During the conference, the speakers shared their professional experiences and career journeys, emphasizing the impact of nutrition on athletic performance. Specialist Dietitian Buket Mamur explained how nutrition is integrated with fundamental sciences such as anatomy, physiology, microbiology, and biochemistry, highlighting their importance in the field of nutrition. Dietitian Nursena Duman discussed the key principles that should be considered in sports nutrition and strategies for optimizing performance through dietary approaches.
Asst. Prof. Turgay Dağtekin, who spoke during the conference, examined the connection between physiology and nutrition, emphasizing the importance of students approaching this subject with greater awareness. Later, Asst. Prof. Abdullah Yüksel Barut, Vice Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences, addressed the students, stating that university years are a crucial period for professional development and encouraging them to make the most of academic opportunities.
In the interactive segment of the event, students had the opportunity to ask experts their questions and gain deeper insights into sports nutrition. At the conclusion of the program, Specialist Dietitian Buket Mamur and Dietitian Nursena Duman were presented with plaques of appreciation for their contributions. The plaques were awarded by IGU Vice Rector Professor Arda Öztürkcan, 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.
This event, which thoroughly explored the connection between sports and nutrition, concluded by enhancing students' awareness of the topic.
