Endocrinology & Metabolic Syndrome
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Rabia Yalınca

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  Determination of the Prevalence of Obesity, Nutrition Habits and Food Consumption Frequency in Individuals Working in the Famagusta Medical Centre Hospital
  Author(s): Rabia Yalinca, Yücel Tandogdu and Zülal Yalinca Rabia Yalinca, 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

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