Introduction: Although the beneficial effects of a healthy diet and increased physical activity are well-known, it is not always easy to follow such a lifestyle. In this study, eating habits and physical activity of the healthy adult population in Istanbul province were investigated.
Materials and Methods: A total of 202 subjects who underwent a health check-up program were enrolled in our study. The demographic characteristics and exercise habits of the subjects were recorded. All participants filled out a self-administered questionnaire to determine their dietary profile. Biochemical analysis, complete physical examination, electrocardiogram, and 2-D echocardiography of each subject were performed.
Results: The mean age, weight, height, and BMI of the study population were 40.05±11.76 years, 72.9±15.31 kg, 167.6±9.2 cm, and 25.73±5.12 kg/m², respectively. The prevalence of high LDL, TG, and low HDL were 32.6%, 40.6%, and 49.5%, respectively. The majority (57.9%) of the subjects consumed >5 gr/day salt daily. Only 36.6% of the subjects consumed vegetables more than 3 times a week. 21.3% of the subjects seldom consumed fish. There were relationships between age and fast food consumption (x²=34.86; p
Key words: Healthy diet, lifestyle, eating habits
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