Vocatıonal School
Oral And Dental Health

Course Information

BASIC NUTRITION PRINCIPLES
Code Semester Theoretical Practice National Credit ECTS Credit
Hour / Week
SADS151 Fall 2 0 2 2

Prerequisites and co-requisites
Language of instruction Turkish
Type Elective
Level of Course Associate
Lecturer Başak Öncel, Lec.
Mode of Delivery Face to Face
Suggested Subject
Professional practise ( internship ) None
Objectives of the Course The aim of this course is to teach nutrient, nutrient, nutrition concepts and to give information about adequate and balanced nutrition, the relationship between nutrition and health.
Contents of the Course Definition of nutrition and its relationship with health; Understanding of nutritional elements and their importance in nutrition. Structure, classification, functions, sources, daily requirements of macro nutrients. Structure, classification, functions, sources, daily requirements of micronutrients. Adequate and balanced diet. Energy metabolism. To teach the concepts of functional foods and nutrition in special cases and to give information about adequate and balanced nutrition, the relationship between nutrition and health.

Learning Outcomes of Course

# Learning Outcomes
1 The importance of adequate and balanced nutrition
2 Structure of nutrients and mechanism of action in human metabolism
3 The importance of nutrition in terms of body functions
4 Understanding the importance of nutrition in special situations

Course Syllabus

# Subjects Teaching Methods and Technics
1 Definition of nutrition, its importance and health relationships
2 Nutrition Facts and Classification of Nutrients
3 Carbohydrates
4 Proteins
5 Fats
6 Enzymes
7 Energy Metabolism
8 MIDTERM
9 Vitamins
10 Water and minerals
11 Food Groups and Food Pyramid
12 Adequate and Balanced Nutrition Factors
13 Food Additives
14 Functional Foods
15 Nutrition in special situations
16 Final Exam

Course Syllabus

# Material / Resources Information About Resources Reference / Recommended Resources
1 1 Prof.Dr. Sıdıka BULDUK,Beslenme İlkeleri ve Mönü Planlama,Delta Yayıncılık,2013
2 İlbilge Saldamlı, Gıda Kimyası, Hacettepe Üniversitesi Yayınları, 2007
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Method of Assessment

# Weight Work Type Work Title
1 40% Mid-Term Exam Mid-Term Exam
2 60% Final Exam Final Exam

Relationship between Learning Outcomes of Course and Program Outcomes

# Learning Outcomes Program Outcomes Method of Assessment
1 The importance of adequate and balanced nutrition 3͵5͵14 1͵2
2 Structure of nutrients and mechanism of action in human metabolism 4͵12͵14 1͵2
3 The importance of nutrition in terms of body functions 4 1͵2
4 Understanding the importance of nutrition in special situations 4 1͵2
PS. The numbers, which are shown in the column Method of Assessment, presents the methods shown in the previous table, titled as Method of Assessment.

Work Load Details

# Type of Work Quantity Time (Hour) Work Load
1 Course Duration 14 2 28
2 Course Duration Except Class (Preliminary Study, Enhancement) 0 0 0
3 Presentation and Seminar Preparation 0 0 0
4 Web Research, Library and Archival Work 0 0 0
5 Document/Information Listing 0 0 0
6 Workshop 0 0 0
7 Preparation for Midterm Exam 1 1 1
8 Midterm Exam 1 1 1
9 Quiz 0 0 0
10 Homework 0 0 0
11 Midterm Project 0 0 0
12 Midterm Exercise 0 0 0
13 Final Project 0 0 0
14 Final Exercise 0 0 0
15 Preparation for Final Exam 1 1 1
16 Final Exam 1 1 1
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