Information Package / Course Catalogue
Nutrition in Public Health Field Practice
Course Code: BDB427
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 14
Credit: 9
Lab: 0
ECTS: 9
Objectives of the Course

The aim of this course is to enable students to assess the nutritional status and dietary habits of the community in the field using scientific methods, evaluate and interpret the collected data, and gain competencies in nutrition education, material development, implementation, reporting, and teamwork to raise awareness of adequate, balanced, and sustainable nutrition among individuals and communities

Course Content

The course covers community nutrition practices in primary health care and social service settings, including field study planning, target group and needs assessment, development of data collection tools, evaluation of nutritional status and dietary habits, priority setting, nutrition education and counseling, preparation of educational materials, evaluation of implementation outcomes, report writing, and presentation.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Assesses the nutritional status and dietary habits of the community using scientific data collection methods.
2.Analyzes and interprets field data and prioritizes community nutrition problems.
3.Develops and implements nutrition education and counseling content appropriate to the needs of the target group.
4.Prepares clear, accessible, and evidence-based educational materials for different age and risk groups.
5.Carries out teamwork by communicating effectively with health professionals and stakeholders in primary health care and social service settings.
6.Reports and presents the outcomes of field practice in accordance with ethical principles and develops community-based solution recommendations.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.T.C. S.B Temel Sağlık Hizmetleri Genel Md./ T.C. S.B. Sağlık Projesi Genel Md. / H.Ü. Beslenme ve Diyetetik Bölümü. Toplumun Beslenmede Bilinçlendirilmesi Saha Personeli için Toplum Beslenmesi Programı Eğitim Materyali, Ankara, 2002.
2.T. C. Sağlık Bakanlığı Temel Sağlık Hizmetleri Genel Md./ H.Ü. Beslenme ve Diyetetik Bölümü. Türkiye??ye Özgü Beslenme Rehberi, Ankara, 20042015.
3.T.C. S.B Temel Sağlık Hizmetleri Genel Md. Gıda Güvenliği Daire Başkanlığı. Beslenme Bilgi Serisi. Ekim 2006.
4.Baysal A. Beslenme. 13. Baskı, Hatiboğlu Yayınevi, Ankara, 20112012.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction to the course, aim of field practice, ethical principles, institution orientation, and planning of educational material development
Week 1 - Practice
Field application
Week 2 - Theoretical
Internship, fieldwork, training and data collection at primary health and social services institutions
Week 2 - Practice
Field application
Week 3 - Theoretical
Internship, fieldwork, training and data collection at primary health and social services organizations
Week 3 - Practice
Field application
Week 4 - Theoretical
Internship, fieldwork, training and data collection at primary health and social services institutions
Week 4 - Practice
Field application
Week 5 - Theoretical
Internship, fieldwork, training and data collection at primary health and social services organizations
Week 5 - Practice
Field application
Week 6 - Theoretical
Internship at Primary Health and Social Services Institutions, Training and Data Collection
Week 6 - Practice
Field application
Week 7 - Theoretical
Internship at the primary health care and social services institutions, evaluation and report preparation
Week 7 - Practice
Field application
Week 8 - Theoretical
Preparation of internship and training materials in primary health care and social services institutions
Week 8 - Practice
Field application
Week 9 - Theoretical
Internship, fieldwork, training and data collection at primary health and social services organizations
Week 9 - Practice
Field application
Week 10 - Theoretical
Internship, fieldwork, training and data collection at primary health and social services institutions
Week 10 - Practice
Field application
Week 11 - Theoretical
Internship, fieldwork, training and data collection at primary health and social services institutions
Week 11 - Practice
Field application
Week 12 - Theoretical
Internship, fieldwork, training and data collection at primary health and social services organizations
Week 12 - Practice
Field application
Week 13 - Theoretical
Week Internship, fieldwork, training and data collection at primary health and social services institutions
Week 13 - Practice
Field application
Week 14 - Theoretical
Internship in primary health care and social services organizations, evaluation and report preparation
Week 14 - Practice
Field application
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Presentation1%10
Assignment1%10
Verbal Examination1%20
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140228
Lecture - Practice14014196
Assignment1112
Presentation 1112
Final Examination1213
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)231
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
3
3
2
1
4
3
3
3
OÇ-2
4
5
4
4
2
1
5
4
3
4
OÇ-3
4
4
5
3
2
1
4
4
4
4
OÇ-4
4
3
5
2
2
1
4
4
4
4
OÇ-5
3
2
3
2
1
1
3
4
5
3
OÇ-6
4
4
5
3
2
1
5
5
4
4
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026