DETERMINING THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN ADULTS' NUTRITIONAL HABITS AND CONSTIPATION

Authors : Hacı Ömer Yılmaz, Mustafa Özgür

Pages : 400-413

Doi:10.33715/inonusaglik.1381544

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Publication Date : 2024-06-20

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :This study was planned and conducted to determine the relationship between dietary habits and constipation status of adults. The data of the study were obtained via an online questionnaire. The presence of less than three defecations per week was considered as constipation (+). The questionnaire form used to collect the study data included socio-demographic characteristics, eating habits, consumption status of food groups according to the International Physical Activity Form (Short Version) and national dietary guide recommendations. The study was conducted with 330 participants. The prevalence of constipation was determined as 28.8% among the participants in the study. Among those with constipation (+), 55.8% reported consuming two main meals per day and 50.5% reported skipping meals. The weekly walking activity of participants with constipation (+) was statistically lower than those with constipation (-) (p<0.05). According to the multivariate regression result, significant positive effects of dairy products and bread, cereal and legume groups were found on constipation status. As a result, constipation is closely associated with dietary habits and food groups. In particular, the consumption of dairy products and bread, cereals and legume groups in recommended amounts can reduce the risk of constipation and/or utilized in its treatment.
Keywords : Besin grupları, Fiziksel aktivite, Konstipasyon, Türkiye beslenme rehberi

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