Information Package / Course Catalogue
Diet, Nutrition and Health
Course Code: YII506
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 5
Objectives of the Course

Focuses on the basic principles of diet and nutrition. Nutritional habits affecting health are examined.

Course Content

Focuses on new trends and research on diet and nutrition. Students are encouraged to explore in depth the topics that are highlighted.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Lec. Elvan KESER
Learning Outcomes
1.Defines the basic principles of diet and nutrition.
2.Can research about health problems caused by diet and nutrition.
3.He is aware of the relationship of hormones to nutrition and may investigate in more detail
4.Generally knows the effect of GMO on human health.
5.There is a high awareness of how additives and chemicals are used in food.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Karatay Diet, Prof. Dr. Canan Karatay
2.Karatay Kitchen, Prof Dr. Canan Karartay
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Preparation Work
Course objectives and students to identify themselves
Week 2 - Theoretical
Definitions of diet and nutrition in the literature. These are the latest trends under titles
Week 3 - Theoretical
Relationships between hormones and nutrition
Week 4 - Theoretical
Carbohydrates
Week 5 - Theoretical
Proteins
Week 6 - Theoretical
Vitamins
Week 7 - Theoretical
Minerals
Week 8 - Theoretical
GM Foods and its effect on health
Week 9 - Theoretical
Midterm
Week 10 - Theoretical
Food additives
Week 11 - Theoretical
Food intolerances; lactose and gluten allergies
Week 12 - Theoretical
Water and its signifigance
Week 13 - Theoretical
Vegeterian diet and nutritions
Week 14 - Theoretical
Nutritions and Health Relations
Week 15 - Theoretical
Final
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory143384
Midterm Examination115217
Final Examination120222
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)123
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
OÇ-1
4
5
5
4
OÇ-2
5
5
5
5
OÇ-3
4
4
4
4
OÇ-4
5
5
5
5
OÇ-5
4
4
5
4
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026