Faculty of Health Sciences · Nutrition and Dietetics · Undergraduate
Course Objective
The aim is to enable students to understand the nutritional requirements and nutritional status at different stages of the life cycle (pregnancy, newborn, childhood, adolescence, adulthood, and old age) and to develop appropriate dietary recommendations for a healthy life.
Course Content
This course aims to provide an understanding of nutritional requirements and nutritional status at different stages of the life cycle. Within the course, students learn about the energy and nutrient needs during pregnancy and lactation, as well as the effects of nutrition on fetal development and milk production. They also evaluate common nutritional problems during pregnancy and lactation. Newborn and infant nutrition is addressed, including the characteristics of breast milk and formula, the transition to complementary foods, and methods for assessing growth and development.
Required Resources
Baysal A.ve ark., Diyet El Kitabı, Hatiboğlu Yayınevi, Ankara, 2013
Recommended Resources
Mahan L. K., Escott- Stump, S. and Raymond J. L. (2016) Krause’s Food and the Nutrition Care Process, 14th Edition, Elsevier
Course Learning Outcomes
- The student explains the periods in the life cycle when nutrition is most critical.
- The student establishes the relationship between the life cycle and nutrition.
- The student explains the nutritional requirements specific to different stages of the life cycle.
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 | 16 | 2 | 32 |
| Midterm | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Assignment | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final | 1 | 7 | 7 |
Course Schedule
| Week | Subject | Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Definition and stages of the life cycle - The importance of nutrition in the life cycle | Reviewing the course syllabus and resources. |
| 2 | Nutrition in pregnancy | Reviewing the course syllabus and resources. |
| 3 | Nutrition in lactation | Reviewing the course syllabus and resources |
| 4 | Infant Nutrition - Breastfeeding, Complementary Feeding and Formulas | Reviewing the course syllabus and resources. |
| 5 | Nutrition in the preschool period | Reviewing the course syllabus and resources. |
| 6 | Nutrition during the school period | Reviewing the course syllabus and resources. |
| 7 | Public holiday | Public holiday |
| 8 | Midterm Exam | Midterm Exam |
| 9 | Nutrition during adolescence | Reviewing the course syllabus and resources. |
| 10 | Nutrition in adulthood | Reviewing the course syllabus and resources. |
| 11 | Nutrition in old age | Reviewing the course syllabus and resources. |
| 12 | Nutrition during menopause | Reviewing the course syllabus and resources. |
| 13 | Nutrition for individuals who exercise | Reviewing the course syllabus and resources. |
| 14 | Basic nutrition for workers | Reviewing the course syllabus and resources. |
| 15 | General Review | Reviewing the course syllabus and resources. |
| 16 | Final Exam | Final Exam |