CANCER AND NUTRITION

Course Description

The aim of this course; To define the metabolic relationship between cancer and macro-micronutrients and various dietary components, to teach the basic subjects related to the subject theoretically. At the end of this course, students; defines cancer and cancer-related concepts, has information about the mechanisms of cancer formation, explains the genetic and environmental factors effective in cancer formation, knows the functions and possible mechanisms of nutrients, nutrients and dietary components that are effective in cancer formation and during cancer, learn about metabolic disorders. Within the scope of this course; Cancer, cancer formation, the effects of nutrients, nutrients and dietary components on cancer formation and its process, food carcinogens, nutritional support products used in cancer patients will be explained.

CANCER AND NUTRITION

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Course Syllabus

Reference Books & Course Materials

1. 01 Akbulut G. (2019) Kanserde Beslenme Tedavisi. Ankara Nobel Tıp Kitap Evi.
2. 02 Baş D. (2018) Beslenmenin Kanser Tedavisindeki Gücü. Destek Yanyınları.
3. 03 Halteren H. and Jatoi A. (2013) Nutrition and Cancer. ESMO Press.

Learning Outcomes

1. L01 Will be able to learn and discuss the definition, classification and terminology of cancer SOLO 5
2. L02 will be equipped with the symptoms and clinical findings of cancer patients SOLO 5
3. L03 They will be equipped with medical nutrition treatment methods in cancer. SOLO 5
4. L04 they will apply medical nutrition therapy to cancer patients SOLO 4
5. L05 will be able to theorize various dietary styles and food choices on cancer. SOLO 5
6. L06 will be able to theorize palliative therapy, alternative and complementary therapies on SOLO 5
7. L07 Understand the role of dietitian in cancer patients SOLO 5
8. L08 will pursue innovative science in cancer treatment SOLO 2
9. L09 gain knowledge in the fields of epigenetics, nutrigenetics and nutrigenomics SOLO 3

Program Outcomes

1. P01 Has the theoretical and applied knowledge required by the dietitian profession
2. P02 Uses the knowledge and skills throughout the professional life, in the protection and improvement of individual, family and community health, to prevent and treat the diseases.
3. P03 Provides training and consultancy by using scientific evidence in order to increase the health level and quality of life of the society.
4. P04 Have the ability of learning, critical thinking, problem solving and decision making skills in the field of Nutrition and Dietetics.
5. P05 Uses information technologies and specific technological equipment to the field effectively
6. P06 Maintains personal and professional development with the awareness of lifelong learning.
7. P07 Carries out its profession in accordance with in the line with ethical principles, legal framework and standards.
8. P08 Uses the professional skills in accordance with the fundamental values and culture of the population at national and international statues.
9. P09 Acts in accordance with quality management processes.
10. P10 Takes a role in research, projects and activities in collaborate with the healthcare team and other disciplines.
11. P11 Have the ability to follow information in the professional field and to communicate with colleagues by using Turkish and at least one foreign language.

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