Faculty of Health Sciences · Nutrition and Dietetics · Undergraduate
ECTS: 3 T+P+L: 2+0+0 Departmental Elective
Coordinator: Doç. Dr. Serap ANDAÇ
Instructors: Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Hafsa Sena SARGIN MIZRAK
Course Objective
To learn the basic information and concepts about functional foods, to discuss the effects of functional foods on health.
Course Content
Definition of functional nutrients and nutrient components, classification of functional nutrients, legal regulations related to functional foods and the place of functional foods on the market.
Required Resources
Sürdürülebilir Sağlıkta Işlevsel Besinler, Editör: Doç. Dr. Nevra KOÇ, 2023
Pomeranz, Y. (2012). Functional properties of food components. Academic Press.
Bowers, J. (1992). Food theory and applications (pp. 738-739). New York: Macmillan.
Handbook of Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods. Wildman REC(ed), CRC Press, 2001
Course Learning Outcomes
- They describe the chemical properties and biological activities of functional food components with examples.
- Describe functional nutritional concepts with other definitions and differences.
- Discusses the possible effects of each functional food component on human health by interpreting the results of different studies.
Core Area Distribution
(72) Health%100
Teaching Methods
ExpressionQuestion-AnswerDiscussion
Assessment & Evaluation
HomeworkPerformance Assignment ( Lab / Workshop / Field Work / Seminar / Presentation / Completion Study / ThesisTesting (Essay / Tests: True-Falls, multiple-choice, short answer, matching)
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 | 2 | 2 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Assignment | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Practice | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Final | 1 | 3 | 3 |
Course Schedule
| Week | Subject | Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction of the course, evaluation of expectations | Handbook of NutraceuticalsandFunctionalFoods. Wildman REC(ed), CRC Press, 2001 |
| 2 | Functional food concept & discussion of ADA written opinion-I | Handbook of NutraceuticalsandFunctionalFoods. Wildman REC(ed), CRC Press, 2001 |
| 3 | Functional food concept & discussion of ADA written opinion-II | Handbook of NutraceuticalsandFunctionalFoods. Wildman REC(ed), CRC Press, 2001 |
| 4 | Prebiotics & Probiotics | Handbook of NutraceuticalsandFunctionalFoods. Wildman REC(ed), CRC Press, 2001 |
| 5 | Herbal sterols & Stanol | Handbook of NutraceuticalsandFunctionalFoods. Wildman REC(ed), CRC Press, 2001 |
| 6 | Polyphenols - Phenolic acids | Handbook of NutraceuticalsandFunctionalFoods. Wildman REC(ed), CRC Press, 2001 |
| 7 | Polyphenols - Flavonoids | Handbook of NutraceuticalsandFunctionalFoods. Wildman REC(ed), CRC Press, 2001 |
| 8 | Polyphenols - Phytoesterogens, Soybean | Handbook of NutraceuticalsandFunctionalFoods. Wildman REC(ed), CRC Press, 2001 |
| 9 | Carotenoids - Carotenoids | Handbook of NutraceuticalsandFunctionalFoods. Wildman REC(ed), CRC Press, 2001 |
| 10 | Carotenoids - Xanthophylls | Handbook of NutraceuticalsandFunctionalFoods. Wildman REC(ed), CRC Press, 2001 |
| 11 | Sulfur Compounds I | Handbook of NutraceuticalsandFunctionalFoods. Wildman REC(ed), CRC Press, 2001 |
| 12 | Sulfur Compounds II | Handbook of NutraceuticalsandFunctionalFoods. Wildman REC(ed), CRC Press, 2001 |
| 13 | Dietary Fiber - Soluble Fiber, Insoluble Fiber, α-glucan | Handbook of NutraceuticalsandFunctionalFoods. Wildman REC(ed), CRC Press, 2001 |
| 14 | Dietary Fiber - Soluble Fiber, Insoluble Fiber, α-glucan | Handbook of NutraceuticalsandFunctionalFoods. Wildman REC(ed), CRC Press, 2001 |
| 15 | Dietary Fatty Acids - Omega-3 PUFA, CLA, MUFA | Handbook of NutraceuticalsandFunctionalFoods. Wildman REC(ed), CRC Press, 2001 |
| 16 | Dietary Fatty Acids - Omega-3 PUFA, CLA, MUFA | Handbook of NutraceuticalsandFunctionalFoods. Wildman REC(ed), CRC Press, 2001 |


