Level Of Nutrition Knowledge Research Articles

Assessment of the level of nutrition knowledge in nursing university students

Introduction: knowledge about nutrition in nursing university students is a topic of great significance in the education of future healthcare professionals, as they are the ones who provide support and education to patients in matters related to diet and nutrition.Objective: to assess the level of knowledge about nutrition in nursing university students from a public university in Peru.Methods: a quantitative approach was employed, utilizing a non-experimental research design of a cross-sectional descriptive nature. The sample consisted of 175 students who were administered the Nutrition Knowledge Questionnaire, an instrument with appropriate metric properties.Results: it was found that among the nursing students, 40 % had a low level of knowledge about nutrition, while 37,7 % demonstrated a level considered moderate, and 22,3 % exhibited a high level of nutritional knowledge. Furthermore, it was observed that the level of knowledge about nutrition was significantly associated with both the students' gender and the year of their studies (p<0,05).Conclusions: nursing university students from a public university in Peru were characterized by having low levels of knowledge about nutrition. Therefore, it is necessary to review and update the curriculum of the Nursing program to incorporate nutrition courses in a more comprehensive and up-to-date manner. This will ensure that students receive a strong foundation in this field from the beginning of their studies

Does nutrition knowledge level affect food group preferences and obesity in individuals aged 19 years and older?

Aims: This study was conducted to determine the relationship between nutrition knowledge level, food group preferences, and obesity in individuals who applied to family health centers.
 Methods: This study is a cross-sectional study and was conducted with individuals aged 19 years and over. The nutrition knowledge level of the individuals was determined with the nutrition knowledge test, anthropometric measurements were taken, and nutrition status was evaluated with a food frequency questionnaire and 24 hour-recall food consumption records. The data obtained from the study were analyzed with the SPSS 21.0
 Results: Of the 1797 individuals who participated in the study, 70.5% were female, 22.0% were single, and 22.8% were university graduates. The mean nutrition knowledge score (NKS) was higher in singles (43.39±13.93) (p=0.001), university graduates (46.05±13.69) (p

Attitudes toward the integration of nutritional assessment and counseling in the framework of physical therapy: a cross-sectional survey

BackgroundAs the field of physical therapy increasingly acknowledges the integral role of nutritional assessment and counseling, revisiting this subject is essential due to limited updated information regarding this topic. Furthermore, it is crucial to investigate the factors that may influence physical therapists’ attitudes toward integrating nutritional assessment and counseling into their physical therapy practice. The study’s primary aim was to explore the attitudes of registered physical therapists in Israel toward incorporating nutritional assessment and counseling into their clinical practice. We also explored the relation between personal and professional characteristics of physical therapists and their attitudes.MethodsAn anonymous nationwide online self-report survey was conducted. It included three sections: personal and professional background characteristics, self-reported level of nutritional knowledge and sources of nutritional knowledge, and attitudes toward incorporating nutritional assessment and counseling into practice. Descriptive statistics were calculated for all outcome measures. The total score of the attitude statements was compared between different groups of participants. Multiple linear regression analysis was used to predict positive attitudes.ResultsThe study included 409 physical therapists. The attitude score was 19.78 (2.53) of 25, indicating a positive attitude. A majority (67%) reported that they did not acquire knowledge regarding nutrition during their entry-level studies or in other formal settings (63%). The three primary sources of nutritional information for the participants reported were the Internet (87.0%), registered dietitian (70.0%), and professional, scientific journals (36.0%). Prior knowledge acquired during entry-level physical therapist studies and clinical experience of ≥ 13 years significantly predicted positive attitudes (β = 0.17, β = −0.13, respectively).ConclusionRegistered physical therapists held a positive attitude toward incorporating nutritional assessment and counseling into their clinical practice. Two background professional characteristics were predictors of positive attitudes. Accordingly, there is need to appropriate formal education regarding nutritional issues. Further studies are required to explore the actual integration of nutrition into the physical therapy framework.

