30 October 2026
Scientific and Professional Development Activities in the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics in October
The Department of Nutrition and Dietetics at Istanbul Gelisim University, Faculty of Health Sciences, continued its academic activities throughout October 2026 with participation in an international congress, a scientific publication, and professional training events. The Department of Nutrition and Dietetics at Istanbul Gelisim University, Faculty of Health Sciences, carried out various activities in October, focusing on scientific research and supporting students' professional development.
Scientific Research Presented at an International Congress
At the 12th International Congress of Nutrition and Dietetics, hosted by Hacettepe University on October 14–17, 2026, Assoc. Prof. Hatice Merve Bayram delivered a panel presentation on artificial intelligence in clinical decision-making. Asst. Prof. Hasan Fatih Akgöz presented a poster on food neophobia and dietary habits among adolescents, while Res. Asst. İrem Başören delivered an oral presentation examining physiological and neurocognitive responses to food cues in a virtual reality environment.
New Scientific Publication on Digital Nutrition Content
A study conducted by Res. Asst. Güldane Yıldırım, Assoc. Prof. Hatice Merve Bayram, and Prof. Arda Öztürkcan, evaluating the quality and reliability of vegan, vegetarian, and plant-based nutrition videos on YouTube, was published in the Journal of Izmir Katip Celebi University Faculty of Health Sciences. The study examined 185 Turkish-language videos, highlighting the importance of reliable nutrition information on digital platforms.
Professional Training Activities for Students
On October 12, 2026, a training session on the use of BeBiS software was held by Dietitian Ramazan Balbay, moderated by Asst. Prof. Aslıhan Atar Uğurlu. The session covered nutritional analysis and menu planning applications.
On October 20, 2026, the event “Current Approaches in Body Composition Analysis II,” featuring Dietitian Zeynep Kekeç, focused on bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA), anthropometric measurements, and practical body composition assessment using an InBody device.
Modern Diet Culture and Eating Behaviors Discussed
During a Coffee Talks event held on September 30, 2026, Asst. Prof. Hasan Fatih Akgöz discussed the effects of modern diet culture on eating behaviors with students. Social media, body image, fitness culture, and AI-powered nutrition tools were among the main topics addressed.
The academic activities highlighted during October contributed to the Department's ongoing efforts to support scientific research and practice-oriented professional education.