Nutrition and Dietetics
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

General course introduction information

Course Code:

BES318

Course Name:

Nutrition Education

Course Semester:

Spring

Course Credits:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
3	0	3	5

Language of instruction:

TR-EN

Course Requisites:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Compulsory

Course Level:

Bachelor

TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:First Cycle

EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Face to face

Course Coordinator :

Dr.Öğr.Üyesi KÜBRA DERYA İPEK

Course Lecturer(s):

Dr.Öğr.Üyesi FUNDA ŞENSOY

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:	To teach the students what educational materials can be used in community nutrition or individual nutrition education, how these materials can affect the society, the methods of transportation to the risk groups of the society or large masses, and the educational materials that can be used in these groups, the requirements and the benefits of effective communication.
Course Content:	To be able to communicate and train on nutrition with healthy and sick individuals in all age groups, to use different educational materials and methods, to empathize in these trainings.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Knows the appropriate methods and materials used in nutrition education
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
1) Aware of the relationship between education and behavioral sciences and nutrition education
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
1) Gains communication and empathy skills.
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
1) Learns and gains the qualities that a dietician should have.
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility
1) Gains educational planning skills for different age groups.

Lesson Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	General information about the course- The purpose and scope of Nutrition Education course
2)	Nutrition education needs, difficulties in education about nutrition of society, Education: Definition, Teaching Principles and Methods
3)	Nutrition Education: Definitions, theoretical approach
4)	Nutrition Education: Teaching Principles and Methods
5)	Nutrition education: Behavioral and educational science theories I
6)	Nutrition education: Behavioral and educational science theories II
7)	midterm exam
8)	STUDENT PRESENTATIONS
9)	STUDENT PRESENTATIONS
10)	STUDENT PRESENTATIONS
11)	STUDENT PRESENTATIONS
12)	STUDENT PRESENTATIONS
13)	STUDENT PRESENTATIONS
14)	STUDENT PRESENTATIONS

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:

Holli B., Beto J.(2014) Nutrition Counseling and Education Skills for Dietetics Professionals, sixth edition, Wolters Kluwer, Lippincott Williams&Wilkins.

Contento IR.(2011), Nutrition Education, second edition,Jones and Bartlett Publishers

References:

Kutluay- Merdol, T.: Okul Öncesi dönem Eğitimi Veren kişi ve Kurumlar için Beslenme Eğitimi Rehberi, 1990.
2)Kutluay-Merdol, T ve ark.: Toplu Beslenme Yapılan Kurumlarda Çalışan Personel İçin Sanitasyon/Hijyen Eğitim Rehberi, 2003.
3) Moats, S., & Olson, S. (Eds.). (2013). Nutrition education in the K-12 curriculum: The role of national standards: workshop summary. National Academies Press.

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
Program Outcomes
1) Graduates have the knowledge of attaining scientific knowledge in the field, monitoring, evaluating and applying current literature.
2) Graduates provide preventive health education for individual, family and community by using the information obtained in health field.
3) Graduates take responsibility as individuals and team members to solve complex and unforeseen problems encountered in the field of practice.
5) Graduates evaluates advanced knowledge and skills in the field of health with a critical approach.
6) Graduates transfer information and solution proposal for problems to people and institutions concerned about health field in written and verbally; listen to the thoughts, expectations and expectations of the people and institutions concerned.
7) Graduates become a role model for colleagues and society through Professional identity.
8) Graduates are competent enough to understand the anatomy, physiological functions and behavior of healthy individuals and/or the patients; it is empowering to understand the relationship between the individual's health and the physical and social environment.
9) As an individual, he acts in accordance with laws, regulations, legislation and professional codes of ethics regarding his duties, rights and responsibilities.
10) Cooperate with persons from related disciplines and act in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethical values at the stages of data collection, interpretation, application and announcement of results related to the health field.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Graduates have the knowledge of attaining scientific knowledge in the field, monitoring, evaluating and applying current literature.	4
2)	Graduates provide preventive health education for individual, family and community by using the information obtained in health field.	5
3)	Graduates take responsibility as individuals and team members to solve complex and unforeseen problems encountered in the field of practice.	5
5)	Graduates evaluates advanced knowledge and skills in the field of health with a critical approach.	4
6)	Graduates transfer information and solution proposal for problems to people and institutions concerned about health field in written and verbally; listen to the thoughts, expectations and expectations of the people and institutions concerned.	4
7)	Graduates become a role model for colleagues and society through Professional identity.	5
8)	Graduates are competent enough to understand the anatomy, physiological functions and behavior of healthy individuals and/or the patients; it is empowering to understand the relationship between the individual's health and the physical and social environment.	3
9)	As an individual, he acts in accordance with laws, regulations, legislation and professional codes of ethics regarding his duties, rights and responsibilities.	3
10)	Cooperate with persons from related disciplines and act in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethical values at the stages of data collection, interpretation, application and announcement of results related to the health field.	5

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Expression
Brainstorming/ Six tihnking hats
Individual study and homework
Lesson
Group study and homework
Q&A / Discussion

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Written Exam (Open-ended questions, multiple choice, true-false, matching, fill in the blanks, sequencing)
Homework
Application
Individual Project
Group project
Presentation
Bilgisayar Destekli Sunum

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Attendance	14	% 10
Presentation	1	% 40
Final	1	% 40
Paper Submission	1	% 10
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 40
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	14	3	42
Study Hours Out of Class	14	1	14
Presentations / Seminar	7	3	21
Paper Submission	1	7	7
Final	1	1	1
Total Workload			85