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.
• Develop food and nutrition plans and policies for the prevention and promotion of healthy lifestyle applying the methods of nutritional assessment for the population.
• Assess the nutritional status of the patients, evaluate the clinical symptoms, plan and apply individualized medical nutrition therapy for the patients.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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, 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Examinations, measurement and evaluation are carried out in accordance with the regulations of Izmir Democracy University Education Examination. To complete the learned lessons successfully.

The Nutrition and Dietetics program accept the students according to LYS exam (MF-3 score) coordinated by National Center for Student Selection and Placement (ÖSYM). For English proficiency, succeed in the exams administered by Language Department or TOEFL exam or other similar exams which are accepted by English Language Department needed.

Nutrition and Dietetics Program; will be able to serve in many areas such as medical care institutions, food health care institutions,hospitals, public health services, weight control centers, food industry and industry, research centers, formal and non-formal education institutions.

Qualification is continuous