Academic Catalog

ECE126 MATERNAL AND CHILD NUTRITION

Course Code: 4110126
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): 2(2-0)
ECTS Credit: 4,5
Department: Early Childhood Education
Language of Instruction: English
Level of Study: Undergraduate
Course Coordinator: Prof.Dr. ELVAN ÞAHÝN
Offered Semester: Spring Semesters.

Course Content

Fundamental concepts and principles of nutrition. Components of nutrients, enrichment of nutrients with respect to nutrient value, nutrition of pregnant and lactating women, malnutrition, energy balance, nutrient requirements during pregnany, malnutrition in children, nutrition of 0-6 year old children and hygienic rules in preparation of food.