Information Package / Course Catalogue
Functional Nutrition and Diet Systems
Course Code: STU529
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

This course examines the role of bio-individualized dietary systems, based on the metabolic uniqueness of each individual, in the preventive health and medical tourism sectors. By synthesizing sustainable gastronomic practices with functional nutrition protocols, the course aims to enhance students' competencies in developing evidence-based and ethically sustainable strategies for international wellness destinations.

Course Content

This course examines the philosophical, ecological, and technological dimensions of functional diet systems, ranging from personalized precision nutrition to futuristic cellular foods, in light of current empirical literature, and analyzes their strategic management in global health, wellness, and longevity tourism destinations.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.This study analyzes the therapeutic roles of functional nutrition models at the cellular, microbiotal, and epigenetic levels using current empirical literature.
2.It examines the ecological paradoxes of superfoods, faith-based food taboos, and futuristic cellular agriculture technologies from ethical and sociological perspectives.
3.It synthesizes climate crisis projections for 2050, changing culinary trends, and international chef manifestos under the umbrella of "Gastronomic Hybrid Information Systems".
4.It operationally implements elimination and therapeutic diet systems in tourism establishments in accordance with accreditation standards for tourists with allergies and chronic illnesses.
5.It develops evidence-based and unique functional destination models that comply with data security boundaries for global medical, thermal, and longevity tourism markets.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Smith, M., & Puczkó, L. (2014). Health and wellness tourism (2nd ed.). Routledge.
2.Beardsworth, A., & Keil, T. (1997). Sociology on the menu: An invitation to the study of food and society. Routledge.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
The Functional Nutrition Paradigm and the Transformation in Health Tourism
Week 2 - Theoretical
Plant-Based Functional Nutrition and Ethical Consumer Behavior
Week 3 - Theoretical
Sustainable Functional Gastronomy: Zero Waste Kitchen Models and Material Ontology
Week 4 - Theoretical
Elimination Diets and Food Intolerances: Clinical Approaches and Risk Management in Tourism
Week 5 - Theoretical
Medical and Therapeutic Dietary Systems: Chronic Disease Management and Medical Tourism Applications
Week 6 - Theoretical
Traditional and Ancient Functional Nutrition Systems: Ayurveda, Traditional Chinese Medicine, and Holistic Wellness Destinations
Week 7 - Theoretical
Autophagy, Calorie Restriction, and Intermittent Fasting Protocols: Longevity Tourism
Week 8 - Intermediate Exam
midterm exam
Week 9 - Theoretical
Functional Marketing and the Superfood Paradox: Ecological and Ethical Contradictions
Week 10 - Theoretical
The Future of Functional Foods and Food Neophobia: Cellular Agriculture and Consumer Resistance
Week 11 - Theoretical
Faith-Based Functional Nutrition and Certification Processes: Halal, Kosher, and Buddhist Dietary Systems
Week 12 - Theoretical
Microbiota, Neurogastronomy, and Psychobiotic Nutrition: The Rise of the Gut-Brain Axis in Wellness Tourism
Week 13 - Theoretical
The Future of Precision Functional Nutrition (Nutrigenetics) and Ultra-Luxury Health Tourism
Week 14 - Theoretical
Food Systems of the Future
Week 15 - Theoretical
Gastronomic Hybrid Information Systems and AI-Powered Diet Systems
Week 16 - Final Exam
Final Exam
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory142142
Assignment142142
Individual Work141128
Midterm Examination1448
Final Examination1448
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)128
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026