Information Package / Course Catalogue
Healthy Lifestyle and Nutrition
Course Code: İAY018
Course Type: Non Departmental Elective
Couse Group: Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 2
Objectives of the Course

The aim of this course is to provide students with the knowledge and skills to adopt a healthy lifestyle and develop nutritional habits. Students will learn the habits necessary for a healthy life by being informed about topics such as healthy nutrition, physical activity, sleep patterns and stress management.

Course Content

This course aims to help students gain healthy lifestyle habits and develop a conscious approach to nutrition. The course will cover topics such as the basics of healthy nutrition, food groups, nutrients the body needs, portion control and balanced nutrition. In addition, the relationship between physical activity and nutrition, exercise for a healthy life, stress management, sleep patterns and environmentally friendly nutrition habits will be discussed. While students learn about nutritional needs according to age groups, they will discover the positive effects of a healthy lifestyle on personal health. In addition, the connection between common health problems (obesity, diabetes, heart diseases) and nutrition will be emphasized and healthy lifestyle recommendations will be presented to prevent these diseases

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.To have knowledge about healthy nutrition and creating a lifestyle.
2.To learn the nutritional needs of different age groups.
3.To understand the relationship between exercise and healthy nutrition.
4.To learn nutritional approaches for health problems.
5.To habits and gain sustainable nutritidevelop nutritional onal habits.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.1. Yazıcı, E., Healthy Life and Nutrition, Sağlık Publishing House, 2020.
2.2. Kaya, T., Healthy Nutrition and Exercise, 2nd Edition, 2019.
3.3. Güler, M., Nutrition Information and Health, Bilim Publishing House, 2021
4.4. Küçük, H., Sustainable Nutrition and Environment, 2018.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Basic Nutrition Information and Food Groups
Week 2 - Theoretical
Healthy Eating Habits
Week 3 - Theoretical
The Relationship Between Physical Activity and Nutrition
Week 4 - Theoretical
The Relationship Between Obesity and Diabetes and Nutrition
Week 5 - Theoretical
Heart Diseases and Nutrition
Week 6 - Theoretical
The Effect of Psychological Factors on Nutrition
Week 7 - Theoretical
The Effect of Social Factors on Nutrition
Week 8 - Theoretical
Exercise and Diet: Athlete Nutrition
Week 9 - Theoretical
Stress Management and Nutrition
Week 10 - Theoretical
Stress Management and Nutrition
Week 11 - Theoretical
Organic Foods and Environmentally Friendly Nutrition
Week 12 - Theoretical
Food Cruelty and Food Waste
Week 13 - Theoretical
Reading Food Labels and Making Conscious Choices
Week 14 - Theoretical
Creating a Healthy Lifestyle: A Plan
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Assignment1%10
Quiz1%10
Midterm Examination1%20
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory201428
Assignment1066
Midterm Examination1066
Final Examination101010
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)50
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
PÇ-9
PÇ-10
OÇ-1
4
5
4
5
OÇ-2
4
5
5
5
OÇ-3
5
4
5
4
OÇ-4
4
5
4
5
OÇ-5
5
5
4
5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026