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Esma Asil,
Metin Saip Surucuoglu,
Funda Pinar Cakiroglu,
Asli Ucar,
Ayse Ozfer Ozcelik,
Mustafa Volkan Yilmaz and Lale Sariye Akan |
Abstract:
The aim of the study is to determine the factors that contribute
to the body mass index (BMI) of adults and evaluate the eating habits of the
individuals. The study was conducted on 498 adults whose ages were ranging from
20 to 85 (39.1±14.9 year). The data were collected using a questionnaire
form that consisted of questions concerning general characteristics of individuals,
frequency of food consumption and eating habits. Food types in the food consumption
frequency were grouped together according to Nutrition Guide for Turkey. Body
weights and heights of the individuals were measured. BMI of the 55% of the
individuals participated in the study is 25 or higher than 25. The average BMI
of the individuals differs according to age, educational, marital, smoking status,
parity and sleep duration (p<0.05). According to standardized regression
coefficient; factors affecting BMI in the order of importance are: age (p<0.001),
educational (p<0.001), marital (p<0.001), smoking status (p<0.05) and
sleep duration (p>0.05). A statistically significant correlation was found
between BMI of participants and their habit of eating at night, appetite and
use of sweeteners (p<0.05). Individuals with BMI<25 were determined to
have a lower consumption frequency of milk and dairy products and fruits-vegetables
monthly (p<0.05). In this study; age, educational, marital, smoking status
and sleep duration were found to affect body mass index. Analysis of genetic
and environmental factors affecting obesity is required to reveal the factors
affecting body mass index of individuals more clearly.
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How to cite this article:
Esma Asil, Metin Saip Surucuoglu, Funda Pinar Cakiroglu, Asli Ucar, Ayse Ozfer Ozcelik, Mustafa Volkan Yilmaz and Lale Sariye Akan, 2014. Factors That Affect Body Mass Index of Adults. Pakistan Journal of Nutrition, 13: 255-260.
DOI: 10.3923/pjn.2014.255.260
URL: https://scialert.net/abstract/?doi=pjn.2014.255.260
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