Nutrition and Dietetics

Nutrition and Dietetics is a scientific discipline focused on maintaining and improving health and planning medical nutrition therapy for various diseases.

Dietitians create personalized nutrition programs based on an individual’s age, gender, lifestyle, existing health conditions, and metabolic needs.

Evidence-based approaches are applied in areas such as obesity, diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular diseases, gastrointestinal disorders, and sports nutrition. The primary goals are to achieve healthy weight management, reduce the risk of chronic diseases, and promote sustainable eating habits.

References:

• The Turkish Association of Dietitians. General information on nutrition and dietetic practice.(https://www.tdd.org.tr/Hakk%C4%B1m%C4%B1zda/Tarih%C3%A7e/tabid/21027/Default.aspx)

• World Health Organization (WHO). Healthy Diet Fact Sheet.Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.(https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/healthy-diet)

• Evidence-Based Nutrition Practice Guidelines.(https://www.eatrightpro.org/practice/guidelines-and-positions/evidence-based-nutrition-practice-guidelines)