Graduate Education Institute · Nutrition and Dietetics · Master
Course Objective
This course aims to discuss the definition and development of functional food concept andinternational applications of functional foods; and to comprehend the structural propertiesand biological activities of bioactive food components, and their effects on human health.
Course Content
Definition of functional foods; the purpose and scientific evidence of functional food concept; the structural properties and biological activities of functional food components; the potential effects of bioactive food components on health; and international developments regarding to functional foods.
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.
Course Learning Outcomes
- Discusses the possible effects of each functional food component on human health by interpreting the results of different studies.
- They describe the chemical properties and biological activities of functional food components with examples.
- Describe functional nutritional concepts with other definitions and differences.
Core Area Distribution
Teaching Methods
Assessment & Evaluation
ECTS / Workload
| Activity | Quantity | Duration (h) | Total Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Duration (Including Exam Week) | 16 | 3 | 48 |
| Out of Class Study Period | 16 | 5 | 80 |
| Midterm | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Quiz | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| Assignment | 2 | 10 | 20 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final | 1 | 10 | 10 |
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 |