Science Café Event on Healthy Nutrition and Obesity Held at Our University

The topic of "Healthy Nutrition and Obesity" was addressed at the Science Café event organized by our University at the Ankara Railway Station building. Moderated by Prof. Dr. Ergin ERGÜL, Dean of the Faculty of Communication, the event featured Assist. Prof. İlknur Gökçe YILDIRIM as the speaker. In his address, Ergül explained the purpose of science communication and the historical significance of the venue. He emphasized that the event was part of the world's largest science café event, held on 27–28 June under the coordination of the Council of Higher Education (YÖK) Science Communication Office by more than 150 universities across all 81 provinces of Türkiye. He noted that science was being discussed simultaneously in every corner of the country, bringing the scientific knowledge produced at our universities to our citizens. He also stated that Ankara Medipol University's science communication activities would continue in different formats and venues.

At the event,  speaker Yıldırım presented the definition of obesity, its importance for public health, its causes and ways to prevent it in light of scientific data.

Emphasizing that obesity can result from many factors, such as poor eating habits, lack of physical activity, stress and sleep disorders, and genetic predisposition, Yıldırım also offered participants practical information on the importance of adequate and balanced nutrition in preventing obesity, as well as the role of portion control, fruit and vegetable consumption, water-drinking habits and regular physical activity.

At the end of the event, questions from the audience were answered in an interactive setting. Interviews were conducted with audience members, and their views and suggestions about the event were gathered. Finally,  a plaque was presented to the speaker.

Also covered by teams from the YÖK Press Unit and TRT, the Science Café event was successfully completed with the keen interest and contributions of the participants.