During the conference, Specialist Dietitian Buket Mamur and Dietitian Nursena Duman shared their professional experiences and career journeys while discussing the impact of nutrition on athletic performance. Specialist Dietitian Buket Mamur emphasized the integration of nutrition with fundamental sciences such as anatomy, physiology, microbiology, and biochemistry, highlighting the importance of combining these disciplines. Dietitian Nursena Duman addressed key principles in sports nutrition and performance-oriented dietary strategies.
Asst. Prof. Turgay Dağtekin also spoke at the conference, explaining the connection between physiology and nutrition and stressing the importance of students approaching this subject with greater awareness. Following this, Asst. Prof. Abdullah Yüksel Barut, Vice Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences, addressed the students, emphasizing that university years are a crucial period for professional development and encouraging them to take full advantage of the academic and career opportunities available.
In the interactive session, students had the opportunity to ask questions and gain deeper insights into sports nutrition. At the end of the event, Specialist Dietitian Buket Mamur and Dietitian Nursena Duman were presented with plaques of appreciation for their contributions. The plaques were awarded by Prof. Arda Öztürkcan, Vice Rector of IGU, Asst. Prof. Abdullah Yüksel Barut, Vice Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences, and Assoc. Prof. Hatice Merve Bayram, Head of the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics.
The conference concluded after providing valuable insights into the relationship between nutrition and sports, contributing to the academic and professional development of students.
