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82 →- MakaleYalnız künye2026Scopus SJRQ3Adult's food label awareness: scale development and validation
Açikgöz, Inci; Köktürk, Seda Nur; Yardimci, Hulya
PurposeThis study aimed to develop and validate the Food Label Awareness Scale (FLAS) to comprehensively assess adults' food label reading habits and expectations.Design/methodology/approachThe FLAS was developed based on a literature review and expert input. Initial item generation was followed by expert evaluations for content and face validity. Data were collected through structured face-to-face interviews using the preliminary version of the FLAS and a sociodemographic questionnaire. A total of 300 adults aged 20-65 years participated. Food label awareness was assessed based on the three subdimensions: (1) product packaging and ingredients, (2) nutrition and health and (3) product brand. In addition, participants' age, gender and education level were recorded. Cronbach's alpha assessed internal consistency. Reliability was supported by comparing the highest and lowest 27% of total scores. Associations between demographics and subdimension scores were tested using appropriate statistical methods.FindingsThe finalized 18-item FLAS demonstrated a three-factor structure with acceptable model fit and internal consistency. Older adults had higher awareness of packaging and ingredients. Lower education was associated with greater reliance on product brand.Research limitations/implicationsA primary limitation is the geographically restricted sample, which may limit the generalizability of the findings.Originality/valueThis study is original in developing a valid and reliable scale specifically measuring adults' awareness of food label reading - an area less explored in the literature, which mostly emphasizes general nutrition knowledge or label reading frequency.
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İncele - MakaleAçık Erişim2026The Relationship of Cyberchondria, Negative Affect, and Anthropometric Indices with Heart-Rate Variability Among Health Sciences Students: A Psychophysiological Study of Digital Health-Information Behavior
Erkılıç, TO; Bayraktar, B; Taşci, SÇ
- MakaleAçık Erişim2026Scopus SJRQ1Personality traits in relation to mindful eating among university students in Türkiye
Ünal, G; Esgin, Ö
- MakaleAçık Erişim2026Association of the enteral nutrition support with mortality, biochemical parameters, and health markers in geriatric patients with COVID-19: A retrospective cohort study
Özçelik, Ayşe Özfer; Esgin, Ozge; Ethemoğlu, Filiz Banu; Özyürek, Serkan; Aykırı, Hilal
This study aims to evaluate the association of the enteral nutrition support on mortality, biochemical parameters, and health markers in geriatric patients with COVID-19 treated in intensive care units (ICUs). A retrospective cohort analysis was conducted on 226 patients aged 60 years and older admitted to the COVID-19 adult ICU of Yıldırım Beyazıt University Training and Research Hospital in 2021. Demographics, ICU stay characteristics, biochemical parameters, and nutrition therapy details were collected from hospital records. Patients receiving enteral nutrition were categorized by product type (e.g., diabetic, immunonutrition, glutamine-containing, etc.), and their association on mortality, biochemical markers, and ICU outcomes were evaluated. The mortality rate was 50.4%, with an mean ICU stay of 9.63±6.50 days. Most patients (90.3%) had chronic conditions. Nutrition therapy was administered to 138 patients using various products. Immunonutrition products were associated with improved albumin levels and reduced mortality (p<0.05). Chronic conditions significantly increased mortality risk and ICU stay duration (p<0.05). Multivariate analysis revealed that longer ICU stays and the presence of chronic diseases independently reduced survival probability. Enteral nutrition support, particularly immunonutrition, may benefit geriatric ICU patients with COVID-19 by improving biochemical parameters and reducing mortality risk. Although patients receiving diabetic and glutamine-enriched products have a higher incidence of pressure ulcers, it should be considered that such products are likely to have been used in higher-risk patients.
- MakaleYalnız künye2026Scopus SJRQ1Comparison of Eating Behaviours, Anthropometric Measures, and Malnutrition Risk in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder and Other Developmental Disabilities
Esgin, Ozge; Ari-Arat, Ceren; Yilmaz, Gulsum; Hamitoglu, Aysun
Purpose This study examined differences in eating behaviours, anthropometric indicators, and malnutrition risk among children aged 5-16 years with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and other developmental disabilities (DD), including Down syndrome, developmental language disorder, and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Methods This study was carried out using a cross-sectional design and included 220 children attending special education and rehabilitation centres: 97 autistic children (girls: 26, boys: 71) and 123 children with other developmental disabilities (DD; girls: 44, boys: 79). The DD group comprised children with Down syndrome (n = 52, 42.3%), developmental language disorder (n = 58, 47.2%), and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD; n = 13, 10.6%). Results Autistic children differed from children with other developmental disabilities in both growth patterns and eating behaviour profiles. Height-for-age z-scores were higher in children with ASD than in those with Down syndrome (DS) and developmental language disorder (DLD) (p=.01). Autistic children showed higher Food Fussiness scores than children with DS (p<.05). Associations between eating behaviours and BMI-for-age varied according to diagnostic group (all interaction p<.05). In other developmental disability groups, eating behaviours also varied according to BMI-for-age categories and malnutrition risk (p<.05). Among autistic children, malnutrition risk was associated with higher Food Responsiveness and Slowness in Eating scores (p<.05). Conclusion This study showed that eating behaviours, anthropometric measurements, and malnutrition risk vary among children with ASD and diagnostically distinct developmental disability subgroups, underscoring the importance of individualised, diagnosis-informed nutritional assessment and monitoring.
