Nutrition and Diet Counseling Center
What Is Nutrition and Diet Counseling?
Nutrition and diet counseling is a professional counseling process that helps individuals adopt healthy, balanced eating habits suited to their lifestyle, and supports the prevention and management of nutrition-related health problems. Throughout this process, individuals learn to make informed choices with expert support and set personal goals to improve their quality of life.
Our Aim
As the Ankara Medipol University Nutrition and Diet Counseling Unit, we aim to:
- Support our students in developing healthy eating habits and improving their quality of life
- Raise awareness of balanced nutrition among our academic and administrative staff so that they can maintain their productivity at work.
With an approach that supports both individual and institutional development, we aim to promote a culture of healthy living throughout the university.
Our Principles
The nutrition and diet counseling process is based on the following core principles:
- Confidentiality: The content of sessions and personal health information are kept strictly confidential and are not shared with any person or institution without the client's consent.
- Trust: The relationship between the client and the dietitian is built on trust.
- Equality: All applications are handled on the basis of equal rights and responsibilities.
- Ethics: Our services are provided in accordance with professional ethical standards.
Who Can Benefit?
- All students enrolled at our university
- All academic and administrative staff employed at our university
Our counseling services are offered in Turkish and English, and no fee or health insurance is required from applicants.
How to Apply
Our unit operates by appointment. To make an appointment:
- You can visit our unit in person and schedule an appointment with your dietitian.
If you need to cancel or change your appointment, please let us know at least 6 hours in advance.
In urgent cases, support can be provided without an appointment.
Some of the Areas in Which We Support Students:
- Establishing a healthy eating routine in the university environment
- Practical and balanced eating in a fast-paced lifestyle
- Eating disorders (anorexia, bulimia, etc.)
- Excessive weight gain or loss
- Dietary mistakes affecting attention, focus and energy levels
- Nutrition planning during intensive exam periods
- Gut health and strengthening the immune system
Some of the Areas in Which We Support Staff:
- Developing healthy eating habits in the workplace
- Meal planning suited to a busy work schedule
- Stress-related eating behaviors
- Weight management and metabolic health (cholesterol, blood pressure, insulin resistance, etc.)
- Nutritional support for chronic diseases (diabetes, hypertension, etc.)
- Sustainable dietary models for a healthy lifestyle
- Dietary adjustments for low energy, fatigue and similar conditions
A healthy life begins with proper nutrition. As the Nutrition and Diet Counseling Unit, we are always here for you.
Our aim is to protect and improve the physical and mental health of students and staff, and to provide educational, awareness-raising and guiding services on health.