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Aydan ERCAN is a Professor at the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics within the Faculty of Health Sciences at Trakya University. She holds a Doctorate in Nutrition and Dietetics from Hacettepe University (1998) and has held academic positions since 1998. Her research focuses on nutrition-related public health issues, obesity epidemiology, eating disorders, and clinical nutrition.
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree in Beslenme ve Diyetetik (1986)
- Master's Degree in Beslenme ve Diyetetik (1989)
- Doctoral Degree in Beslenme ve Diyetetik (1998)
Research interests include obesity risk factors in Turkish populations, meal frequency impacts, empathic tendencies among healthcare professionals, and food safety practices in hospitals. Her work often combines epidemiological studies with clinical observations, addressing topics like diabetes management during Ramadan and maternal nutrition in pregnancy complications.
Key publications focus on anthropometric measurements, food advertising content analysis, and hospital kitchen safety. She has contributed to over 40 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters, emphasizing public health interventions and dietary education.
No awards are listed, but her extensive publication record reflects sustained academic engagement in nutrition science and healthcare improvement.
