Anthropometric Measurements and Weight Management Nutrition Knowledge: A Cross-Sectional Study in Turkey
Ecology of Food and Nutrition, cilt.64, sa.1-2, ss.38-52, 2025 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Cilt numarası: 64 Sayı: 1-2
- Basım Tarihi: 2025
- Doi Numarası: 10.1080/03670244.2025.2457357
- Dergi Adı: Ecology of Food and Nutrition
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, Anthropological Literature, Environment Index, Geobase
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.38-52
- Anahtar Kelimeler: Anthropometric measurement, nutrition knowledge, obesity, weight management, young adult
- Kırklareli Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
This study aimed to examine the relationships between academic programs, gender, anthropometric measurements, and the Weight Management Nutrition Knowledge Questionnaire (WMNKQ) score. Results indicated that 37.7% of male and 15.3% of female students were overweight, with significant gender differences in BMI, waist/height ratio, waist/hip ratio, and waist circumference (all p <.001, except waist circumference p =.024). WMNKQ scores also varied significantly by gender and BMI classification (p <.05). Students in health-related fields scored higher on nutrition knowledge than those in other faculties (p =.000). Findings emphasize the importance of weight management among university students, who may face lifestyle changes affecting healthy eating habits.