- MakaleAçık Erişim2026Scopus SJRQ1Ecological and nutritional analysis of artificial intelligence-based sustainable dietary models
Köktürk, Seda Nur; Yardımcı, Hülya
Growing concerns over environmental sustainability and health have increased the demand for sustainable diets. Advances in artificial intelligence (AI) offer new opportunities for diet planning. Evaluating the nutritional adequacy and environmental impact of AI-generated sustainable diets is essential. This study aimed to compare the nutritional quality and ecological footprints of sustainable diets created by four popular AI tools (Gemini, Copilot, ChatGPT, and Grok). Each AI tool generated a sustainable diet plan for a healthy adult woman. Diets were evaluated for energy, nutrient content, antioxidant capacity, glycemic index, protein quality, fatty acid profiles, Healthy Eating Index-2015 scores, and ecological footprints. All diets showed low ecological footprints but did not meet energy targets (1800 kcal/day). Gemini had the most sustainable composition. Vitamin B12 was consistently below recommended levels in diets from Gemini, Copilot, and ChatGPT. All diets had adequate carbohydrate, protein, fat quality, and overall diet quality. Carbon footprint associated with protein, energy from protein, cholesterol, pyridoxine, folate, and vitamin C. Water footprint was linked to multiple nutrients, and fruits, meat, poultry, and fish; vegetable intake correlated with carbon footprint. AI-assisted diets have potential for sustainability but nutritional completeness concerns remain, especially for vulnerable groups. Further studies comparing AI and dietitian plans are needed to assess long-term effects.
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İncele - MakaleYalnız künye2026Scopus SJRQ1Effect of ultra-processed food consumption on premenstrual syndrome across different body mass index categories: a cross-sectional analysis
Köktürk, Seda Nur; Taş Yıldırım, Esra; Yardımcı, Hülya
Purpose – This study aimed to examine the association between ultra-processed food (UPF) consumption and premenstrual syndrome (PMS) across different body mass index (BMI) categories in women. Design/methodology/approach – A total of 480 women aged 20–49 years participated in the study between May 2024 and May 2025 in 3 cities in Türkiye. PMS symptoms were assessed using the Premenstrual Syndrome Scale (PMSS), and UPF intake was evaluated according to the NOVA classification using a food frequency questionnaire. Anthropometric measurements, including height and body weight, were taken by researchers, and BMI was calculated for each participant. Findings – The mean BMI of the participants was 24.2 ± 4.9 kg/m2, with an average daily UPF intake of 858.0 ± 133.3 g. Higher UPF intake was significantly associated with increased reporting of PMS, with 7.0% higher odds among normal-weight women, 19.0% higher odds among overweight women, and 41.0% higher odds among women with obesity. Moreover, as UPF consumption increased from the lowest (Q1) to the highest quartile (Q4), the odds of experiencing PMS symptoms were 2.65 times (OR: 2.65, %95 CI: 1.52–4.61), 2.85 times (OR: 2.85, %95 CI:1.60–4.95), and 3.07 times (OR: 3.07, %95 CI: 1.71–5.49) higher, respectively (p = 0.001). Research limitations/implications – These findings underscore a significant association between UPF consumption and PMS symptoms, particularly among women with obesity. Given the high prevalence of PMS and its substantial impact on women's well-being, dietary interventions aimed at reducing UPF intake may represent a promising approach for PMS management and prevention. Originality/value – To the best of our knowledge, this study is the first to examine the relationship between UPF intake and self-reported PMS presence across different BMI categories. 2026
- Derleme MakaleYalnız künye2026Scopus SJRQ1The Potential Neuroprotective Role of Biotin in Neurorehabilitation: A Review
Gunay, Esra; Gezmen-Karadag, Makbule
Purpose of Review: Biotin is a water-soluble vitamin that mammals cannot synthesize and must obtain from the diet. Beyond its established role as a cofactor for biotin-dependent carboxylases, biotin has attracted neurological interest because intermediary metabolism, lipid handling, and myelin maintenance are biologically linked. This narrative review examines biotin across three distinct exposure contexts—nutritional adequacy, functional insufficiency, and pharmacological supplementation—and evaluates its putative relevance to neuroprotection and neurorecovery-oriented processes. Recent Findings: Dietary biotin intake is generally sufficient in mixed diets, and overt deficiency is uncommon; however, low diet quality, reduced bioavailability, and methodological limitations in status assessment may complicate interpretation of biotin sufficiency in clinical nutrition. No validated gold-standard biomarker is currently available. Experimental studies suggest that biotin may modulate pathways related to cellular bioenergetics, lipid metabolism, and myelin-associated processes, but these findings are predominantly preclinical and should not be interpreted as direct evidence of clinical efficacy. In progressive multiple sclerosis, high-dose biotin has been evaluated in human studies, including randomized trials, yet clinical results remain inconsistent and laboratory assay interference remains a relevant practical limitation. Summary: Current evidence does not support conflating adequate dietary biotin intake with pharmacological high-dose exposure. Although biotin remains mechanistically plausible in neuroenergetics and myelin-related disorders, its therapeutic relevance to neurorecovery remains uncertain. Better-designed studies are needed to refine exposure assessment, define dose–response relationships, and determine whether mechanistic signals translate into meaningful clinical benefit.
