🌟 Dr. Meryem Elif Öztürk is a dedicated leader in the field of Nutrition Education, making significant contributions to the understanding of metabolic effects related to diet during pregnancy and lactation. She earned her Doctorate from Ankara University’s Health Sciences Institute in Nutrition and Dietetics in December 2020, focusing on the impact of highly salty or Western-style diets on maternal and infant metabolism. With a Master’s degree and Bachelor’s in Nutrition and Dietetics, Dr. Öztürk’s research spans sleep quality, nutritional status, and blood lipid profiles in women. Currently, she serves as a Doctor Lecturer at Karamanoğlu Mehmetbey University and has been actively involved in research projects, emphasizing her commitment to addressing obesity and promoting health. Dr. Öztürk is a proud member of the Turkish Dietitians Association and received the 1st Besvak Hatiboğlu Publishing House Ayşe Baysal Science Award in 2018. Her passion for educating the next generation is evident in her engaging courses like Nutrition Education and Clinical Nutrition (Children) Practices. Dr. Öztürk continues to inspire and educate, leaving a lasting impact on the field of nutrition with her research, teaching, and commitment to promoting health and well-being. 🍏👩🔬📚
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🎓 Dr. Meryem Elif Öztürk is a distinguished scholar in the realm of nutrition and dietetics, having earned her Doctorate from Ankara University’s Health Sciences Institute in December 2020. Her groundbreaking thesis, under the guidance of advisor Nurcan Yabancı Ayhan, delved into the metabolic effects of highly salty or Western-style diets on mother rats during pregnancy and lactation, as well as on baby rats after birth. Dr. Öztürk’s academic journey also includes a Master’s degree in 2015, exploring the correlation between sleep quality, nutritional status, and blood lipid profiles in adult women. Her educational prowess and commitment to cutting-edge research make her a prominent figure in advancing nutritional science. 🌱👩🎓🔬
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👩🏫 Dr. Meryem Elif Öztürk, a dedicated academic, currently holds the position of Doctor Lecturer at Karamanoğlu Mehmetbey University in the Health Sciences Faculty, specializing in the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics. Her academic journey includes prior roles as a Research Assistant at both Karamanoğlu Mehmetbey University and Ankara University, where she actively contributed to projects exploring critical health issues. Notably, she played a key role in the “Obesity Screening in Future Healthcare Personnel and Affecting Factors” research project, showcasing her commitment to addressing health challenges. As a researcher, she delved into projects investigating the relationship between sleep quality, nutritional status, and blood lipid profiles in adult women, highlighting her versatility in academia. 🌐🔍👩🔬
Publication:
- “The relationship between the severity of intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDDs) in adults with IDDs and eating and drinking problems and nutritional status”
- Journal: Journal of Intellectual Disability Research
- Year: 2024-01-06
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- “Evaluation of malnutrition and screening tools in hospitalized children”
- Journal: Clinical Nutrition ESPEN
- Year: 2023-10
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- “Hand grip strength in young adults: association with obesity-related anthropometric variables”
- Journal: Journal of Public Health
- Year: 2023-08-18
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- “Nutritional Status among Portuguese and Turkish Older Adults Living in the Community: Relationships with Sociodemographic, Health and Anthropometric Characteristics”
- Journal: Nutrients
- Year: 2023-03-09
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- “A Review of Nutritional Screening Tools for Hospitalized Children”
- Journal: Current Nutrition & Food Science
- Year: 2020-09-10
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