PhD in Nutrition and Dietetics with a master's degree
PhD	TR-NQF-HE: Level 8	QF-EHEA: Third Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 8

General course introduction information

Course Code:

BDY721

Course Name:

Advanced Methods in Evaluating Nutritional Status

Course Semester:

Fall

Course Credits:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
3	0	3	15

Language of instruction:

Course Requisites:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Department Elective

Course Level:

PhD

TR-NQF-HE:8. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:Third Cycle

EQF-LLL:8. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Face to face

Course Coordinator :

Assoc. Prof. HANDE ÖNGÜN YILMAZ

Course Lecturer(s):

Öğr.Gör. KEVSER KARLI

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:	The aim of this course is to gain the ability to use and evaluate anthropometric measurements which are used to assess nutritional status.
Course Content:	In this course, anthropometry which is one of the nutritional status assessment methods, determination amount of body fat and lean tissue , length, diameter, width, skinfold thickness measurements, nutritional status screening tests, bioelectrical impedance analysis, laboratory work are examined.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
1) Learning the advance methods used in determining the nutritional status of the individual and the society
2) To learn the application and evaluation of the methods used in determining the nutritional status
Field Specific Competence
1) Determination of nutritional status of patients and healthy individuals by using nutritional status screening tests.
2) Determination and evaluation of food consumption level
3) Evaluation of the nutritional status of hospitalized patients
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Definition and content of anthropometry	Following the current course schedule
2)	Anthropometric methods are used to determine the nutritional status	Following the current course schedule
3)	Body weight and height and their evaluation I	Following the current course schedule
4)	Body weight and height and their evaluation II	Following the current course schedule
5)	Body Mass Index (BMI)	Following the current course schedule
6)	Determination of Body Composition I	Following the current course schedule
7)	Determination of Body Composition II	Following the current course schedule
8)	Measurement of skinfold thickness	Following the current course schedule
9)	Girth Measurements	Following the current course schedule
10)	Length measurements	Following the current course schedule
11)	Laboratory Methods in the Determination of Body Composition	Following the current course schedule
12)	Bioelectrical impedance analysis I	Following the current course schedule
13)	Bioelectrical impedance analysis II	Following the current course schedule
14)	Evaluation of term paper	Following the current course schedule

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:

Dersin Kaynakları
Kaynak
Lohman TG, Roche AF, Martorell R. (Eds): Anthropometric Standardization Reference Manual, Kinetics Books, Champaign, Illinois, 1988.
Gibson RS. Principles of Nutritional Assessment. Oxford University Press, Newyork, 1990.
Frisancho AR, Standards: An Interactive Nutritional Reference of Body Size and Body Composition for Children and Adults, University of Michigan Press, 2008.

References:

Lohman TG, Roche AF, Martorell R. (Eds): Anthropometric Standardization Reference Manual, Kinetics Books, Champaign, Illinois, 1988.
Gibson RS. Principles of Nutritional Assessment. Oxford University Press, Newyork, 1990.
Frisancho AR, Standards: An Interactive Nutritional Reference of Body Size and Body Composition for Children and Adults, University of Michigan Press, 2008.

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
Program Outcomes
1) To be able to defend original ideas in discussing the issues in the field, to analyze and develop social relations and norms that direct these relations with a critical point of view
1) Increase decision-making ability by developing rational solutions with creative and critical thinking method to new developments related to the field and possible problems.
2) To acquire the ability to develop, authenticate and deepen the level of expertise by researching, discussing and discussing more sophisticated and advanced information in an up-to-date and original manner in relation to the graduate education that the student has received.
3) Be able to evaluate and use new information in the field with a systematic approach.
5) To develop multidisciplinary study skills and to provide practical approaches to solve interdisciplinary problems and to be a leader in the team here.
7) to contribute to the solution of social, scientific, cultural and ethical problems encountered in the issues related to the moment, to make good use of the strategic decision-making processes in the solution of these problems and to contribute to the society in which it lives

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

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

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	To be able to defend original ideas in discussing the issues in the field, to analyze and develop social relations and norms that direct these relations with a critical point of view
1)	Increase decision-making ability by developing rational solutions with creative and critical thinking method to new developments related to the field and possible problems.
2)	To acquire the ability to develop, authenticate and deepen the level of expertise by researching, discussing and discussing more sophisticated and advanced information in an up-to-date and original manner in relation to the graduate education that the student has received.
3)	Be able to evaluate and use new information in the field with a systematic approach.
5)	To develop multidisciplinary study skills and to provide practical approaches to solve interdisciplinary problems and to be a leader in the team here.
7)	to contribute to the solution of social, scientific, cultural and ethical problems encountered in the issues related to the moment, to make good use of the strategic decision-making processes in the solution of these problems and to contribute to the society in which it lives

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Expression
Individual study and homework
Lesson

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Written Exam (Open-ended questions, multiple choice, true-false, matching, fill in the blanks, sequencing)
Homework

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Homework Assignments	1	% 20
Midterms	1	% 20
Final	1	% 60
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 60
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	3	42
Presentations / Seminar	1	1	1
Homework Assignments	1	1	1
Final	1	1	1
Total Workload			87