Endocrinology & Metabolic Syndrome
Open Access
ISSN: 2161-1017
+44 1478 350008
ISSN: 2161-1017
+44 1478 350008
Zülal Yalinca
Famagusta, North Cyprus via Mersin 10
Turkey
Research Article
Determination of the Prevalence of Obesity, Nutrition Habits and Food Consumption Frequency in Individuals Working in the Famagusta Medical Centre Hospital
Author(s): Rabia Yalınca, Yücel Tandogdu and Zülal YalincaRabia Yalınca, Yücel Tandogdu and Zülal Yalinca
Aim: The prevalence of obesity, nutrition habits and food consumption frequency in individuals was investigated.
Methods: The study was carried out with a total of 51 individuals between the ages of 22-58. Data were collected by questionnaire about personal information, nutrition habits and food consumption frequency.
Results: The prevalence of obesity was found 13.9% in female and 13.3% in male. The waist circumference used to determine central obesity was found ≥94 cm in 80% of male individuals and ≥80 cm in 44.4% of female individuals.
Conclusion: Adequate and balanced nutrition is important to maintain a healthy body weight. Low fat or fat free dairy and meat products are suggested. Legumes, un-purified grains, vegetable and fruit should be consumed in sufficient frequency.. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2161-1017.1000191