Asst. Prof. Ayşe Huri Özkarabulut, “The first day that dietitians graduate in our country is June 6th. Dietitians' Day has been celebrated on June 6th since 1986. All our valuable dietitians, who have an important place in the protection of human health, in the treatment of diseases, in the nutrition of pregnant women, children, adults and the elderly, in public health, in menu planning and kitchen management in catering companies, in the nutrition of athletes, celebrate their days as they take part in improving health and increasing the quality of life. I wish the continuation of their success." said.
''First of all, I would like to define dietitian. The title of dietitian is given to people who have successfully completed a 4-year undergraduate education in the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics. Nutrition and Dietetics is a science that includes areas such as nutrition principles, food processing methods, food chemistry, maternal and child health, nutrition in diseases, nutrition in public health, nutrition in athletes, gut health-microbiota and sustainable nutrition. Dietitians, from the first moment of life to the last moment, individuals and society in the light of nutrition science; they are health professionals who raise awareness and provide education for the growth and development of people, protection and maintenance of health. Due to problems such as malnutrition habits of individuals and society or the inability to eat adequately and balancedly, chronic diseases have become widespread. In terms of public health, this situation is at a critical level and it is vital to raise public awareness about healthy eating.'' speaking as Asst. Prof. Ayşe Huri Özkarabulut said that, ''The prevalence of obesity has become an epidemic, increasing day by day. According to the data of the World Health Organization, Turkey ranks first in obesity rate in Europe. With this situation, the profession of dietitian has become more important today. Factors such as a sedentary lifestyle, wrong eating behaviors, social media and television's promotion of unhealthy food advertisements, and the increase in fast-food centers are the reasons for the increase in obesity. It is very important to raise awareness of the public about healthy nutrition by dietitians about this situation.'' her words by saying.
Ayşe Huri Özkarabulut, ''Happy June 6th, Dietitians' Day to our valuable dietitians, who have a great responsibility to protect and maintain health by enlightening individuals and society in order to raise healthy generations, by producing solutions to the problems experienced.'' concluded her speech by saying.
