BDS107 Introduction To Food

3 ECTS - 2-0 Duration (T+A)- 1. Semester- 2 National Credit

Information

Unit FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES
NUTRITION AND DIETETICS PR. (ENGLISH)
Code BDS107
Name Introduction To Food
Term 2025-2026 Academic Year
Semester 1. Semester
Duration (T+A) 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 3 ECTS
National Credit 2 National Credit
Teaching Language Türkçe
Level Belirsiz
Type Normal
Label E Elective
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Doç. Dr. Eda ADAL KARAKAYA
Course Instructor Doç. Dr. Eda ADAL KARAKAYA (Güz) (A Group) (Ins. in Charge)


Course Goal / Objective

To learn basic English definitions and terms related to foods and food groups, to improve English vocabulary on the subject, and to develop the ability to use English terminology.

Course Content

Includes definitions of nutrients and basic food groups, their importance, and the nutritional values of different foods.

Course Precondition

There are no prerequisites for this course.

Resources

1.Modern Nutrition in Health and Disease. Maurice E. Shils, Moshe Shike, A. Catharine Ross, Benjamin Caballero, Robert J. Cousins. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. (2012) 2. European Food Information Council Reviews (www.eufic.org ) 3. World Health Organisation (WHO) Fact Sheets (www.who.org ) 4. Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Position Papers (www.fao.org)

Notes

Lecture notes


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Defines foods and basic food groups in English.
LO02 Identifies nutrients and learns related English terms.
LO03 Scrutinizes food groups and nutritional values.
LO04 Expands English vocabulary related to food and nutrition.
LO05 Learns to access and review English books and current articles on food and nutrition.
LO06 Develops the ability to use English terminology when necessary.
LO07 Expands perspective on nutrition science by reviewing English books and other written materials.


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 Belirsiz Effectively uses the basic and social sciences knowledge required by the dietetic profession in professional practice. 4
PLO02 Belirsiz Adopts the principles of protecting and improving individual and community health and acts in accordance with these principles throughout his/her professional life.
PLO03 Belirsiz Applies the professional knowledge acquired to increase the health level of society and improve the quality of life. 4
PLO04 Belirsiz Follows current developments in the field of nutrition and dietetics and integrates them into professional practice. 4
PLO05 Belirsiz Uses information technologies effectively to access accurate and reliable information in his/her field.
PLO06 Belirsiz By adopting a lifelong learning approach, he/she ensures continuous professional development 4
PLO07 Belirsiz Knows his/her duties, rights and responsibilities within the legal framework and acts in accordance with the principles of professional ethics.
PLO08 Belirsiz Uses the professional knowledge and skills acquired at national and international levels in accordance with the basic values and cultural differences of society. 4
PLO09 Belirsiz Knows nutrition and dietetics terminology in English and contributes to professional development by accessing international literature. 5
PLO10 Belirsiz Designs and conducts scientific research, projects and experiments related to his/her field.
PLO11 Belirsiz Works in collaboration with different disciplines in the field of professional practice.
PLO12 Belirsiz Develops and implements individualized professional approaches appropriate to the physiological, environmental, and socio-cultural needs of healthy or sick individuals.


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 General Introduction Reading-Research Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
2 Carbohydrates in Human Nutrition Reading-Research Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
3 Food Groups and Carbohydrates Reading-Research Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
4 Types and Properties of Carbohydrates in Foods Reading-Research Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
5 Carbohydrates and Nutritional Value Reading-Research Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
6 Presenting and Interactively Discussing a Current Article on Carbohydrates I Reading-Research Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
7 Presenting and Interactively Discussing a Current Article on Carbohydrates II Reading-Research Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
8 Mid-Term Exam Reading-Research Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
9 The Role of Lipids in Human Nutrition Reading-Research Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
10 Food Groups and Lipids Reading-Research Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
11 Types and Properties of Lipids in Foods Reading-Research Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
12 Lipids and Nutritional Value Reading-Research Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
13 Presenting and Interactively Discussing a Current Article on Lipids I Reading-Research Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
14 Presenting and Interactively Discussing a Current Article on Lipids II Reading-Research Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
15 Preparing for the Final Exam Reading-Research Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
16 Term Exams I Reading-Research Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
17 Term Exams II Reading-Research Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav


Student Workload - ECTS

Works Number Time (Hour) Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 2 28
Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 2 28
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 6 6
Final Exam 1 16 16
Total Workload (Hour) 78
Total Workload / 25 (h) 3,12
ECTS 3 ECTS

Update Time: 21.08.2025 09:01