Course Detail
Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PREVENTING and TREATING CHILDHOOD OBESITY | BESY1210070 | Spring Semester | 3+0 | 3 | 7 |
| Course Program |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | Turkish |
| Course Level | Second Cycle (Master's Degree) |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Coordinator | Assist.Prof. Merve PEHLİVAN |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Assist.Prof. Merve PEHLİVAN |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | To inform students about the definition of child obesity, the frequency of the case in Turkey and around the world, its prevention and treatment. |
| Course Content | This course contains; The definition and classification of child obesity.,Child obesity in Turkey and around the world.,The risk factors of child obesity I,The risk factors of child obesity II,The risk factors of child obesity III,Physiological problems related with child obesity I,Physiological problems related with child obesity II,Psychological problems related with child obesity,The prevention and treatment of child obesity,Family-based nutrition, physical activity and other approaches,School-based nutrition, physical activity and other approaches,Community-based nutrition, physical activity and other approaches,Behavior Therapy,Menu planning, general evaluation and discussion. |
| Course Learning Outcomes | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| 1. identify the child obesity. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| 2. explain the position of child obesity in Turkey and around the world. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| 3. identify the risk factors created by the child obesity. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| 4. Analyze the requirements of the prevention and treatment of child obesity and implement these. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| 5. Take an active role in the nutrition therapy for the obese children. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | The definition and classification of child obesity. | Preparation from related courses sources |
| 2 | Child obesity in Turkey and around the world. | Preparation from related courses sources |
| 3 | The risk factors of child obesity I | Preparation from related courses sources |
| 4 | The risk factors of child obesity II | Preparation from related courses sources |
| 5 | The risk factors of child obesity III | Preparation from related courses sources |
| 6 | Physiological problems related with child obesity I | Preparation from related courses sources |
| 7 | Physiological problems related with child obesity II | Preparation from related courses sources |
| 8 | Psychological problems related with child obesity | Preparation from related courses sources |
| 9 | The prevention and treatment of child obesity | Preparation from related courses sources |
| 10 | Family-based nutrition, physical activity and other approaches | Preparation from related courses sources |
| 11 | School-based nutrition, physical activity and other approaches | Preparation from related courses sources |
| 12 | Community-based nutrition, physical activity and other approaches | Preparation from related courses sources |
| 13 | Behavior Therapy | Preparation from related courses sources |
| 14 | Menu planning, general evaluation and discussion | Preparation from related courses sources |
| Resources |
| Powerpoint presentation files. |
| 1. Obesity in Childhood and Adolescence. Eds:Kiess W, Marcus C, Wabitsch M. KARGER, 2004. 2. American Academy of Pediatrics. A Parent’s Guide to Childhood Obesity, 2006. 3. Garipağaoğlu M Çocuklarda şişmanlığın tedavisi ve önlenmesi. Çocuk Dergisi. 7:158–165, 2007. 4. Pediatric and Adolescent Obesity Treatment. Eds: O’Donohue W, Moore BA, Scott BJ. Routledge Taylor and Francis Group. 2008 5. Management of Childhood Obesity. Eds: Poskitt E, Edmunds L. Cambridge University Press. 2008. 6. Pediatri I-II Eds:Neyzi O. Ertuğrul T. 3.baskı-2010. |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | Accesses scientifically validated knowledge in the field of Nutrition and Dietetics. | ||||||
| 2 | Evaluates, interprets, and disseminates acquired knowledge and data. | ||||||
| 3 | Integrates knowledge from Nutrition and Dietetics with insights from other disciplines for comprehensive interpretation. | ||||||
| 4 | Identifies nutrition-related problems at both individual and societal levels. | ||||||
| 5 | Proposes solutions in line with professional and ethical principles, emerging technologies, and up-to-date scientific evidence. | ||||||
| 6 | Communicates and shares acquired expertise with relevant institutions and/or individuals. | ||||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 50 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 50 | |
| Total | 100 | |
| ECTS / Workload Table | ||||||
| Activities | Number of | Duration(Hour) | Total Workload(Hour) | |||
| Course Hours | 14 | 3 | 42 | |||
| Guided Problem Solving | 14 | 6 | 84 | |||
| Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Term Project | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Presentation of Project / Seminar | 3 | 15 | 45 | |||
