Information Package / Course Catalogue
Nutrition in Pregnancy and Puerperium
Course Code: BDB230
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

Determine the interaction physiological, metabolic and endocrine changes related to nutrition in period of pregnancy and lactation, learn the principles of nutrition therapy in cases (gestational diabetes, maternal PKU, neural tube defects, hyperemesis gravidarum, preeclampsia, etc.), that required medical nutrition therapy in this period, discuss the related scientific researches, interpret training and applications related to clinical and community nutrition, incorporate the applications is intended.

Course Content

This course, metabolic adaptation for pregnancy and lactation (GIS changes, changes in endocrine-hormones, energy, CHO, changes in protein and fat metabolism, maternal health and milk yield changes, etc.), nutritional physiology (weight gain, fetal development, changes in appetite case, hyperemesis gravidarum, etc.), pregestastional-gestational diabetes and nutritional therapy, macro (Cho, prt., fats) and micronutrients requirements (vitamins and minerals) during pregnancy and lactation are included.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Learns endocrine changes and nutritional physiology of pregnancy and lactation period.
2.Learns about the importance of preconceptional nutrition. Learn about fetal development and nutrition and neural tube defects
3.Learns about basic clinical nutrition practices for this period.
4.Obtains information and can be calculated about food and nutrient requirements during pregnancy and lactation.
5.Learns and can develop solutions about nutrition problems during pregnancy and lactation period.
6.Obtains information and can develop suggestions about applications and programs related to pregnancy and lactation.
7.Gains skills to access to searched information, analyzes, bring together and presentation.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.American Journal of Clinical Nutrition
2.Essentials of Life Cycle Nutrition (Eds: Sharlin J, Edelstein S), Jones and Barletts Publishers, 2011, USA.
3.Modern nutrition in health and disease ( Eds: Shils m, Shike M, Ross c, et al) Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2006.
4.Handbook of Nutrition and Pregnancy ( Ed:Lammi-Keefe JC), Humana Press,2008.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
General principles of nutrition in pregnancy and lactation
Week 2 - Theoretical
General principles of nutrition in pregnancy and lactation
Week 3 - Theoretical
Programs and practices related to pregnancy and lactation
Week 4 - Theoretical
Preconceptional Nutrition
Week 5 - Theoretical
Fetal growth and nutrition
Week 6 - Theoretical
Neural tube defects
Week 7 - Theoretical
Anemia and Nutrition applications (Quiz)
Week 8 - Theoretical
Breast milk
Week 9 - Theoretical
Gestational hypertension, preeclampsia, gestational diabetes, and nutrition practices
Week 10 - Theoretical
Use of nutritional supplements in pregnancy and lactation (vitamins, minerals, herbal support etc.).
Week 11 - Theoretical
Maternal changes in lactation and food / nutrient requirements
Week 12 - Theoretical
Articles discussing, general assessment
Week 13 - Theoretical
Articles discussing, general assessment
Week 14 - Theoretical
Articles discussing, general assessment
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Assignment2%10
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory143277
Assignment2114
Midterm Examination19110
Final Examination19110
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)101
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026