Determination of the obesity prevalence and affecting risk factors, of eating habits among adolescents
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2015
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Gulhane Military Medical Academy editor@korhek.org
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info:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccess
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Aim: The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence and the affecting risk factors of obesity and the eating habits among adolescents. Methods: The study is a descriptive in design. The research was carried out between December 2013 and February 2014 at a private university in Ankara. This study was conducted with 260 students. The data were presented as frequencies, mean, standard deviations and were analyzed by test of chi-square, Pearson correlation analysis and logistic regression analysis. Data were collected using an Interview Questionnaire, the Eating Habits Index and anthropometric measurements were performed. Results: The mean age of students was 20.87±2.29. Prevalence of overweight and obesity among students were 23.1% and 6.5% respectively. The prevalence of overweight and obesity was related with male gender (p<0.05), family history of obesity (95% CI: 2.22-2.43), fast eating habit (p<0.05), and healthy dietary habits (95% CI: 1.02-2.85). The percents of moderate grade and high grade risk groups of students according to Eating Habits Index were 56.5 and 30.8 respectively. Conclusion: The prevalence of overweight and obesity among adolescents in this study was determined to be high. The prevention and control of obesity is urgently needed. In this content, comprehensive strategies of intervention propose periodical monitoring, education on pattern of nutritio n, and healthy dietary behaviors. © 2016 Elsevier B.V., All rights reserved.
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Adolescent, Body mass İndex, Eating habits, Obesity, Prevalence
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TAF Preventive Medicine Bulletin
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14
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