BTB611 - NUTRITION IN SCHOOL PERIOD
| Course Name | Code | Semester | Theory (hours/week) |
Application (hours/week) |
Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NUTRITION IN SCHOOL PERIOD | BTB611 | 1st Semester | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 |
| Prequisites | None | |||||
| Course language | Turkish | |||||
| Course type | Elective | |||||
| Mode of Delivery | Face-to-Face | |||||
| Learning and teaching strategies | Discussion Demonstration Other: Narration and explication | |||||
| Instructor (s) | Assoc.Prof.Dr. Pelin Bilgiç | |||||
| Course objective | To be able to learn the normal growth process, nutritional and nutritional requirements, nutritional problems, nutritional habits and school nutrition programs theoretically in school age children and to discuss, interpret and incorporate research into the subject. | |||||
| Learning outcomes |
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| Course Content | Importance and characteristics of nutrition in school children, recommended food and nutrient intakes, nutritional problems and habits, school nutrition programmes in Turkey, and situation in the world | |||||
| References | 1. International Journals of Nutrition and Dietetics | |||||
Course outline weekly
| Weeks | Topics |
|---|---|
| Week 1 | Importance of the school children, food habits |
| Week 2 | Assessment of growth and development, nutritional status, reference data, body composition |
| Week 3 | Recommended daily intakes of school children: nutritional guidelines |
| Week 4 | Nutritional problems of the school children, obesity and underweight, eating disorders |
| Week 5 | Iron deficiency anemia |
| Week 6 | Vitamin and mineral deficiencies ( vit. A, folate, riboflavin, zinc etc. ) |
| Week 7 | Iodine deficiency disorders |
| Week 8 | Dental caries |
| Week 9 | Food allergies and vegetarianism |
| Week 10 | Physical activity and health |
| Week 11 | Health promotion and school nutrition programmes |
| Week 12 | Implemented programs and policies in the World |
| Week 13 | Evaluation of school curriculums |
| Week 14 | General evaluation and Project Presantation |
| Week 15 | Preparation for final exam |
| Week 16 | Final exam |
Assesment methods
| Course activities | Number | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance | 0 | 0 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 |
| Application | 0 | 0 |
| Field activities | 0 | 0 |
| Specific practical training | 0 | 0 |
| Assignments | 0 | 0 |
| Presentation | 0 | 0 |
| Project | 1 | 50 |
| Seminar | 0 | 0 |
| Midterms | 0 | 0 |
| Final exam | 1 | 50 |
| Total | 100 | |
| Percentage of semester activities contributing grade succes | 1 | 50 |
| Percentage of final exam contributing grade succes | 1 | 50 |
| Total | 100 | |
WORKLOAD AND ECTS CALCULATION
| Activities | Number | Duration (hour) | Total Work Load |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Duration (x14) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Application | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Specific practical training | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Field activities | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Study Hours Out of Class (Preliminary work, reinforcement, ect) | 14 | 4 | 56 |
| Presentation / Seminar Preparation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Project | 1 | 50 | 50 |
| Homework assignment | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Midterms (Study duration) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final Exam (Study duration) | 1 | 40 | 40 |
| Total Workload | 30 | 96 | 174 |
Matrix Of The Course Learning Outcomes Versus Program Outcomes
| D.9. Key Learning Outcomes | Contrubition level* | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |
| 1. Has up-to-date knowledge based on evidence in the field and is knowledgeable about technological tools. | X | ||||
| 2. Interprets, analyzes, and reports data from individual or interdisciplinary scientific studies. | X | ||||
| 3. Conducts scientific research using the technological equipment necessary to generate new knowledge based on the information acquired in the field. | X | ||||
| 4. Conducts synthesis and analysis of acquired information, interprets, reports findings. | X | ||||
| 5. Utilizes appropriate statistical methods for the analysis of scientific research. | X | ||||
| 6. Publishes and presents scientific articles independently or collaboratively on field-related topics. | X | ||||
| 7. Takes responsibility when faced with problems related to the field, sets an example for the community, proposes solutions, and utilizes communication technologies. | X | ||||
| 8. Embraces lifelong learning principles, keeps oneself updated, evaluates and interprets scientific articles with evidence-based practices. | X | ||||
| 9. Engages in national or international teamwork within the field, discusses and shares current scientific developments with individuals or groups outside the field through verbal or written communication when necessary. | X | ||||
| 10. Gathers and interprets scientific information ethically, contributes to, conducts, manages, and evaluates studies that will guide national and international nutrition plans and policies, prioritizing individuals and society. | X | ||||
*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest