The intense increase in air temperature brings along certain changes in the body. Although metabolism tries to keep the increased body temperature in balance with sweating, it is not enough in extremely hot weather. Increased body temperature also negatively affects other vital organs, especially the brain. It is necessary to be very careful about the foods consumed. Asst. Prof. Dr. Merve Bayram from Istanbul Gelisim University (IGU) Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Nutrition and Dietetics warned that especially those with chronic diseases should pay more attention to their nutrition in hot weather.
The intense increase in air temperature brings along certain changes in the body. Although metabolism tries to keep the increased body temperature in balance with sweating, it is not enough in extremely hot weather. Increased body temperature also negatively affects other vital organs, especially the brain. It is necessary to be very careful about the foods consumed. Asst. Prof. Dr. Merve Bayram from Istanbul Gelisim University (IGU) Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Nutrition and Dietetics warned that especially those with chronic diseases should pay more attention to their nutrition in hot weather.
