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NUTRITION IN ELDERLY COURSE IDENTIFICATION AND APPLICATION INFORMATION

Code Name of the Course Unit Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
BEY315 NUTRITION IN ELDERLY 5 3 3 6

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY

Week Preparatory Topics(Subjects) Method
1 Literature Review Definition of Elderly, Characteristics, Demographic Status and Importance of The Elderly Population Lecture, Discussion
2 Individual Research Physiological Changes in Elderly and Their Effects on Nutrition Lecture, Discussion
3 Literature Review, Web-Based Research Macro and Micronutrient Needs in Elderly Lecture
4 Literature Review, Individual Research Nutrition in Cardiovascular Diseases, Hypertension and Diabetes Discussion, Case Study
5 Individual Research Nutrition in Bone, Kidney and Gastrointestinal Diseases Lecture, Discussion, Case Study
6 Literature Review, Web-Based Research Nutrition in Neurological Diseases Lecture, Discussion, Case Study
7 Web-Based Research Immune System and Nutrition Discussion, Brainstorming, Case Study
8 Literature Review, Individual Research Malnutrition, Sarcopenia and Nutrition Lecture
9 Individual Research, Web-Based Research Nutritional Behaviours and Psychosocial Factors in Elderly Lecture, Discussion
10 - MID-TERM EXAM -
11 Individual Research Nutritional Recommendations for the Elderly Discussion, Brainstorming
12 Literature Review Fluid Consumption and Hydration in Elderly Lecture
13 Literature Review, Web-Based Research Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition Approaches Discussion, Case Study, Demonstration
14 Web-Based Research Nutrition Management in Elderly Care Institutions And Hospitals Lecture, Brainstorming
15 Individual Research Case Analyses and Solution Suggestions For Elderly Individuals Lecture, Case Study, Demonstration
16 - FINAL EXAM -
17 - FINAL EXAM -