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BES 330 - Current Issues in Nutrition

Faculty of Health Sciences · Nutrition and Dietetics · Undergraduate

ECTS: 3 T+P+L: 2+0+0 Departmental Elective
Coordinator: Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Elif GÜNER

Course Objective

The aim of this course is to provide students with the knowledge and skills to search, analyze and discuss current literature on topics related to food, nutrition and dietetics.

Course Content

This course includes topics such as scanning the scientific literature, researching and examining current issues in the scientific literature in the field of Nutrition and Dietetics.

Required Resources

Course Notes

Current Literature

Rules

Attendance at 70% of classes is mandatory.

Course Learning Outcomes

  1. Conducts a literature review on current topics
  2. Takes a critical approach to current issues.
  3. Evaluates current developments in nutrition science

Core Area Distribution

(72) Health%100

Teaching Methods

ExpressionQuestion-AnswerDiscussionSelf study

Assessment & Evaluation

HomeworkTesting (Essay / Tests: True-Falls, multiple-choice, short answer, matching)

ECTS / Workload

ActivityQuantityDuration (h)Total Workload
Course Duration (Including Exam Week)16232
Out of Class Study Period16232
Midterm155
Quiz000
Assignment111
Practice000
Final155

Course Schedule

WeekSubjectPreparation
1Changes in the Importance and Focus of Nutrition Science over the CenturiesReviewing the course syllabus and resources
2Some Scientific Sources and Information Pollution in Nutrition and DieteticsReviewing the course syllabus and resources
3Nutrition and LongevityReviewing the course syllabus and resources
4Nutrition and MicrobiotaReviewing the course syllabus and resources
5Sustainable NutritionReviewing the course syllabus and resources
6Artificial Intelligence in Nutrition and DieteticsReviewing the course syllabus and resources
7Ultra-processed foodsReviewing the course syllabus and resources
8Time restricted eatingReviewing the course syllabus and resources
9Midterm examMidterm exam
10Ketogenic DietReviewing the course syllabus and resources
11Gluten-free dietReviewing the course syllabus and resources
12Vegetarian DietReviewing the course syllabus and resources
13Carnivore DietReviewing the course syllabus and resources
14Presentation: An interview with an expert on a current topic in nutritionInterview preparation
15Presentation: An interview with an expert on a current topic in nutritionInterview preparation
16Presentation: An interview with an expert on a current topic in nutritionInterview preparation