Factors associated with child and maternal dietary diversity in the urban areas of Bangladesh.

Dietary diversity is an indicator of nutrition that has been found positively associated with diet quality, micronutrient adequacy, and improved maternal health and child growth. Due to the cultural responsibility of women in providing food at the household level, their status is very important to perform this role. Hence, this study has been conducted on the status of dietary diversity of the mother and child to understand how it relates to various factors of women in urban settings. Data were obtained from 1978 mother-child pairs living in different cities in Bangladesh. The foods taken by the women and children were categorized into 10 and 7 groups to measure women's dietary diversity (WDD) and children's dietary diversity (CDD), respectively. The study found that more than three-fourths of the mothers and half of the children had low dietary diversity. The household wealth holdings and access to resources by the women were found inadequate, while two-thirds of them had the lowest to medium level of nutritional knowledge. The binomial logistic regression model was used to measure the factors influencing WDD and CDD. The findings also indicated that children's dietary diversity was influenced by the mother's age, education, supportive attitude and behavior of husband, and access to and control over resources. While the household wealth index can enhance both child and mother's dietary variety, nutrition knowledge, dietary counseling, and access to and control over resources can improve maternal dietary diversity. This study recommends improving women's socioeconomic status by increasing their wealth and access to resources and enhancing their nutrition knowledge by providing food and nutrition counseling.

The Relationship Between Nutrition Knowledge, Attitude and Practice (NKAP), Self-Efficacy of Healthy Eating with Body Mass Index (BMI) Status Among Undergraduate Students in USM Kubang Kerian, Kelantan: A Cross-Sectional Study

Introduction: Healthy eating is an approach to prevent obesity, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, and cardiovascular disease. This study aimed to determine the level of nutrition knowledge, attitude, and practice (NKAP), level of self-efficacy of healthy eating, and their relationship with body mass index (BMI) among undergraduate students in USM Kubang Kerian, Kelantan.Study Design: A cross-sectional study was conducted on 107 undergraduate students aged 19 to 28 years old, selected using convenience sampling in USM Kubang Kerian, Kelantan from August 2021 until October 2021. A self-administered questionnaire including the KAP questionnaire and self-efficacy of the healthy eating scale was distributed to the participants via Google Form. Findings: The prevalence of good knowledge was 95.3%, good attitude was 79.4% but good practice was only 36.4%. Overall, the prevalence of nutrition knowledge, attitude, and practice (NKAP) was good at 82.2%. The total median score of self-efficacies in healthy eating was 28.0 (7.0). A significant association was found between the availability of healthy and unhealthy foods with practice (p=0.012, p=0.019). Moreover, a significant association was found between age and awareness of the Malaysian Food Pyramid with NKAP (p=0.039, p=0.005 respectively). Hence, a significant association was found between NKAP and self-efficacy of healthy eating (p=0.008). However, the present study revealed that there was no significant association between NKAP with BMI, and self-efficacy of healthy eating with BMI (p=0.541, p=0.064).Conclusion: We found that having good nutrition knowledge and attitude alone was insufficient for the changes in individuals' healthy eating practices as most university students had suboptimal eating behaviour in their daily lifestyle. Therefore, strategies were needed to practice good and healthy eating among university students.

Room for Improvement in Sports Nutrition Knowledge amongst Parents and Caregivers of Male Academy Soccer Players in the UK: A Cross-Sectional Study.

In professional soccer clubs in the UK, nutrition support is often polarised towards senior players or those in the senior academy age groups seeking first team selection/involvement. Accordingly, there is an increased reliance on parents and caregivers to provide support regarding nutritional intake. Therefore, the aim of this study was to evaluate the quality of nutrition knowledge of parents and caregivers of male youth soccer players within developmental academies in the UK. Across a single competitive season, 360 registered parents and caregivers of male soccer players from English Premier League under 9-11 (Foundation Phase) and under 12-16 (Youth Development Phase) age group academies completed an online version of the 88-item validated Nutrition for Sport Knowledge Questionnaire. Nutrition knowledge scores were classified as "poor" (43 ± 23%). Nutrition knowledge scores were significantly greater in respondents with dependents representing Category 1 (45 ± 13%) vs. Category 2 (39 ± 15%) academies and in Foundation Phase (44 ± 13%) vs. Youth Development Phase (41 ± 15%). These results demonstrate that there is room for improvement in the nutrition knowledge levels of parents and caregivers of male soccer academy players. We recommend that club academies provide appropriate resources towards nutritional education for parents and caregivers.

