Nutrition and Dietetics (DR)
PhD TR-NQF-HE: Level 8 QF-EHEA: Third Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 8

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code: BES6007
Course Name: Energy Balance and Body Weight Regulation
Semester: Fall
Course Credits:
ECTS
8
Language of instruction: Turkish
Course Condition:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: Departmental Elective
Course Level:
PhD TR-NQF-HE:8. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:Third Cycle EQF-LLL:8. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator: Prof. Dr. FUNDA ELMACIOĞLU
Course Lecturer(s): Dr. Öğr. Üy. YETER ÇELİK
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: To determine how the energy balance is provided in biological systems, to evaluate the interactions of the factors involved in energy balance regulation regarding body weight and composition, to examine the pathophysiological conditions that occur when energy balance cannot be achieved, to determine the importance of energy balance and body weight regulation in the treatment and prevention of nutrition-related diseases.
Course Content: Within the scope of this course, genetic, physiological, psychological and biochemical processes effective in energy intake and expenditure; methods used in the assessment of body weight and body composition; The relationship of energy balance and body weight regulation with chronic diseases and the management of body weight regulation will be discussed.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Interactions between energy balance, nutrient balance and body weight are learned
2) It is determined how the regulation of macronutrient metabolism is achieved at the cellular and whole body level.
3) Factors affecting food choice are determined
4) It is learned how the behavioral and biological regulation of energy intake and expenditure is provided.
5) Pathophysiological conditions associated with energy imbalance and their mechanisms are evaluated.
6) The interaction between appetite control and the obesogenic environment is evaluated
7) It is optimally determined in the prevention of energy balance disorders.

Course Flow Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction
2) Energy balance and body weight
3) Nutrient balance and body weight
4) Regulation of macronutrient metabolism at the whole body level
5) Regulation of macronutrient metabolism at the cellular level
6) Metabolic integration and energy balance
7) Factors affecting food choice
8) Midterm
9) Behavioral control of energy intake and expenditure
10) Biological control of energy intake and expenditure, central nervous system
11) Biological control of energy intake and expenditure, endocrine system
12) Biological control of energy intake and expenditure, molecular mechanisms
13) Energy balance disorders, adipose tissue and obesity
14) Energy balance disorders, lipodystrophy, PEM
15) The importance of diet and physical activity in the prevention of energy balance disorders
16) Final Exams

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Wolfgang Meyerhof (Ed), Ulrike Beisiegel (Ed), Hans-Georg Joost (Ed) Sensory and Metabolic Control of Energy Balance, Springer, 2010
Martha H. Stipanuk, Marie A. Caudill Biochemical, Physiological, and Molecular Aspects of Human Nutrition, 2012
References: Wolfgang Meyerhof (Ed), Ulrike Beisiegel (Ed), Hans-Georg Joost (Ed) Sensory and Metabolic Control of Energy Balance, Springer, 2010
Martha H. Stipanuk, Marie A. Caudill Biochemical, Physiological, and Molecular Aspects of Human Nutrition, 2012

