Nutrition and Dietetics Istanbul Aydin University

Overview

Nutrition and Dietetics at  Istanbul Aydin University  combines medical sciences with applied nutrition training to prepare graduates for clinical, community, and food service settings. The curriculum begins with foundational courses in basic medical sciences including anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, microbiology, and pathology. These subjects provide students with a strong understanding of human metabolism and the biological mechanisms underlying health and disease. 

Key facts:

As the program progresses, students study core professional courses such as medical nutrition therapy, community nutrition, maternal and child nutrition, sports nutrition, clinical dietetics, public health nutrition, food science, food safety and hygiene, nutritional biochemistry, menu planning, and diet planning for chronic diseases. Emphasis is placed on evidence based practice, nutritional assessment methods, and therapeutic diet planning for conditions such as diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, obesity, gastrointestinal disorders, and renal diseases. Students gain practical skills in dietary assessment, anthropometric measurements, nutritional counseling, menu development, food service management, and patient education. Laboratory sessions support courses in food preparation, nutrient analysis, and food quality control.