Food literacy and diet quality in young vegans, lacto-ovo vegetarians, pescatarians, flexitarians and omnivores.

To investigate whether food literacy competencies and diet quality vary between 16-to-24-year-olds vegans, lacto-ovo vegetarians, pescatarians, flexitarians and omnivores and to assess whether food literacy is associated with diet quality. Cross-sectional study. Food literacy (general nutrition knowledge, critical nutrition literacy and food skills) and diet quality were measured using an electronic questionnaire. Southern Norway, September 2021 - March 2022. Healthy 16-24-year-olds (n 165). Overall, the mean general nutrition knowledge score was moderate (48·0 out of 67·0); the lowest mean score was found in omnivores and the highest in flexitarians (45·6 v. 51·5) (P = 0·034). The mean score of critical nutrition literacy was also moderate (3·7 out of 5·0); vegans showed higher scores compared to other dietary practices (P = 0·018). No difference was observed in food skills between the different dietary practices. The overall median diet quality score was 46·0 out of 80·0, lowest in omnivores and highest in vegans (42·0 v. 56·0) (P =< 0·001). In multivariate regression analyses, general nutrition knowledge, food skills and vegan dietary practice were significantly associated with higher diet quality. We found moderate levels of food literacy across all dietary practices. The food literacy competencies, general nutrition knowledge and food skills were associated with higher diet quality in our sample. Omnivores showed both the lowest general nutrition knowledge level and lowest diet quality scores. In contrast, both flexitarians and vegans scored highest on general nutrition knowledge and diet quality scores, despite being one of the less restrictive and one of the strictest plant-based dietary practices, respectively.

Evaluation of nutrition label reading habits and knowledge levels among Turkish consumers: Implications for healthier food choices

&lt;b&gt;Objectives:&lt;/b&gt; Nutrition labels are increasingly seen as a crucial strategy to combat diet-related chronic diseases, especially obesity. This study, it is aimed to evaluate the nutrition label reading habits of Turkish consumers and their knowledge levels about nutrition labels and claims.&lt;br /&gt; &lt;b&gt;Method:&lt;/b&gt; The population of the research consists of 1,195 volunteers, 597 males and 598 females, aged between 18-65 years. The data of the study were collected using a face-to-face interview technique through a questionnaire. With the questionnaire form, descriptive information of individuals, reading habits of nutrition labels, information about nutrition label content, and preferred information and statements on nutrition labels were questioned.&lt;br /&gt; &lt;b&gt;Results:&lt;/b&gt; In the study, it was found that the rate of reading the packaging information, the need to research an ingredient in its composition after reading the nutrition label (p&amp;lt;0.001) and hearing some terms used frequently in the food industry (such as colorants, preservatives, sweeteners, etc.) (p&amp;lt;0.05) of those who find the label information important when purchasing food is higher than those who do not find it important in both genders and total participants. In addition, in the study, it was determined that those who knew the nutrition claims on the nutrition labels in all groups prefer more some nutrition claims such as “reduced energy” and “trans-fats free” among the most read nutrition claims (p&amp;lt;0.001).&lt;br /&gt; &lt;b&gt;Conclusions:&lt;/b&gt; These results suggest that instilling the importance of reading nutrition labels and teaching nutrition claims to individuals in the community may be a cost-effective intervention to encourage consumers to make healthier food choices and acquire healthier eating habits.

