Faculty of Health Sciences · Nutrition and Dietetics · Undergraduate
ECTS: 3 T+P+L: 2+0+0 Departmental Elective
Coordinator: Doç. Dr. Serap ANDAÇ
Course Objective
The aim of this course is to discuss and learning the effects of macro and micronutrients on diseases for nutrition and dietetics students
Course Content
Understanding the roles of macro and micronutrients in the formation, prevention and treatment of diseases
Required Resources
Various books and current articles on the subject
Mahan, L. K., Raymond, J. L., & Escott-Stump, S. (2021). Krause’s food & the nutrition care process (16th ed.). Elsevier.
Recommended Resources
Various books and current articles on the subject
Course Learning Outcomes
- Explains the concepts of probiotics and prebiotics and evaluates their effects on health.
- Explains the roles of micronutrients in the prevention and treatment of diseases.
- Evaluates the effects of macronutrients and micronutrients on diseases.
- Explains the definitions of macronutrients and micronutrients.
- Explains the roles of macronutrients in the prevention and treatment of diseases.
Core Area Distribution
(72) Health%100
Teaching Methods
ExpressionQuestion-AnswerDiscussionSelf study
Assessment & Evaluation
Testing (Essay / Tests: True-Falls, multiple-choice, short answer, matching)
ECTS / Workload
| Activity | Quantity | Duration (h) | Total Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Duration (Including Exam Week) | 16 | 2 | 32 |
| Out of Class Study Period | 16 | 2 | 32 |
| Midterm | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Assignment | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final | 1 | 7 | 7 |
Course Schedule
| Week | Subject | Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Course introduction, introduction and transfer of purpose | Books and current articles on the subject |
| 2 | Macronutrients and their effect on diseases- 1 | Books and current articles on the subject |
| 3 | Macronutrients and their effect on diseases- 2 | Books and current articles on the subject |
| 4 | Macronutrients and their effect on diseases- 3 | Books and current articles on the subject |
| 5 | Macronutrients and their effect on diseases-4 | Books and current articles on the subject |
| 6 | Seconder metabolites and their effect on diseases- 2 | Books and current articles on the subject |
| 7 | Secondary metabolites and their effects on diseases | Books and current articles on the subject |
| 8 | Midterm | Midterm |
| 9 | Micronutrients and their effect on diseases | Books and current articles on the subject |
| 10 | Micronutrients and their effect on diseases | Books and current articles on the subject |
| 11 | Micronutrients and their effect on diseases | Books and current articles on the subject |
| 12 | Micronutrients and their effect on diseases | Books and current articles on the subject |
| 13 | Micronutrients and their effect on diseases | Books and current articles on the subject |
| 14 | Effects of prebiotics and probiotics on disease | Books and current articles on the subject |
| 15 | Effects of prebiotics and probiotics on diseases | Books and current articles on the subject |
| 16 | Final Exam | Final Exam |