On March 4, 2024, the event titled “March 4 World Obesity Day” was organized by the Healthy Living Community of the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics. Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences Prof. Dr. Nazmiye Yıldırım, Head of the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics Assoc. Prof. Dr. Aylin Akoğlu, academic staff, and students participated in the event in Gölköy.
Within the scope of the event, a walk was organized from the front of the Faculty of Health Sciences to Gölköy to raise awareness about obesity. Various physical activities, such as volleyball and jumping rope, were carried out during the event. Participants were offered whole-grain products and fruit to emphasize the importance of healthy nutrition in reducing the risk of obesity. Students participating in the event were informed about the definition, prevalence, risk factors, treatment, and interaction between obesity and health.
We would like to thank Assist. Prof. Dr. Taha Gökmen Ülger (Healthy Living Community Academic Advisor), Elif Merve Kutanoğlu (President of the Healthy Living Community), Neliz Bayraktarbaşı (Vice President of the Healthy Living Community), and BAİBU Directorate of Health, Culture and Sports for contributing to the organization of the event.