The Relationship between the Level of Nutritional Knowledge and Physical Activity on the Nutritional Status of Volleyball Athletes at the Attack Volleyball Club Samarinda

The need for nutrients in the world of sports is an important factor in supporting athlete performance. At present the related attention regarding the regulation of good food for athletes is still lacking. Nutritional issues are very important in achieving sports achievements. This study aims to analyze the relationship between the level of nutritional knowledge and physical activity on the nutritional status of volleyball athletes at the Attack Volley Ball Club Samarinda. The research design was cross-sectional involving 34 Attack Volley Ball Club Samarinda athlete respondents. Data were analyzed using Fisher Exact Test. The results showed that there was no significant relationship between nutritional knowledge and nutritional status (p-value = 0,116), then there is no significant relationship between physical activity and nutritional status (p-value = 0,125).

Investigation of the relationship between nutritional knowledge and nutritional supplement belief levels and athletic performances of elite cross-country skiers

The use of nutritional supplements provides support to the athlete, while the use of wrong and inappropriate supplements may adversely affect the performance of the athlete. This study investigated the relationship between the nutritional knowledge and nutritional supplement belief levels and athletic performances of elite cross-country skiers. A total of 19 elite cross-country skiers, 8 females and 11 males (mean age of 16.1±1.00 years) competing in the U-16 and U-18 categories, participated in the study. Inbody 120, 10 m, 20 m and 30 m sprint, agility, 20m shuttle run and hand grip tests were used to assess physical and psychological factors. Moreover, the Nutrition for Sports Knowledge Questionnaire (NSKQ) and the Sports Supplements Belief Scale (SSBS) were applied to the athletes. No significance was found in the comparison of the athletes in terms of Body Mass Index (BMI) classification (p&gt;0.05). A positive relationship was found between the NSKQ and age (r=0.466; p=0.044), body fat percentage (r=0.505; p=0.027), and body fat mass (r=0.642; p=0.003) values. On the other hand, a positive relationship was found between the SSBS scale and body weight (r=0.136; p=0.009), body muscle mass (r=0.681; p=0.001), total body water (r=0.647; p=0.003), hand grip strength (right hand r=0.621; p=0.005; left hand r=0.635; p=0.003), while a negative relationship was found between the SSBS scale and 10m sprint (r=-0.589; p=0.008), 20m sprint (r=-0.606; p=0.006), 30m sprint (r=-0.480; p=0.037) and agility values (r=-0.533; p=0.019). These findings demonstrate that the sports nutrition knowledge level does not have a positive effect on athletic performance, but it has a positive effect on body muscle mass, strength, sprint, and agility values that affect athletes’ athletic performances as athletes’ nutritional supplements belief levels increase.

Evaluation of the Relationship between Sustainable and Healthy Eating Behaviors with e-Healthy Diet Literacy and Nutrition Knowledge Level in Adults

Giriş ve Amaç: Gelecek nesillere yaşanabilir bir dünya bırakmak için bireylerin sürdürülebilir ve sağlıklı beslenme davranışlarının arttırılması gerekmektedir. Bu çalışma, yetişkin bireylerin sürdürülebilir ve sağlıklı beslenme davranışları ile e-sağlıklı beslenme okuryazarlığı ve beslenme bilgi düzeyleri arasındaki ilişkinin değerlendirilmesi amacıyla yürütülmüştür. &#x0D; Gereç ve Yöntemler: Araştırmanın örneklemini, yaşları 18-65 yıl arasında değişen 110 erkek ve 102 kadın olmak üzere toplam 222 birey oluşturmaktadır. Çalışma verileri anket aracılığıyla toplanmıştır. Bireylerin sürdürülebilir ve sağlıklı beslenme davranışlarını belirlemek amacıyla “Sürdürülebilir ve Sağlıklı Beslenme Davranışları Ölçeği”, elektronik sağlıklı beslenme okuryazarlık düzeyini değerlendirmek amacıyla “e-Sağlıklı Beslenme Okuryazarlık Ölçeği (e-SBO)” ve beslenme bilgi düzeyini belirlemek amacıyla “Yetişkinler için Beslenme Bilgi Düzeyi Ölçeği (YETBİD)” kullanılmıştır. &#x0D; Bulgular: Kadınlarda sürdürülebilir ve sağlıklı beslenme davranışları ölçeği toplam puanı 4,0±1,05 ve erkeklerde 3,9±0,87’dir (p&gt;0,05). Kadınların e-SBO düzeyleri (41,4±7,26) erkeklerden (38,6±7,20) daha yüksektir (p

