Abstract
This study was aimed to determine the obesity states of children between 12-15 years and to orientate the child and his/her parents by informing them. While the overweight percentage of the female and male pupils was the same, it was determined that 34.9% of the female and 65.1% male was obese. It was seen that 84.1% of obese pupil watch TV ≤2 hours and 15.9%>2 hours. Furthermore it was determined that 61.9% of obese pupils play ≤2 hours games and 38.1% >2 hours and a statistically significant relation was found between pupils’ play time and BMI (p=0.044). The obtained findings from this study show that 42.4% of the participating pupils are overweight and obese. Overweight and obesity prevalence obtained in our study is significantly high. As obesity prevention is of great importance it should began in childhood.
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