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Midterm Exam | 3 | 5 | 15 | |||
| General Exam | 3 | 5 | 15 | |||
| Performance Task, Maintenance Plan | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Total Workload(Hour) | 201 | |||||
| Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(201/30) | 7 | |||||
| ECTS of the course: 30 hours of work is counted as 1 ECTS credit. | ||||||
Detail Informations of the Course
Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PREVENTING and TREATING CHILDHOOD OBESITY | BESY1210070 | Spring Semester | 3+0 | 3 | 7 |
| Course Program |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | Turkish |
| Course Level | Second Cycle (Master's Degree) |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Coordinator | Assist.Prof. Merve PEHLİVAN |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Assist.Prof. Merve PEHLİVAN |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | To inform students about the definition of child obesity, the frequency of the case in Turkey and around the world, its prevention and treatment. |
| Course Content | This course contains; The definition and classification of child obesity.,Child obesity in Turkey and around the world.,The risk factors of child obesity I,The risk factors of child obesity II,The risk factors of child obesity III,Physiological problems related with child obesity I,Physiological problems related with child obesity II,Psychological problems related with child obesity,The prevention and treatment of child obesity,Family-based nutrition, physical activity and other approaches,School-based nutrition, physical activity and other approaches,Community-based nutrition, physical activity and other approaches,Behavior Therapy,Menu planning, general evaluation and discussion. |
| Course Learning Outcomes | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| 1. identify the child obesity. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| 2. explain the position of child obesity in Turkey and around the world. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| 3. identify the risk factors created by the child obesity. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| 4. Analyze the requirements of the prevention and treatment of child obesity and implement these. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| 5. Take an active role in the nutrition therapy for the obese children. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | The definition and classification of child obesity. | Preparation from related courses sources |
| 2 | Child obesity in Turkey and around the world. | Preparation from related courses sources |
| 3 | The risk factors of child obesity I | Preparation from related courses sources |
| 4 | The risk factors of child obesity II | Preparation from related courses sources |
| 5 | The risk factors of child obesity III | Preparation from related courses sources |
| 6 | Physiological problems related with child obesity I | Preparation from related courses sources |
| 7 | Physiological problems related with child obesity II | Preparation from related courses sources |
| 8 | Psychological problems related with child obesity | Preparation from related courses sources |
| 9 | The prevention and treatment of child obesity | Preparation from related courses sources |
| 10 | Family-based nutrition, physical activity and other approaches | Preparation from related courses sources |
| 11 | School-based nutrition, physical activity and other approaches | Preparation from related courses sources |
| 12 | Community-based nutrition, physical activity and other approaches | Preparation from related courses sources |
| 13 | Behavior Therapy | Preparation from related courses sources |
| 14 | Menu planning, general evaluation and discussion | Preparation from related courses sources |
| Resources |
| Powerpoint presentation files. |
| 1. Obesity in Childhood and Adolescence. Eds:Kiess W, Marcus C, Wabitsch M. KARGER, 2004. 2. American Academy of Pediatrics. A Parent’s Guide to Childhood Obesity, 2006. 3. Garipağaoğlu M Çocuklarda şişmanlığın tedavisi ve önlenmesi. Çocuk Dergisi. 7:158–165, 2007. 4. Pediatric and Adolescent Obesity Treatment. Eds: O’Donohue W, Moore BA, Scott BJ. Routledge Taylor and Francis Group. 2008 5. Management of Childhood Obesity. Eds: Poskitt E, Edmunds L. Cambridge University Press. 2008. 6. Pediatri I-II Eds:Neyzi O. Ertuğrul T. 3.baskı-2010. |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | Accesses scientifically validated knowledge in the field of Nutrition and Dietetics. | ||||||
| 2 | Evaluates, interprets, and disseminates acquired knowledge and data. | ||||||
| 3 | Integrates knowledge from Nutrition and Dietetics with insights from other disciplines for comprehensive interpretation. | ||||||
| 4 | Identifies nutrition-related problems at both individual and societal levels. | ||||||
| 5 | Proposes solutions in line with professional and ethical principles, emerging technologies, and up-to-date scientific evidence. | ||||||
| 6 | Communicates and shares acquired expertise with relevant institutions and/or individuals. | ||||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 50 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 50 | |
| Total | 100 | |