Graduate Education Institute · Nutrition and Dietetics · Master
ECTS: 7.5 T+P+L: 3+0+0 Departmental Elective
Coordinator: Doç. Dr. Serap ANDAÇ
Course Objective
To inform students about the effects of obesity and eating behavior disorders such as anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa , food intake and body weight.
Course Content
Weight control, nutrient intake, eating behavior disorders, weight control mechanism.
Required Resources
Current research and review articles
Course Learning Outcomes
- Explains medical nutrition therapy in obesity.
- Defines all information related to body weight management in detail
- Applies nutrition therapy in eating disorders.
Core Area Distribution
(72) Health%100
Teaching Methods
ExpressionQuestion-AnswerDiscussion
Assessment & Evaluation
HomeworkTesting (Essay / Tests: True-Falls, multiple-choice, short answer, matching)
ECTS / Workload
| Activity | Quantity | Duration (h) | Total Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Duration (Including Exam Week) | 16 | 3 | 48 |
| Out of Class Study Period | 14 | 9 | 126 |
| Midterm | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Assignment | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Course Schedule
| Week | Subject | Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Course Introduction, General Rules, and Conceptual Framework | Current Articles |
| 2 | Neurobiology of Appetite, Hormones, and Peptides – Epidemiology and Pathophysiology of Obesity | Current Articles |
| 3 | Energy Balance, Metabolic Adaptation, and Malnutrition | Current Articles |
| 4 | Macro- and Micronutrients and Energy Metabolism | Current Articles |
| 5 | Nutritional Interventions in Weight Management | Current Articles |
| 6 | Environmental Factors | Current Articles |
| 7 | Eating Behavior and Psychological Factors | Current Articles |
| 8 | Sleep, Stress, and Circadian Rhythm | Current Articles |
| 9 | Midterm | Midterm |
| 10 | Dietary Intake and Body Weight Management in Special Populations | Current Articles |
| 11 | Functional Foods in Weight Management | Current Articles |
| 12 | Body Weight Maintenance and Regain | Current Articles |
| 13 | Current and Experimental Approaches | Current Articles |
| 14 | Current and Experimental Approaches | Current Articles |
| 15 | Physical Activity and Body Composition | Current Articles |
| 16 | Elimination Diets and VA | Current Articles |