Ba\u015fkent University Department of Nutrition and Dietetics Assist. Prof. Merve \u00d6zdemir explained that migrating asylum seekers, mainly children, generally have poor living conditions during their journey and frequently experience health problems.<\/strong> Pointing out that water, hygiene and sanitation are the most important factors for remaining healthy during migration, \u00d6zdemir went on to say, \u201cIt is crucial that food are kept clean, raw and cooked food are separated, and the correct cooking methods are used for a safe nutrition during periods of disaster and crisis. Storing food at proper temperatures and using appropriate utensils will reduce the effects of unhealthy conditions.\u201d<\/p>\n\n Turkish Red Crescent\u2019s Health and Psychosocial Support Programme Officer Fatma Kaya, in the session on \u201cNutrition Among Asylum Seekers and Migrants: Nutrition Information and Counselling Services\u201d, conveyed that they offer service to asylum seekers and migrants in 18 Turkish Red Crescent Community Centers across 17 provinces.<\/strong> Kaya indicated, \u201cWe are continuing our activities on a wide scale through social cohesion, protection, strengthening livelihoods, and health and psychosocial support programmes.\u201d<\/p>\n\n United Nations World Food Programme\u2019s (WFP) Turkey Monitoring and Evaluation Officer Ber\u00e7in Do\u011fan indicated that in the research conducted with Hacettepe University Institute of Population Studies, they discovered that Syrian children\u2019s nutrition improved after coming to Turkey, but still remain inadequate compared to Turkish children.<\/strong> Emphasizing that financial aid have a significant effect in eradicating the problem of chronic malnutrition in Syrian children, Do\u011fan pointed out that the effect of financial aid is not very significant in terms of acute malnutrition.<\/p>\n\n At\u0131l\u0131m University Assist. Prof. Zeynep Beg\u00fcm Kalyoncu, in the session on \u201cThe Relationship between Migration and Nutrition: Field Activities\u201d, explained that during their field activities, they observed that most asylum seekers living in Turkey have problems in terms of shelter, health, employment and family planning. Kalyoncu stated that they reached the conclusion that most of the asylum seekers are forced to work in unregistered jobs for long hours and for low wages. <\/p>\n\n ASAM Nutrition Specialist Esra \u0130rem Y\u0131lmaz shared the conclusions of the report on Malnutrition in Children under Temporary Protection and International Protection, prepared by ASAM Academy on Migration. Y\u0131lmaz expressed that 1 out of every 6 children are stunted, while 1 out of every 13 children are underweight.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" In the panel organized in collaboration with At\u0131l\u0131m University and Turkish Dietetic Association by ASAM Academy on Migration, established by the Association for Solidarity with Asylum Seekers and Migrants (ASAM) to convey practice related to migration to the academic field, experts explained the relationship between migration and nutrition. 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<\/figure>\n\nDo\u011fan: \u201cSyrian Children\u2019s Nutrition Improved in Turkey\u201d<\/h2>\n\n
Kalyoncu: \u201cAsylum Seekers are faced with Malnutrition Conditions\u201d<\/h3>\n\n