| Nutrition and Dietetics (DR) | |||||
| PhD | TR-NQF-HE: Level 8 | QF-EHEA: Third Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 8 | ||
| Course Code: | BES6013 | ||||
| Course Name: | Nutrition and Cognitive Development | ||||
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Fall Spring |
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| Language of instruction: | Turkish | ||||
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| Does the Course Require Work Experience?: | No | ||||
| Type of course: | Departmental Elective | ||||
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| Mode of Delivery: | Face to face | ||||
| Course Coordinator: | Prof. Dr. FUNDA ELMACIOĞLU | ||||
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| Course Objectives: | The aim of this course is to determine the nutrients that are important for brain development in peri-natal, post-natal and childhood periods, to determine which of the brain functions and regions associated with cognitive development are particularly sensitive to suboptimal nutritional conditions, and to identify them in some physiological, metabolic and behavioral characteristics in adulthood and old age. |
| Course Content: | It includes cognitive function and development, the developmental process of the brain, the effect of macro (carbohydrate, protein and fat) and micro (vitamin and mineral) nutrients on cognitive development and influencing behavior. |
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The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Explain the relationship between cognitive development, brain functions and nutrition 2) Counts nutrients that are particularly important for brain development early in life. 3) Explain how cognitive functions are affected and the mechanisms of these effects in chronic disease states associated with inadequacy, excess intake or nutrition of these nutrients. 4) The positive and/or negative effects of foods on behavior through the nervous system and brain are examined. 5) Improves the applicability of food and behavior interaction in daily life for a healthy life. |
| Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
| 1) | Cognitive function and development | |
| 2) | Brain development in the fetal and neonatal period | |
| 3) | Macro nutrients and cognitive development | |
| 4) | Macro nutrients and cognitive development | |
| 5) | Vitamins and cognitive development | |
| 6) | Minerals and cognitive development | |
| 7) | Midterm | |
| 8) | Breast milk and cognitive development | |
| 9) | Hunger-satiety physiology and cognitive function | |
| 10) | Weakness-obesity and cognitive function | |
| 11) | Oxidative stress, antioxidants and cognitive function | |
| 12) | Metabolic syndrome and cognitive development | |
| 13) | Food choice and cognitive function | |
| 14) | Do nutrients affect behavior? | |
| 15) | Final Exams | |
| 16) | Final Exams |
| Course Notes / Textbooks: | 1. Galler J. R. (1984). Nutrition and Behaviour. Plenum Press. New York, London. 2. Wurtman R. J., Wurtman S. J. (1977). Nutrition and The Brain. Raven Press. New York. 3. Nutrition and Neurobiology. Somogyii J, C., (1986). Hötzel D (eds) karger Press. Basel, München. |
| References: | 1. Galler J. R. (1984). Nutrition and Behaviour. Plenum Press. New York, London. 2. Wurtman R. J., Wurtman S. J. (1977). Nutrition and The Brain. Raven Press. New York. 3. Nutrition and Neurobiology. Somogyii J, C., (1986). Hötzel D (eds) karger Press. Basel, München. |
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| 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 | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||
| 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. | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||||||
| 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 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||||||
| 4) He/she makes the synthesis and analysis of the acquired information, interprets, develops reports and solution proposals. | 1 | 1 | 1 | 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. | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||
| 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. | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 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. | 2 | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||
| 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 | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||
| 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 |
| 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. | 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. | 1 |
| 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. | 1 |
| 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. | 2 |
| 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. | 2 |
| 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 |
| 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 | |
| Activities | Number of Activities | Workload |
| Course Hours | 16 | 48 |
| Study Hours Out of Class | 16 | 48 |
| Presentations / Seminar | 16 | 48 |
| Homework Assignments | 16 | 48 |
| Midterms | 1 | 5 |
| Final | 1 | 5 |
| Total Workload | 202 | |