The Sabri Ülker Foundation, in collaboration with the Turkish Society of Internal Medicine Physicians, has initiated an educational series for internal medicine physicians across Türkiye.
The curriculum was developed under the leadership of Professor Serhat Ünal, MD, from Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine. Contributions were also made by Professor F. Nur Baran Aksakal, MD, from Gazi University Faculty of Medicine. The programme consists of 10 live sessions covering various topics each month, addressing the effects of nutrition on health, basic food groups and their functions, essential components of a quality diet, and the relationship between regular physical activity and nutrition. The following subjects have been covered:
- Basic principles and importance of nutrition
- Management of food intolerance and allergies
- Antioxidants and immune system support
- Specialized nutritional considerations
- Nutrient-drug interactions
- Current nutrition research and trends
- Probiotics and prebiotics
- Role of dietary supplements in chronic disease management
- Nutrition and healthy aging
- Vitamins and minerals
