Vocatıonal School
Dıalysıs

Course Information

PRINCIPLES OF NUTRITION IN DIALYSIS
Code Semester Theoretical Practice National Credit ECTS Credit
Hour / Week
DYZ235 Fall 2 0 2 4

Prerequisites and co-requisites None
Language of instruction Turkish
Type Required
Level of Course Associate
Lecturer Asst. Prof. Özlem ÖZPAK AKKUŞ
Mode of Delivery Face to Face
Suggested Subject None
Professional practise ( internship ) None
Objectives of the Course The aim of this course is to provide students with basic information about nutrition groups, nutritional elements and composition of nutrients within the scope of adequate and balanced nutrition in nutrition of kidney diseases and dialysis.
Contents of the Course Introduction to nutrition; Adequate, balanced and healthy definition of nutrition; The importance of healthy nutrition of carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, vitamins and minerals; chemical structure, properties, classification, functions, sources, daily intake recommendations, over-intake status and toxicity of these nutrients; food pyramids, functional foods, nutritional groups and the characteristics of the foods in the groups, basic nutrition questions in kidney diseases and dialysis, menu planning examples for daily food consumption, Calculation of energy and nutrient values, energy metabolism

Learning Outcomes of Course

# Learning Outcomes
1 Defines the importance of adequate and balanced nutrition.
2 Energy and nutritional elements (carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, water) can be associated with the importance of healthy nutrition and body functioning.
3 Defining the nutritional factors that are effective in the treatment of kidney diseases
4 Describes the quantities of energy and nutrients (carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, water) that different groups have to take in order to be fed adequate and balanced.

Course Syllabus

# Subjects Teaching Methods and Technics
1 Introduction to nutrition and basic concepts of nutrition Expression, discussion, presentation
2 Classification of nutritional elements and nutritional elements Expression, discussion, presentation
3 Carbohydrates: Properties, sources, digestion, absorption, requirements, problems with inadequate and excessive intake, diet pulp Expression, discussion, presentation
4 Lipids: Properties, sources, digestion, absorption, requirements, problems with inadequate and excessive intake Expression, discussion, presentation
5 Proteins: Properties, sources, digestion, absorption, requirements, problems with inadequate and excessive intake Expression, discussion, presentation
6 Vitamins: Properties, sources, digestion, absorption, requirements, problems with inadequate and excessive intake Expression, discussion, presentation
7 Minerals and Water: Properties, sources, digestion, absorption, requirements, problems with inadequate and excessive intake Expression, discussion, presentation
8 Midterm Exam Written examination
9 Energy metabolism: Energy balance, energy value of foods, energy expenditure Expression, discussion, presentation
10 Nutrition groups and food pyramid Expression, discussion, presentation
11 Evaluation of Body Mass Index Expression, discussion, presentation
12 Medical nutrition therapy in Cronical diseases Expression, discussion, presentation
13 Medical nutrition therapy in Acute Kidney Disease Expression, discussion, presentation
14 Medical nutrition therapy in Nephrotic Syndrome Expression, discussion, presentation
15 Medical nutrition therapy of Dialysis Patients Expression, discussion, presentation
16 Final Exam Written examination

Course Syllabus

# Material / Resources Information About Resources Reference / Recommended Resources
1 Prof Dr. Ayşe BAYSAL, Genel Beslenme, Hatiboğlu Yayınları, 2015
2 Prof. Dr. Emel TÜFEKÇİ ALPHAN, Hastalıklarda Beslenme Tedavisi, Hatipoğlu Yayınları, 2014
3 Doç.Dr. Gamze AKBULUT, Tıbbi Beslenme Tedavisinde Güncel Uygulamalar, 2018

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 Defines the importance of adequate and balanced nutrition. 1͵2͵5͵6͵7͵8 1͵2
2 Energy and nutritional elements (carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, water) can be associated with the importance of healthy nutrition and body functioning. 1͵2͵5͵6͵7͵8 1͵2
3 Defining the nutritional factors that are effective in the treatment of kidney diseases 1͵2͵5͵6͵7͵8 1͵2
4 Describes the quantities of energy and nutrients (carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, water) that different groups have to take in order to be fed adequate and balanced. 1͵2͵5͵6͵7͵8 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) 14 2 28
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 3 3
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 3 3
16 Final Exam 1 1 1
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