Nutrition and Dietetics - News

The manuscript entitled “Circadian-Oriented Intermittent Versus Continuous Enteral Feeding Is Associated with Differential Circadian Clock Gene Expression in Critically Ill Patients: A Randomized Controlled Study”, authored by Res. Asst. Eylül Sağun Eti, has been accepted for publication.

The manuscript entitled “Mediterranean Diet Adherence and Metabolic Parameters in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Retrospective Cross-Sectional Study”, authored by Asst. Prof. Kübra Yurtseven, has been accepted for publication in BMC Women's Health.

Asst. Prof. Dr. İrem Çağla Özel’s article titled “Psychological correlates of mindful eating: the role of mindfulness and eating behaviors among health sciences students” has been accepted for publication in the journal BMC Public Health.

We congratulate our department student Ezgi Doğa Hasgül, who ranked first in the Faculty of Health Sciences, and Rabia Ceren Bayram, who ranked third in the faculty, and wish them continued success.

Research Assistant Dilara Berşan Konyalıgil’s article titled “Does Food Neophobia Affect Dietary Diversity andTreatment Adherence in Individuals With Type 2 DiabetesMellitus? A Pilot Study From Türkiye” has been accepted for publication in the journal Food Science & Nutrition

Research Assistant Dilara Berşan Konyalıgil’s article titled “The relationship between appetite hormones and body mass index in children with intoxication type metabolic diseases” has been accepted for publication in the journal Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases.

The research project submitted by our Department of Nutrition and Dietetics has been awarded funding under the TÜBİTAK 2209-A University Students Research Projects Support Program.

As part of the NUT102 | Principles of Nutrition II course, our students held an enjoyable Cooking Contest event!

Within the scope of the NUT208 Communication, Counseling and Nutrition Education course, our students provided healthy nutrition education for children aged 5–6.

A technical visit to the National Food Reference Laboratory of the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry was organized by the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics.

The event titled “The Dream Journey of an Orthodontist,” organized in collaboration with Atılım University Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Nutrition and Dietetics and Department of Child Development, was held with the valuable participation of Dr. Yalçın Ergir.

Asst. Prof. Dr. İrem Çağla Özel met with the students of Kızılcahamam İbn-i Sina Vocational and Technical Anatolian High School.

Asst. Prof. Özlem Çetiner’s article titled “Development and Validation of the Athlete Food Insecurity Scale (AFIS)” has been accepted for publication in the journal Nutrients.

Research Assistant Eylül Sağun attended the 4th Nutrition and Metabolism Symposium, held on April 2–3, 2026

Research Assistant Dilara Berşan Konyalıgil’s article titled “Malnutrition, diet quality, and psychological well-being in older adults: a hospital outpatient study” has been accepted for publication in the journal BMC Geriatrics.

We successfully held our event titled “Changes in Dietary Habits in Ankara Over the Last Five Years: A Dietitian’s Perspective” with great participation and a pleasant atmosphere.

Our talk titled “The Master’s Degree Process Abroad” was held with the participation of Dietitian Fatih Aydoğan, one of our department’s alumni.

National Internship Program for university students have started!

Secretary General of the TDD, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hande Mortaş, Met with Our Students

Research Assistant Dilara Berşan Konyalıgil participated in the 3rd National Surgical Oncology Symposium, held on 20–22 November 2025.