terms used in the field of nutrition and dietetics, use them correctly, and apply them effectively in professional communication.
Course Content
This course aims to enable students to learn the basic professional terms used in the field of nutrition and dietetics, use them correctly, and apply them effectively in professional communication. At the beginning of the course, a general overview of the dietetics profession will be presented, emphasizing the importance of professional terminology and covering fundamental concepts related to health and nutrition. Subsequently, basic nutrition terms such as macronutrients and micronutrients, as well as concepts related to energy and metabolism, will be examined. Within the scope of clinical nutrition terminology, conditions such as malnutrition, obesity, diabetes, hypertension, and dyslipidemia, as well as enteral and parenteral nutrition methods and various types of diets, will be addressed.
Course Learning Outcomes
- Explains the basic terms related to the nutrition and dietetics profession.
- Evaluates terminology accurately and effectively within clinical and practical contexts.
- Demonstrates proficiency in research and academic terminology and conducts literature reviews.
- Establishes effective communication with patients and the team by using correct terminology in professional communication.
Core Area Distribution
Teaching Methods
Assessment & Evaluation
ECTS / Workload
| Activity | Quantity | Duration (h) | Total Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Duration (Including Exam Week) | 16 | 2 | 32 |
| Out of Class Study Period | 11 | 1 | 11 |
| Midterm | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Assignment | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final | 1 | 3 | 3 |
Course Schedule
| Week | Subject | Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to the Professional Terminology Course: What is Terminology? | Read the lesson material. |
| 2 | Review of the Turkish Nutrition Guide and General Nutrition Terminology | Read the lesson material. |
| 3 | Medical Terminology - General Health Concepts I | Read the lesson material. |
| 4 | Medical terminology - General health concepts II | Read the lesson material. |
| 5 | Assessing a Patient: Basic Clinical Terms from Examination to Treatment | Read the lesson material. |
| 6 | Anatomy and musculoskeletal system | Read the lesson material. |
| 7 | Public Holiday | Public Holiday |
| 8 | Medical terminology- Circulatory System | Read the lesson material |
| 9 | Midterm exam | Read the lesson material. |
| 10 | Medical terminology - Respiratory system | Read the lesson material. |
| 11 | Medical terminology - Gastrointestinal system | Read the lesson material. |
| 12 | Public Holiday | Read the lesson material. |
| 13 | Medical terminology - Urinary system | Read the lesson material. |
| 14 | Medical terminology - Female and Male Reproductive Systems | Read the lesson material. |
| 15 | Medical terminology-Endocrine System | Read the lesson material. |
| 16 | Medical Terminology- Nervous System | Read the lesson material |