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes

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Program Outcomes
1) He/she is knowledgeable about up-to-date evidence-based information about his field of expertise and technological tools required by his field.
1) He/she is knowledgeable about up-to-date evidence-based information about his field of expertise and technological tools required by his field.
2) He/she makes scientific researches by using the necessary technological equipment to create new knowledge by using the knowledge acquired in the field of specialization.
2) He/she makes scientific researches by using the necessary technological equipment to create new knowledge by using the knowledge acquired in the field of specialization. 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
3) He/she has the knowledge of interpreting, analyzing and reporting the data of individual or interdisciplinary scientific studies at the level of expertise.
3) He/she has the knowledge of interpreting, analyzing and reporting the data of individual or interdisciplinary scientific studies at the level of expertise. 1 1
4) He/she makes the synthesis and analysis of the acquired information, interprets, develops reports and solution proposals. 1 1
4) He/she makes the synthesis and analysis of the acquired information, interprets, develops reports and solution proposals.
5) He/she uses accurate statistical methods for the analysis of scientific research.
5) He/she uses accurate statistical methods for the analysis of scientific research.
6) He/she publishes and / or presents scientific articles at the national level by carrying out studies related to his field of expertise independently or as a team.
6) He/she publishes and / or presents scientific articles at the national level by carrying out studies related to his field of expertise independently or as a team.
7) He/she takes responsibility when faced with problems related to his field, sets an example for the society, offers solutions, uses information and communication technologies.
7) He/she takes responsibility when faced with problems related to his field, sets an example for the society, offers solutions, uses information and communication technologies.
8) He/she updates himself by adopting lifelong learning principles, evaluates and interprets scientific articles with statistical evidence-based practices with a critical approach.
8) He/she updates himself by adopting lifelong learning principles, evaluates and interprets scientific articles with statistical evidence-based practices with a critical approach. 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
9) He/she performs teamwork at the national or international level related to his field, discusses and shares current scientific developments by complying with quality processes by communicating verbally or in writing with individuals or groups outside the field when necessary.
9) He/she performs teamwork at the national or international level related to his field, discusses and shares current scientific developments by complying with quality processes by communicating verbally or in writing with individuals or groups outside the field when necessary.
10) He/she collects and interprets scientific information in line with ethical principles, contributes to the studies that will guide national and international nutrition plans and policies by considering the individual and society, conducts, manages and evaluates.
10) He/she collects and interprets scientific information in line with ethical principles, contributes to the studies that will guide national and international nutrition plans and policies by considering the individual and society, conducts, manages and evaluates.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Average 3 Highest
       
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) He/she is knowledgeable about up-to-date evidence-based information about his field of expertise and technological tools required by his field.
1) He/she is knowledgeable about up-to-date evidence-based information about his field of expertise and technological tools required by his field.
2) He/she makes scientific researches by using the necessary technological equipment to create new knowledge by using the knowledge acquired in the field of specialization.
2) He/she makes scientific researches by using the necessary technological equipment to create new knowledge by using the knowledge acquired in the field of specialization. 1
3) He/she has the knowledge of interpreting, analyzing and reporting the data of individual or interdisciplinary scientific studies at the level of expertise.
3) He/she has the knowledge of interpreting, analyzing and reporting the data of individual or interdisciplinary scientific studies at the level of expertise. 2
4) He/she makes the synthesis and analysis of the acquired information, interprets, develops reports and solution proposals. 2
4) He/she makes the synthesis and analysis of the acquired information, interprets, develops reports and solution proposals.
5) He/she uses accurate statistical methods for the analysis of scientific research.
5) He/she uses accurate statistical methods for the analysis of scientific research.
6) He/she publishes and / or presents scientific articles at the national level by carrying out studies related to his field of expertise independently or as a team.
6) He/she publishes and / or presents scientific articles at the national level by carrying out studies related to his field of expertise independently or as a team. 2
7) He/she takes responsibility when faced with problems related to his field, sets an example for the society, offers solutions, uses information and communication technologies.
7) He/she takes responsibility when faced with problems related to his field, sets an example for the society, offers solutions, uses information and communication technologies.
8) He/she updates himself by adopting lifelong learning principles, evaluates and interprets scientific articles with statistical evidence-based practices with a critical approach.
8) He/she updates himself by adopting lifelong learning principles, evaluates and interprets scientific articles with statistical evidence-based practices with a critical approach. 1
9) He/she performs teamwork at the national or international level related to his field, discusses and shares current scientific developments by complying with quality processes by communicating verbally or in writing with individuals or groups outside the field when necessary. 1
9) He/she performs teamwork at the national or international level related to his field, discusses and shares current scientific developments by complying with quality processes by communicating verbally or in writing with individuals or groups outside the field when necessary.
10) He/she collects and interprets scientific information in line with ethical principles, contributes to the studies that will guide national and international nutrition plans and policies by considering the individual and society, conducts, manages and evaluates.
10) He/she collects and interprets scientific information in line with ethical principles, contributes to the studies that will guide national and international nutrition plans and policies by considering the individual and society, conducts, manages and evaluates. 2

Assessment & Grading

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

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities Number of Activities Workload
Course Hours 16 48
Study Hours Out of Class 16 48
Presentations / Seminar 16 48
Midterms 1 15
Final 2 30
Total Workload 189