Information Package / Course Catalogue
Current Topics in Nutrition and Diet
Course Code: BDB412
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 4
Objectives of the Course

The aim of this course is to convey the most up-to-date information in the field of nutrition and dietetics.

Course Content

Reading the selected English language publications in the field of nutrition and dietetics and reviewing the terminology, developing the methods of doing individual studies by following the developments related to the different topics selected in the field of dietetics and preparing the techniques for presenting these studies and preparing them for the transition to academic training.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Ins. Mahmut ÇERİ
Learning Outcomes
1.Learn the suggestions and recommendations of current nutritional and apply experience in practice in weight management.
2.Learn weight management for special populations.
3. Learn maintaning healthy life style.
4.Analyzes the relationship between nutrition and health.
5.Gains the skills of improving quality of life and solving nutritional problems.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Beslenme. Baysal A., Hatiboğlu Yayınevi, 9. Baskı, Ankara,2002.
2.Shils ME, Olson JA, Shihe M, Ross AC. Modern Nutrition in Healthy and Disease. Nihth edition, Lippincott Williams and Wilkins, 1999.
3.Mahan K., Arlin M. Krause's Food, Nutrition and Diet Therapy, 10 th edition, 2000
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
An Obese World
Week 2 - Theoretical
Causes of Obesity
Week 3 - Theoretical
Health Risks of Obesity
Week 4 - Theoretical
Understanding Weight Loss and Fat Loss
Week 5 - Theoretical
Strategies for Losing Weight
Week 6 - Theoretical
Metabolism and Weight Loss
Week 7 - Theoretical
Fad Diets (Quiz)
Week 8 - Theoretical
Nutrition in eating disorders
Week 9 - Theoretical
Physical Activity for Weight Loss
Week 10 - Theoretical
Gender Differences, Aging and Weight Gain
Week 11 - Theoretical
Weight Management for Special Populations
Week 12 - Theoretical
Avoiding Weight Loss Pitfalls
Week 13 - Theoretical
Maintaining a Healthy Lifestyle
Week 14 - Theoretical
Conclusion - Frequently Asked Questions
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory134278
Midterm Examination110111
Final Examination110111
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)100
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026