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| Unit | |
| Code | SD0751 |
| Name | Basic Nutrition Information |
| Term | 2025-2026 Academic Year |
| Term | Fall and Spring |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 3 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Üniversite Dersi |
| Label | UCC University Common Course |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Öğr. Gör. Dr. İLYAS ÖZOĞUL |
| Course Instructor |
Öğr. Gör. Dr. İLYAS ÖZOĞUL
(Bahar)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
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Course Goal / Objective
The aim of this course is to teach the basic principles of nutrition, explain the functions of nutrients in the body, and convey the effects of healthy, balanced nutrition on individual and public health. Within the scope of the course, students are expected to learn about food groups, be able to assess their daily nutritional requirements, and acquire scientific knowledge about nutrition principles specific to different stages of life.
Course Content
The relationship between nutrition and health, Basic nutrition concepts and definitions, Energy and energy balance, Nutrients, Proteins, Fats, Micronutrients
Course Precondition
Resources
Nutrition,Krause’s Food & the Nutrition Care Process
Notes
Turkish Nutrition Guide (TÜBER),Nutrition Guideline(WHO)
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Explains the basic concepts of nutrition and the effects of healthy eating on human health. |
| LO02 | Defines macro and micronutrients (carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, water) and explains their functions in the body. |
| LO03 | It evaluates the relationship between energy balance, metabolism, and body weight control. |
| LO04 | It explains nutritional requirements according to age, gender, and physiological conditions (infancy, childhood, adolescence, adulthood, old age, pregnancy, breastfeeding). |
| LO05 | It explains nutritional requirements according to age, gender, and physiological conditions (infancy, childhood, adolescence, adulthood, old age, pregnancy, breastfeeding). |
| LO06 | Beslenme eksikliklerinin ve fazlalıklarının nedenlerini ve bunların sağlık üzerindeki etkilerini analiz eder. |
| LO07 | Explains the relationship between nutrition and disease (obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, etc.) at a basic level. |
| LO08 | Interprets nutrition labels and health claims related to nutrition. |
| LO09 | Interprets nutrition labels and health claims related to nutrition. |
| LO10 | Evaluates current information on nutrition by distinguishing it from scientific sources. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Course introduction and scope | research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 2 | The relationship between nutrition and health | Research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 3 | Energy requirement and energy balance | Research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 4 | Carbohydrates: classification, digestion, and metabolism | Research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 5 | Proteins: structure, functions, and requirements | Research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 6 | Fats (lipids): classification, functions | Research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 7 | Saturated and unsaturated fatty acids and health | Research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav, Ödev |
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| 9 | Vitamins: fat-soluble and water-soluble vitamins | Research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 10 | Vitamin deficiencies and toxicities | Research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 11 | Minerals and water | Research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 12 | Nutritional deficiencies and imbalances | Research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 13 | Nutrition and chronic disease | Research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 14 | Obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases | Research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 15 | National and international nutrition guidelines (TÜBER, WHO) | Research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma, Anlatım |
| 16 | Term Exams | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav, Ödev |
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| 17 | Term Exams | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav, Ödev |
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 | 8 | 8 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 16 | 16 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 80 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 3,20 | ||
| ECTS | 3 ECTS | ||