- MakaleAçık Erişim2026Scopus SJRQ1Relationship between food insecurity, intuitive eating, and body mass index among adults: a cross-sectional study in Türkiye
Ünal, G.; Esgin, Özge
This study examined the relationship between food insecurity, intuitive eating, and body mass index among adults. This cross-sectional study was conducted through face-to-face interviews between January and March 2025 at a public university in Türkiye, involving 1166 students and personnel (65.7 % women; age range: 19–64 years). Participants answered the Food Insecurity Experience Scale and the Intuitive Eating Scale-2, which has four subdimensions: unconditional permission to eat, eating for physical rather than emotional reasons, reliance on hunger and satiety cues, and body-food choice congruence. Self-reported body weight and height were collected to calculate body mass index. Food insecurity was experienced by 42.7 % of participants. It was associated with lower total Intuitive Eating Scale-2, reliance on hunger and satiety cues, body-food choice congruence (controlled for sex, institutional role, and age), and eating for physical rather than emotional reasons (controlled for sex and institutional role) scores. Sex was not a moderator of the association between food insecurity and intuitive eating. There were no significant interactions between Intuitive Eating Scale-2 total and subdimensions and food security status for body mass index. Overall, our study provides empirical evidence that food insecurity is a significant factor that contributes to low levels of intuitive eating in a large sample of Turkish adults. Further studies should investigate the moderating effect of sex on the association between food insecurity and intuitive eating, while also emphasizing the role of food insecurity in the relationship between intuitive eating habits and body mass index in different populations.
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İncele - MakaleAçık Erişim2026Scopus SJRQ1Microwave-Assisted Extraction of Pectin from Pickled Cabbage Waste: Process Optimisation, Characterisation and Application in Low-Sugar Jam
Cebeci Aydın, Fatma; Erten, Tayyibe
This study optimised pectin extraction from pickled cabbage waste using microwave-assisted extraction (MAE), characterised the extracted pectin, and explored its potential for low-sugar jam production. The Box–Behnken design concluded that the optimal conditions are 539 W (microwave power), 116 s (time), and pH 1.5, yielding a pectin yield of 22.53 ± 2.63%. The physicochemical analysis revealed that the microwave-extracted pectin (MEP) was low methoxyl and had a high molecular weight (1.20 ± 0.004 MDa). It was composed of galacturonic acid, arabinose, rhamnose, xylose and glucose. FTIR, 1H NMR and SEM results also confirmed structural characteristics of MEP. MEP was confirmed to have remarkable technological properties, including an emulsion activity of 53.43 ± 2.19% and good stability over 30 days at 4 °C and 24 °C. Moreover, it has an oil-holding capacity of 1.18 ± 0.51 g oil/g pectin and an elevated water-holding capacity (9.36 ± 3.25 g water/g pectin). The application of MEP as a stabiliser in low-sugar jam enhanced viscoelastic characteristics of jam, like apple pectin, and G′ > G″ confirmed the improved shelf-life stability at 25 °C. This study emphasised that microwave-assisted extraction can be a sustainable, time- and energy-saving method for the valorisation of pickled cabbage waste, and highlighted the effect of MEP on the characteristics of low-sugar jam.
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| dc.date.accessioned | 2026-10-29T17:14:20.903167328Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2026-10-29T17:14:20.903167328Z | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://rdlopen.rawdatalibrary.net/r/bayburt/10180 | |
| dc.rights | info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess | |
| dc.title | Beslenme ve Diyetetik Bölümü | tr |
| dc.title | Department of Nutrition and Dietetics | en |
| organization.identifier.code | bayburt-saglik-bilimleri-beslenme-ve-diyetetik | |
| organization.unitType | department | |
| rdl.unit.alias | \bbeslenme ve diyetetik bolumu\b | |
| rdl.unit.alias | \bnutr | |
| rdl.unit.alias | dietet |