Description of Individual Course Units
Course Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleType of Course UnitYear of StudySemesterNumber of ECTS Credits
GMS11052021341Principles of NutritionCompulsory114
Level of Course Unit
First Cycle
Objectives of the Course
Examine nutrient that are essential in human nutrition, the chemical structure of nutrients , resources, functions of the human body, problems of inadequate and excessive purchases, requirements, the interaction of other elements to each other
Name of Lecturer(s)
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Mehmet KABACIK
Learning Outcomes
1Can explain definition of nutrition, adequate and balanced nutrition ;
2Can explain food and grouping of food items with examples;
3Can explain the functions of nutrients in our body;
4Knowledge of the daily requirements of nutrients and can calculate the amount to be taken;
5Can calculate the energy values of foods;
6Can classify of food items;
Mode of Delivery
Formal Education
Prerequisites and co-requisities
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
None
Course Contents
Definitions and concepts related to nutrition. Adequate and balanced nutrition.The function of the protein.supplies and daily necessities.Work tasks in the body of nutrients.composition of nutrients.physical and chemical properties.Vitamins and minerals functions.supplies and daily necessities.The energy value of food, energy needs.the body's energy balance,The function of carbohydrates, supplies and daily necessities.The function of the daily oil requirements.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTheoreticalPracticeLaboratory
1Definitions related to nutrition Adequate and balanced nutrition
2Grouping of nutrients
3Functions of proteins, sources and daily requirements
4Functions of carbohydrates, sources and daily requirements
5Functions of oiles, sources and daily requirements
6Functions of vitamins and minerals, sources and daily requirements
7Functions of Water and other drinks and daily requirements
8Midterm exam
9The energy value of nutrients, the body's energy balance
10Foods tasks of body function, combinations of nutrients, physical and chemical properties
11Food groups
12Food groups
13The importance of nutrition in diseases
14Principles of food purchasing, storage, preparation and cooking
15The energy value of food, energy requirements, the body's energy balance
16Final exam
Recommended or Required Reading
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Term (or Year) Learning ActivitiesQuantityWeight
SUM0
End Of Term (or Year) Learning ActivitiesQuantityWeight
SUM0
Yarıyıl (Yıl) İçi Etkinlikleri40
Yarıyıl (Yıl) Sonu Etkinlikleri60
SUM100
Language of Instruction
Work Placement(s)
None
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesNumberTime (hours)Total Work Load (hours)
Midterm Examination111
Final Examination111
Attending Lectures14456
Self Study14456
Individual Study for Mid term Examination313
Individual Study for Final Examination313
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)120
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PO
1
PO
2
PO
3
PO
4
PO
5
PO
6
LO15     
LO25     
LO35     
LO45     
LO55     
LO65     
* Contribution Level : 1 Very low 2 Low 3 Medium 4 High 5 Very High
 
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