Beslenme ve Diyetetik Lisans Diploması

ISCO:08

ISCO:08

• Assess, apply and evaluate the accuracy, reliability and validity of basic knowledge and evidence based current scientific developments on nutrition and dietetics.
• Assess scientifically the energy and nutrients need of individuals and develop nutrition plans and programs for the clients according to the principles of adequate and balanced nutrition and assessment of energy and nutrient requirements.
• Evaluate the factors affecting the quality of food consumed by the individuals and populations from production to consumption and implement the legal standards and legislations on food safety and food security.
• Consider, interpret and apply the basic scientific knowledge on nutrition and dietetics especially have skills on critical thinking, problem solving and decision making and use effectively the appropriate current technologies and computer, demonstrate skills in preparing research manuscripts, project proposals, collecting and verifying data and writing report.
• Assess, evaluate and interpret the nutritional status of the individuals and population groups using current knowledge, develop preventive measures, apply medical nutrition therapy, demonstrate active participation, teamwork and contributions with national and international stakeholders in health and social areas, in terms of ethical principles.
• Plan menus in the institutional food service systems depending on the energy and nutrient requirements of target groups in the scope of nutrition and dietetic principles, take care of food safety in all settings from purchase of food to service, apply appropriate service using technological developments.
• Work and perform duties in the scope of occupational responsibilities and ethical principles, understand the importance of lifelong learning, follow the latest developments (innovations) in science, technology and health, demonstrate professional attributes for the enhancement of nutrition and dietetics profession.
• Plan, manage, evaluate, monitor and report researches and programs to educate and increase and improve the knowledge and awareness of individuals and population groups on healthy nutrition during all lifecycle period, and lead such activities, support and take role in the preparation and implementation of national and international food and nutrition plans and policies.
• Use, apply, discuss and share scientific and evidence based knowledge in nutrition and dietetics practice with team and team members, develop and demonstrate effective skills using oral, print, visual methods in communicating and expressing thoughts and ideas, communicate with all stakeholders within ethical principles.
• Develop and demonstrate effective communications skills using oral, print, visual, electronic and mass media methods.
• Apply laboratory work on product development, food analysis and related factors effecting food quality and interpret the results and evaluate them according to the legal arrangements.
• Plan, apply, monitor and evaluate individualized medical nutrition therapy within interdisciplinary approaches, considering the sociocultural, economical status of patients in various age groups and also contribute to clinical researches.
• Assess the nutritional status of the patients, evaluate the clinical symptoms, plan and apply individualized medical nutrition therapy for the patients.
• Develop and use effective strategies for the education, counseling and encouragement of individuals and population groups to facilitate behavior change and choose healthy and safety foods, prepare and update the related educational materials.
• Develop food and nutrition plans and policies for the prevention and promotion of healthy lifestyle applying the methods of nutritional assessment for the population.

The applied survey and valuation form for all lessons is defined in detailed form at "Lesson Education Plan".

High School Diploma and Based on nation wide examination administered by student selection and Placement Center

Graduates can work as clinical dietitian in private and public hospitals, as corporate dietitian in the kitchens of public institution, as a clinical dietitian in private dialysis centers, physical therapy centers and bariatric centers, as a institutions dietitian in hotel and food factories, as sports dietitian in sports clubs and fitness centers.

The document is valid continuously.