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Teaching Language of Instruction	Türkçe
Level of Course	Bachelor's Degree, TYYÇ: Level 6, EQF-LLL: Level 6, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
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Mode of Delivery	Face-to-face
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Purpose and Content

The aim of the course	To explain the molecular mechanisms of the interactions of foods with genes, to teach the current methods used in the field of molecular nutrition, to explain the importance of diet in the development of public health problems at molecular level.
Course Content	Biological effect mechanisms of foods at molecular level. Current methods in molecular nutrition. Genomix, transcriptomix, proteomics and metabolimix technologies. Functions of lipids and their interactions with other nutrients. Lipids and diseases; obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. Control of body weight at the molecular level. Functions of carbohydrates and their interactions with other nutrients. Carbohydrates and diseases (obesity, diabetes)

The aim of the course

To explain the molecular mechanisms of the interactions of foods with genes, to teach the current methods used in the field of molecular nutrition, to explain the importance of diet in the development of public health problems at molecular level.

Course Content

Biological effect mechanisms of foods at molecular level. Current methods in molecular nutrition. Genomix, transcriptomix, proteomics and metabolimix technologies. Functions of lipids and their interactions with other nutrients. Lipids and diseases; obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. Control of body weight at the molecular level. Functions of carbohydrates and their interactions with other nutrients. Carbohydrates and diseases (obesity, diabetes)

Learning Outcomes

To be able to associate the necessary knowledge in the field of nutrition and dietetics with the developments encountered in current life and / or in the national-international field, to carry out a study independently and to take responsibility as a team member.
Using the current knowledge and skills acquired in the field of Nutrition and Dietetics; determines, evaluates, interprets, produces solutions to the nutritional status of individuals, applies medical nutrition therapy, follows and evaluates the events / developments on the agenda of the society and the world, applies ethical rules in health and proposes solutions.
Uses the theoretical and practical knowledge acquired for health promotion, prevention of diseases and treatment when necessary.
Uses computer, statistics, information and communication technologies and research competencies in nutrition sciences.
To be able to think and apply the basic knowledge related to the field of Nutrition and Dietetics in detail, especially to have problem solving and decision making skills, to evaluate critically, to plan, implement, monitor, evaluate and evaluate appropriate medical nutrition therapy for patients in different age groups and to participate in clinical research.
Adopts personal development and lifelong learning; adopts the understanding of quality, has the ability to evaluate information related to the field and different disciplines and supports educational promotion and information programs related to the field.
Uses his/her knowledge to demonstrate the accuracy of practices in the field of Nutrition and Dietetics, expresses his/her thoughts and opinions clearly verbally and in writing by presenting reasons and evidence, and communicates effectively with all stakeholders in line with ethical principles.
At every stage of their work, they communicate effectively with their patients and other disciplines required by the treatment, and ensure that teamwork is carried out in a coordinated manner.
To be able to follow the information in the field of nutrition and dietetics and communicate with colleagues and have the ability to communicate interculturally by using a foreign language at least at the European Language Portfolio B1 General Level.
In order to contribute to the development of the dietetic profession, they follow current treatment approaches, follow evidence-based scientific research, act in accordance with ethical values, adopt the importance of social justice and environmental sustainability as well as having awareness of quality culture, and develop educational materials in these directions.

Weekly Course Subjects

1	Basic concepts in molecular nutrition
2	Omix technologies (genomic, transcriptomic, proteomics, metabolimic)
3	Regulation of gene expression
4	Regulation of lipogenesis/ Regulation of cholesterol synthesis
5	Lipids and diseases
6	Regulation of carbohydrate metabolism-I
7	Regulation of carbohydrate metabolism-II
8	Midterm
9	Calorie restriction and metabolism
10	Vitamins and gene interactions
11	Vitamins and gene interactions
12	Vitamins and gene interactions
13	Minerals and gene interactions
14	Minerals and gene interactions

Resources

1- Zempleni, J., & Daniel, H. (Eds.). (2003). Molecular nutrition.

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