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

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code:

NUR209

Course Name:

General Nutrition

Semester:

Fall

Course Credits:

ECTS

Language of instruction:

English

Course Condition:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Compulsory Courses

Course Level:

Bachelor

TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:First Cycle

EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

E-Learning

Course Coordinator:

Prof. Dr. FUNDA ELMACIOĞLU

Course Lecturer(s):

TUĞBA PEHLİVAN

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:

The aim of the course for each student;
The aim of the course is to give the students the importance of nutrition for human life and health, its definition, energy and nutrients, daily needs, nutrient resources and inadequacy in the direction of scientific studies.

Course Content:

Adequate and balanced nutrition, nutrients and the interaction of health, importance of nutrition in the nutrients, nutrient sources, daily needs of the body, energy, energy substrates (carbohydrates, proteins and fats) energy generation, energy requirements according to age and gender, the importance of vitamins in nutrition , classifications, nutrient sources, use in the body, daily necessities, elderly, athletes, pregnant and lactating, workers' energy, nutrient requirements and nutrition-health interactions in these groups.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) To be able to comprehend the importance of energy, macro nutrients (carbohydrate, protein, fat) and micronutrients (vitamins and minerals) in healthy nutrition and body work
2) Define the dietary sources, metabolism and deficiency of macronutrients and their needs according to different age and gender.
3) To be able to evaluate nutrients in terms of macro and micro nutrient content
4) To be able to have basic knowledge about feeding of special groups (elderly, workers, pregnant and nurses, athletes) who are more at risk in terms of nutrition

Course Flow Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Explaining the course syllabus, introductio to the nutrition	-
2)	Introduction to nutrition and basic information	-
3)	Water and Energy Metabolism	-
4)	Carbohydrates and their effects on nutrition	-
5)	Proteins and their effects on nutrition	-
6)	Oils and their effects on nutrition	-
7)	Water-soluble Vitamins (C, B1, B2)	-
8)	MIDTERM	-
9)	Water-soluble vitamins (B3, B5, B6, B9, B12)	-
10)	Water-soluble vitamins (B3, B5, B6, B9, B12)	-
11)	Fat-soluble vitamins (E, K)	-
12)	Fat-soluble vitamins (A, D)	-
13)	Minerals and Metabolism	-
14)	Minerals and Metabolism	-
15)	Final	-

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:

1. Baysal, A. (2011) Nutrition (13th ed.). Ankara: Hatipoğlu Publishing.
2. Mahan, L.K., Stump, S.E. (2004). Krause's.Food, Nutrition & Diet Therapy (Ed by), 11 th Edition, Elsevier (USA), 2004.
3. Gibney, M.J., Hester, H. V., Coke, F.J, Introduction to human nutrition, Blackwell Publishing Company, 2002
4. Berdarier, CD. ,Dwyer JT., Heber D. (2013). Handbook of Nutrition and Food (Ed by), Third Edition, CRC Press.
5. Olson, R.E. Present Konwledge in nutrition, The Nutrition Foundation Inc. Washington DC, 2007

References:

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4
Program Outcomes
1) Possesses the necessary knowledge and skills to fulfill nursing roles and functions.
2) Fulfills the health care needs of individuals, families, and society by utilizing professional roles through a holistic and evidence-based approach, in accordance with the nursing process, ethical principles, patient safety, and quality standards.
3) Uses care and informatics technologies in nursing practice, research, education, and management.
4) Establishes effective communication and collaboration with individuals, families, society, colleagues, other healthcare team members, and organizations for the development and delivery of healthcare services.
5) Accesses international nursing literature through the use of a foreign language.
6) Adheres to the relevant legislation in professional nursing practices.
7) Applies lifelong learning, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills in personal and professional life.
8) Determines protection and nursing care priorities in situations that impact public health on a large scale, such as natural disasters and pandemics, and demonstrates responsiveness in crisis management.
9) Contributes to the development, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement of health policies and organizational quality systems.
10) Takes an active role in research, projects, and activities with a sense of social responsibility.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Average	3 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Possesses the necessary knowledge and skills to fulfill nursing roles and functions.
2)	Fulfills the health care needs of individuals, families, and society by utilizing professional roles through a holistic and evidence-based approach, in accordance with the nursing process, ethical principles, patient safety, and quality standards.
3)	Uses care and informatics technologies in nursing practice, research, education, and management.
4)	Establishes effective communication and collaboration with individuals, families, society, colleagues, other healthcare team members, and organizations for the development and delivery of healthcare services.
5)	Accesses international nursing literature through the use of a foreign language.
6)	Adheres to the relevant legislation in professional nursing practices.
7)	Applies lifelong learning, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills in personal and professional life.
8)	Determines protection and nursing care priorities in situations that impact public health on a large scale, such as natural disasters and pandemics, and demonstrates responsiveness in crisis management.
9)	Contributes to the development, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement of health policies and organizational quality systems.
10)	Takes an active role in research, projects, and activities with a sense of social responsibility.

Assessment & Grading

Değerlendirme Yöntemleri ve Kriterleri	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Midterms	1	% 40
Final	1	% 60
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities	Number of Activities	Workload
Course Hours	12	24
Study Hours Out of Class	7	14
Homework Assignments	9	18
Quizzes	2	4
Midterms	1	2
Final	1	2
Total Workload		64