Information Package / Course Catalogue
Diet Therapy in Diseases I
Course Code: BDB303
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 2
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 6
Objectives of the Course

The aim of this course is to familiarize students with the role of nutrition in the development and treatment of various diseases, and to equip them with theoretical knowledge and practical skills in planning appropriate diets in accordance with the principles of disease-specific medical nutritional therapy.

Course Content

The importance of medical nutritional therapy lies in the treatment of obesity, eating disorders, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, metabolic syndrome, gastrointestinal disorders, cancer, and bone marrow transplantation.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Lec. Burcu DENİZ GÜNEŞ
Learning Outcomes
1.This course describes the etiology, clinical findings, complications, and interaction of nutrition with acute and chronic diseases related to nutrition in adult individuals.
2.This section evaluates the fundamental principles, steps, and importance of medical nutritional therapy in the prevention and treatment of diseases.
3.It assesses patients' nutritional status and calculates disease-specific energy and nutrient requirements.
4.Plans nutritional education and counseling for the patient, taking into account the clinical diagnosis, biochemical findings and sociocultural characteristics of the individual.
5.They plan, implement, and monitor disease-specific medical nutritional therapy according to individual needs.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Baysal, A., Aksoy, M., Besler, T., Bozkurt, N., Keçecioğlu, S., Mercanlıgil, S., Merdol-Kutluay, T., Pekcan, G., Yıldız, E. (2011). Diyet El Kitabı (6.Baskı). Ankara: Hatiboğlu Yayınevi
2.Krause Besin & Beslenme Bakım Süreci, Akbulut G (ed.), Nobel Ankara Tıp Kitapevi, 2019
3.Gastrointestinal Sistem Hastalıklarında Beslenme, Akbulut G (ed), Nobel Ankara Tıp Kitapevi, 2018
4.Yetişkin hastalıklarında Tıbbi Beslenme Tedavisi, Mercanlıgil SM, Şahin H, Akbulut G, Yıldıran H. (ed), Ankara Nobel Tıp Kitabevleri, 2021
5.Tıbbi Beslenme Tedavisinde Güncel Uygulamalar, Akbulut G (ed), Nobel Ankara, 2018
6.Endokrin ve Kardiyometabolik Hastalıklarda Tıbbi Beslenme Tedavisi, Akbulut G (ed), Nobel Ankara, 2019
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction to Diet in Diseases
Week 1 - Practice
General aspect of meal planning methods
Week 2 - Theoretical
Obesity and Medical Nutrition Therapy
Week 2 - Practice
Medical Nutrition Therapy Practices in Obesity
Week 3 - Theoretical
Obesity and Medical Nutrition Therapy
Week 3 - Practice
Medical Nutrition Therapy Practices in Obesity
Week 4 - Theoretical
Medical Nutrition Therapy in Eating Disorders
Week 4 - Practice
Medical Nutrition Therapy Applications in Eating Disorders
Week 5 - Theoretical
Diabetes Mellitus and Medical Nutrition Therapy
Week 5 - Practice
Medical Nutrition Therapy Applications in Diabetes Mellitus
Week 6 - Theoretical
Diabetes Mellitus and Medical Nutrition Therapy
Week 6 - Practice
Medical Nutrition Therapy Applications in Diabetes Mellitus
Week 7 - Theoretical
Carbohydrate Counting
Week 7 - Practice
Carbohydrate Counting Applications
Week 8 - Intermediate Exam
Midterm Exam
Week 9 - Theoretical
Cardiovascular Diseases and Medical Nutrition Therapy
Week 9 - Practice
Medical Nutrition Therapy Applications in Cardiovascular Diseases
Week 10 - Theoretical
Cardiovascular Diseases and Medical Nutrition Therapy
Week 10 - Practice
Medical Nutrition Therapy Applications in Cardiovascular Diseases
Week 11 - Theoretical
Metabolic Syndrome and Medical Nutrition Therapy
Week 11 - Practice
Medical Nutrition Therapy Applications in Metabolic Syndrome
Week 12 - Theoretical
Gastrointestinal System Diseases and Medical Nutrition Therapy
Week 12 - Practice
Applications of Medical Nutrition Therapy in Gastrointestinal System Diseases
Week 13 - Theoretical
Gastrointestinal System Diseases and Medical Nutrition Therapy
Week 13 - Practice
Applications of Medical Nutrition Therapy in Gastrointestinal System Diseases
Week 14 - Theoretical
Medical Nutrition Therapy in Cancer
Week 15 - Theoretical
Bone Marrow-Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation and Medical Nutrition Therapy
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Practice1%30
Assignment1%5
Midterm Examination1%20
Final Examination1%45
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory142256
Lecture - Practice142256
Assignment1112
Practice Examination110111
Midterm Examination110212
Final Examination110212
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)149
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
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PÇ-3
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PÇ-5
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PÇ-7
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PÇ-9
PÇ-10
OÇ-1
5
3
3
4
3
2
2
3
OÇ-2
5
4
4
5
3
3
2
3
OÇ-3
4
5
3
5
4
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2
3
OÇ-4
3
4
5
4
3
4
5
3
OÇ-5
4
5
4
5
4
4
4
4
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026