Faculty of Health Sciences · Nutrition and Dietetics · Undergraduate
Course Objective
The aim of this course is to enable students to understand and apply the nutritional needs of older adults, common nutritional problems in aging, and appropriate dietary strategies.
Course Content
The content of this course covers the importance of nutrition in older adults and the physiological and metabolic changes that occur during aging. The course addresses fundamental nutrition topics such as energy and macronutrient requirements, vitamin and mineral needs, and water and electrolyte balance. It also focuses on common nutritional deficiencies and malnutrition risks in older adults, the relationship between nutrition and chronic diseases (diabetes, hypertension, osteoporosis), and appropriate dietary strategies. In the practical component, nutrition support methods, diet planning, and nutrition education for older adults are discussed. Finally, the evaluation of current research and article presentations aims to enhance students’ critical thinking and practical skills.
Required Resources
Nutrition in Older Adults: An Issue of Clinics in Geriatric Medicine
Recommended Resources
Geriatric Nutrition (Ed: Morley JE. Thomas DR) CRC Press Taylor & Francis Group, USA 2007.
Course Learning Outcomes
- Defines physiological and metabolic changes in older adults.
- Explains energy and macro- and micronutrient requirements.
- Evaluates common nutritional deficiencies and malnutrition risks in aging
- Analyzes the relationship between nutrition and chronic diseases (diabetes, hypertension, osteoporosis).
- Develops appropriate diet plans and nutrition strategies for older adults.
- Identifies and applies nutrition support methods (enteral, parenteral)
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 | 5 | 5 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Assignment | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final | 1 | 6 | 6 |
Course Schedule
| Week | Subject | Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Importance of Nutrition in Older Adults | Course Notes |
| 2 | Physiological and Metabolic Changes in Aging | Course Notes |
| 3 | Energy and Macronutrient Requirements | Course Notes |
| 4 | Vitamin and Mineral Requirements | Course Notes |
| 5 | Water and Electrolyte Balance | Course Notes |
| 6 | Malnutrition and Risk Factors in Older Adults | Course Notes |
| 7 | Chronic Diseases and Nutrition (Diabetes, Hypertension) | Course Notes |
| 8 | Midterm Exam | Course Notes |
| 9 | Osteoporosis and Nutrition for Bone Health | Course Notes |
| 10 | Nutrition Support Methods (Enteral and Parenteral) | Course Notes |
| 11 | Diet Planning and Practical Applications for Older Adults | Course Notes |
| 12 | Evaluation of Current Research and Article Presentations | Course Notes |
| 13 | Overview | Course Notes |
| 14 | Article Presentation | Current Literature |
| 15 | Article Presentation | Current Literature |
| 16 | Article Presentation | Current Literature |