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Nutrition and Dietetics

“Nutrition and Dietetics Specialists provide recommendations based on individuals’ age, gender, and body structure. They also take into account physical activity and eating habits. They use healthy food preparation and cooking methods appropriate to socioeconomic conditions. Nutrition expertise is about providing the best recommendations using current guidelines.”

What Is Nutrition and Dietetics? The Importance of Healthy Eating

Nutrition and diet specialists work to improve people’s quality of life. They determine individuals’ nutritional needs. They prepare and implement adequate and balanced nutrition programs. They also arrange disease-specific diets.

They provide education and counseling services for healthy eating practices. Additionally, quality control and food safety are ensured in organizations providing mass nutrition services. They take on duties in the management and organization of food service.

TOBB ETU University Hospital Nutrition and Dietetics Department protects and improves individuals’ health. This department prepares programs according to the principles of nutritional science to improve quality of life.

It organizes individual and mass nutrition programs. It also plans diet programs appropriate for medical and surgical treatments. It provides necessary training as well.

Nutrition education enables individuals to abandon incorrect practices in nutrition and use their available resources wisely. Nutrition and lifestyle errors that cause weight gain should be correctly identified. Goals for reaching ideal weight should be clear. Information should be obtained from correct sources and applied.

What Is Preventive Nutrition?

Taking precautions before nutritional problems begin in the community is important. The existing nutritional status should be corrected. Adequate and balanced nutrition is essential for protecting and improving health.

Nutrition specialists are an important part of the preventive and therapeutic healthcare professionals team. They are not only concerned with weight loss goals and popular diet recipes.

They prepare sustainable, special nutrition programs that improve quality of life and health. These programs help reduce the negative effects of chronic diseases. They also provide education and follow-up.

Consuming adequate amounts of healthy and natural foods from all food groups is important. Foods containing antioxidant vitamins and minerals should be selected.

Ready-made processed foods should be avoided. Correct cooking and storage methods should be used. This forms the basis of the preventive nutrition plan.

Nutrition in Children

The goal is to instill good eating habits with adequate and balanced nutrition recommendations. This supports healthy growth and development. Daily energy intake varies according to age, gender, physical activity, and weight. Daily meal frequency should be at least 4 meals.

Carbohydrates, protein, vitamins, minerals, and fats should be adequate in the nutrition program. Meals should be prepared with healthy foods. At least one meal will be eaten outside the home, usually at school or kindergarten. Therefore, menus at these centers should be arranged according to need.

Protecting children from obesity is easier than trying to resolve obesity after it occurs. Children should receive healthy eating education in the preschool period. Appropriate physical activities should be planned. Additionally, behavior change should be developed.

Nutrition in Adolescence

The body changes rapidly during adolescence. This situation can create negative body perception. Wrong diet and nutrition can lead to health problems. Excessive fat accumulation during adolescence can lead to physical and mental problems.

Obesity can also cause various diseases. It can especially damage the child’s self-confidence, prevent participation in social activities and sports activities, and make it difficult to make friends. Adequate and balanced nutrition, correct physical activity, and regular sleep are important for healthy development. These elements can eliminate the problem.

Nutrition During Pregnancy and Lactation

During pregnancy and lactation, a personalized nutrition program should be prepared. This helps expectant mothers have a more comfortable process.

Adequate and balanced nutrition during pregnancy is important. This meets physiological energy and nutrient needs. It also supports the baby’s normal development and protects the mother’s health. Therefore, an appropriate nutrition program should be created.

During lactation, the necessary energy and nutrients for breast milk are provided. A nutrition program specific to this period is prepared. The goal is to support feeding the baby with breast milk for at least 6 months.

Gestational diabetes is a type of diabetes that occurs when blood sugar measurements are occasionally high. Blood sugar can be controlled with an appropriate nutrition program.

Nutrition in Chronic Diseases

Chronic diseases are diseases that are common in societies and affect daily quality of life. These diseases cannot be completely cured.

They do not show improvement and are not infectious. They are long-term and slowly progressing. The most common chronic diseases include:

» Hypertension:
High blood pressure requiring dietary sodium restriction and lifestyle modifications.

» High Cholesterol and Cardiovascular Diseases:
Conditions requiring heart-healthy diets and lipid management.

» Diabetes:
Blood sugar management through carbohydrate counting and balanced nutrition.

» Cancer:
Nutritional support during treatment and recovery.

» Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD):
Respiratory conditions requiring adequate caloric intake and specific nutrient considerations.

» Gout:
Conditions requiring purine-restricted diets.

» Osteoarthritis:
Joint conditions benefiting from anti-inflammatory nutrition.

» Obesity:
Weight management through caloric balance and healthy eating patterns.

» Gallbladder Diseases:
Conditions requiring fat-modified diets.

» Gastrointestinal System Diseases:
Digestive conditions requiring specific dietary modifications.

» Kidney Diseases:
Conditions requiring protein, sodium, and fluid management.

» Liver Diseases:
Hepatic conditions requiring specialized nutritional support.

Medical Nutrition Therapy

Medical nutrition therapy includes indications such as supporting the applied medical treatment, preventing possible complications, and alleviating the disease burden. In medical nutrition therapy, diet programs specific to the person and health problem are planned.

» Mediterranean Diet:
Rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, olive oil, and lean proteins.

» DASH Diet:
Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension, focusing on reducing sodium intake.

» Vegetarian Diet:
Plant-based nutrition with various levels of animal product exclusion.

» Low Carbohydrate Diet:
Reduced carbohydrate intake for blood sugar and weight management.

» Low Fat Diet:
Reduced fat intake for cardiovascular and gallbladder health.

» Gluten-Free Diet:
Elimination of gluten for celiac disease and gluten sensitivity.

» Ketogenic Diet:
Very low carbohydrate, high fat diet for specific medical conditions.

» Intermittent Fasting:
Time-restricted eating patterns for metabolic health.

These diets can have positive effects on chronic diseases.

Diet Program Process

“Adequate and balanced nutrition should be a lifestyle for protecting and maintaining health.”

Before starting a diet program, wrong nutrition and lifestyle that cause weight gain should be identified. Additionally, goals for reaching ideal weight should be correctly determined.

Initial Consultation

In the first consultation, which is an informational meeting, information is provided about healthy eating, diet principles, and the practice at our hospital. Then, a diet program is prepared considering the patients’ medical condition, eating habits, and general health. Diet education is also planned.

Body Composition Analysis

The basal metabolic rate of patients who apply to our Diet Outpatient Clinic due to obesity is examined. Body fat, muscle, and water ratios are also analyzed.

Body Composition Analysis technique is used. Patients’ eating habits and general conditions are evaluated. Diet treatments are planned accordingly. Additionally, individual education about their diets is provided to patients.