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Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course General Introduction Information

Course Code: BES210
Course Name: Determination of Nutritional Status in the Community
Course Semester: Spring
Course Credits:
ECTS
3
Language of instruction: TR
Course Requirement:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: Necessary
Course Level:
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:First Cycle EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Dr.Öğr.Üyesi CAN ERGÜN
Course Lecturer(s): Dr.Öğr.Üyesi CAN ERGÜN
Course Assistants:

Course Purpose and Content

Course Objectives: The aim of this course is to evaluate the health and nutritional status of different groups in society. The methods used to evaluate the nutritional and health status of the general population and special groups (pregnant women, breastfeeding women, school-age children, etc.) will be discussed in detail.
Course Content: Direct and indirect methods used in determination of nutritional status, anthropometric measurements, biochemistry, biophysics, clinical examination, diet research, ecological factors affecting nutritional status, nutrition related health statistics constitute the content of this course.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Evaluates the nutritional status of individuals and groups.
2) Uses different methods to evaluate nutritional status.
3) Explain the differences between direct and indirect methods used to determine nutritional status.
4) Defines the relationship between nutritional status and health.

Course Flow Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction and basic concepts
2) Nutritional epidemiology and vital health statistics
3) Evaluation methods of nutritional status - general classification (direct and indirect methods)
4) Anthropometric mesasurements I
5) Anthropometric measurements II
6) Clinical evaluation
7) biochemical and laboratory methods
8) Food consumption surveys
9) Midterm Exam
10) Indirect methods for determining nutritional status
11) Determination of Energy Expenditure
12) Practical applications for determining nutritional status - anthropometric measurements
13) Practical applications for determining nutritional status-assessment of nutritional intake
14) General Overview

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Haftalık olarak dersin sorumlusu tarafından dağıtılacaktır / Weekly distributed by the lecturer
References: Gibson RS “Principles of nutritional assessment”. 2nd Edition. Oxford University Press
Gail C. Frank “Community Nutrition - Applying Epidemiology to contemporary practice”. Jones and Bartlett Publishers

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Medium 3 Highest
       
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Has the ability to use evidence-based basic and professional knowledge in the field of Nutrition and Dietetics theoretically and practically. 2
2) Gains the ability to identify, define, interpret, decide, and solve problems that may be encountered in different fields of Nutrition and Dietetics. 3
3) Has the ability to determine the nutritional status of healthy individuals, society, and patient individuals by using the current knowledge and skills he has acquired in the field of Nutrition and Dietetics, to choose and apply appropriate evidence-based intervention approaches by using analytical thinking in the problems (case, event, equipment, product, etc.). 3
4) Gains the ability to effectively use modern information technologies and field-specific technological equipment required in Nutrition and Dietetics practices. 2
5) Gains the ability to communicate verbally and in writing at national and international levels on professional issues related to the field of Nutrition and Dietetics. 2
6) Gains the ability to communicate verbally and in writing at national and international levels on professional issues related to the field of Nutrition and Dietetics. 1
7) Ability to work effectively in different fields of Nutrition and Dietetics such as Nutrition Sciences, Dietetics, Collective Nutrition Systems and Community Nutrition, in a national and international disciplinary or interdisciplinary team or independently, taking responsibility, planning scientific studies, collecting data, analyzing results, interpreting, writing and verbal reporting skills. 3
8) It acquires knowledge and practical skills in developing individual and social nutritional recommendations at a national and international level, in the creation of food and nutrition plans and policies, taking into account the nutritional status of individuals and society with different sociodemographic characteristics throughout their entire life cycle. 3
9) Gains awareness of acting by the principles of professional ethics towards the individual, society, profession, and other professional groups, and awareness of the legal process of their professional practices. 2
10) Have theoretical and applied information about the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics and the sciences supporting this field and research methods. 2
11) Using critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and information technologies, reaches scientific and evidence-based information, integrates it with the knowledge base, makes decisions, and makes evidence-based practices. 2
12) Identify and select appropriate research documents. Conducts, reports and shares research using appropriate research methods, ethical approaches, numerical and organizational skills, and information technologies. 1
13) Using her/his digital skills effectively, she communicates verbally and in writing, and works as a team. 1
14) Defines and applies professional ethical rules. 1
15) It performs the nutritional care of individuals and groups by applying the "Nutrition Care Process". 2
16) Applies nutrition education and counseling methods that facilitate behavior change and improve health, taking into account the person-centered and sustainability. 1
17) It performs managerial processes in collective nutrition systems, ensures the implementation of food safety principles for patients, patients' relatives, employees, and customers, and exhibits competencies that protect the environment and support sustainability. 1
18) They define the relevant legislation and the basic working principles of health professionals, carry out their practices individually, accept compliance with the legislation and accountability, take responsibility for leadership, professional advocacy, quality, and sustainable service, and become role models. 1
19) Has taken at least two non-field courses, participated in the training, and gained the competence of "learning to learn", in which he can improve his scientific and digital literacy, entrepreneurship, foreign language, numerical, social, cultural, artistic skills, and attitudes. 1
20) Uses English at least at the European Language Portfolio B1 General Level to follow international studies in the field, to communicate with foreign colleagues, employees, patients, and clients, and to gain international career opportunities. 2

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Alan Çalışması
Anlatım
Course
Labs
Homework
Soru cevap/ Tartışma
Uygulama (Modelleme, Tasarım, Maket, Simülasyon, Deney vs.)

Measurement and Evaluation Methods and Criteria

Yazılı Sınav (Açık uçlu sorular, çoktan seçmeli, doğru yanlış, eşleştirme, boşluk doldurma, sıralama)
Homework
Uygulama
Sunum

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Homework Assignments 1 % 10
Midterms 1 % 30
Final 1 % 60
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 60
total % 100

İş Yükü ve AKTS Kredisi Hesaplaması

Activities Number of Activities Aktiviteye Hazırlık Aktivitede Harçanan Süre Aktivite Gereksinimi İçin Süre Workload
Course Hours 13 2 26
Study Hours Out of Class 14 2.5 35
Homework Assignments 1 8 8
Midterms 1 2 2
Final 1 2 2
Total Workload 73