The importance of nutrition in the protection of human health has been known since ancient times. We know that Hippocrates, who lived in 460-377 BC and is known as the father of medicine, said, "Do not recommend drugs if you can treat them with diet." It has been proven by many studies that nutrition plays an important role in the development of many diseases and in increasing the effectiveness of their treatment. At this point, the profession of the dietitian has started to gain importance.

Who is a Dietitian?

• Dietician is a person organizing the plans and programs of individual and collective nutrition in line with the principles of nutrition science in order to protect the health of individuals for growth, development, and life, and to increase the quality of life,
• Investigating, evaluating, and finding solutions to health problems arising from nutrition,
• Ensuring that existing food sources are used in accordance with economic and health rules,
• Carrying out food control, informing the individual and the society on these issues, raising awareness,
• Plans provide training and implement training programs according to the composition of natural and therapeutic foods suitable for medical and surgical treatments in congenital and postnatal diseases and other special cases.

Yeditepe University Hospitals Nutrition and Diet Department Specialists help individuals with these:

• What should be the diet of the clients according to their own lifestyle,
• What are the factors related to nutrition of diseases,
• At the time of illness, the necessary changes in their diet,
• By teaching the rules to be followed in the preparation and cooking of foods and the scientific ways of correct practices.

Which Diseases Need Medical Nutrition Therapy?

• Medical Nutrition in Obesity
• Medical Nutrition in Diabetes Mellitus
• Medical Nutrition in Liver Diseases
• Medical Nutrition in Renal Disease
• Medical Nutrition in High Blood Pressure and Cardiovascular Diseases
• Medical Nutrition in Rheumatism and Gout
• Medical Nutrition of Oncological Patients
• Malnutrition (Overweight and Malnutrition)
• Nutrition in Individuals with Food Allergy and Food Intolerance
• Healthy Nutrition During Infancy-Childhood-Adolescence
• Healthy Nutrition During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
• Sports Nutrition

Why Should I Contact a Dietitian?

• I have diabetes, how should I eat?
• How many calories should I take in a day?
• What foods do I need to eat to get the energy I need?
• How many meals should I eat?
• Why should I make snacks?
• How can I get less fat?
• I want to conceive but I do not know how to feed during my pregnancy.
• What should I pay attention to when breastfeeding? What Foods Increase My Milk?
• My child does not want to eat the food I cook. S/he always wants to eat fast food. What Should I do?
• I cannot gain weight even though I eat a lot. What Am I Supposed To Do?
• What changes do I need to make in my diet according to my exercise plan?

You should definitely consult a dietitian to find out the specific scientific answers to these and many other questions about your diet.