Nutritional knowledge, family income, and blood sugar level among diabetic patients

Nutritional literacy related to diabetes control can play an important role in glycemic control and the reduction of complications of type 2 diabetes. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between nutritional knowledge and hemoglobin A1C (HbA1c). In this study, nutritional literacy and its components (food portion, nutritional content, healthier food choice, and food label reading skill) were evaluated by a valid and reliable questionnaire designed in Singapore for the evaluation of diabetes-related nutrition knowledge. Furthermore, family income, level of education, type of ethnicity, having a smartphone, as well as access to social media of 64 type 2 diabetic patients were assessed. Pearson’s Correlation coefficient between HbA1c and total nutritional knowledge score was calculated at -0.58, which was significant (p&amp;lt;0.001). Participants scored 48%, 55%, 51%, 52%, and 52% of total score for food portion and sizes, nutrition content of food, healthier food choices and safety, food label reading, and overall, respectively. After controlling for possible confounding, regression model results suggested nutritional knowledge and family income were two potential predictors of HbA1c. Improving nutrition and media literacy may help reduce blood sugar levels and treatment costs.

Sources and Level of Nutrition Knowledge Among Adults in Lahore: A Cross-Sectional Descriptive Study.

This study was aimed at identifying the sources and basic nutrition knowledge among the citizens of Lahore. This cross-sectional study was conducted in the metropolis city of Lahore, Pakistan. Four hundred and seventy-six adult citizens of Lahore participated.A random sampling method was used to collect data through a food frequency questionnaire consisting of 23 questions. The questionnaire designed for this study contained questions about demographics, sources of nutrition information, the reliability of these sources of nutrition information,and basic nutrition knowledge. The highest possible score of the questionnaire was marked as 15, and a mean value of 7.5 was used to categorize the low and high values for variables like nutrition knowledge. The majority of participants (34.2%) took nutrition information from their families, healthcare professionals (23.9%), and online resources (23.5%). The most reliable source for nutrition information was healthcare professionals (78.6%). Many participants (65.30%) had high nutrition-related basic knowledge, and 34.70% had low knowledge. Although more than 50% of participants reported having high nutrition knowledge, but they were not aware of how to read food labels.Those citizens who referred to online resources for information about nutrition knowledge usually got better results regarding nutrition knowledge. There is a need for more extensive research to identify the quality of sources for nutrition information to form better policies and plans that can be integrated and adopted at the community and national levels to increase the overall nutrition knowledge of people.

Emergency nurse and physician perceptions of barriers and facilitators to optimal nutrition in the emergency department: A national cross-sectional survey

IntroductionOptimal nutritional support is becoming increasingly important in Emergency Departments (EDs) as over half of patients presenting to ED are reported to be malnourished or at risk of malnutrition. Few studies have examined the barriers and facilitators to nutritional support in ED. AimTo identify barriers and facilitators to providing optimal nutritional support in the ED from nurse and physician perspectives. MethodsA cross-sectional 31-item electronic survey was developed, validated, and distributed nationally in August 2021 in China. ResultsA total of 1766 eligible respondents completed the survey, including 846 ED nurses and 920 ED physicians from 155 hospitals. Barriers to optimal nutrition were moderate (2.72/5 ± 0.88); the most common barrier was lack of multidisciplinary team-work support. Facilitators to support optimal nutrition were moderately high (3.58/5 ± 1.08); the most common facilitator was technical/professional support and organizational management. Respondents who received recent nutrition training and those with higher levels of nutrition knowledge (self-rated) perceived fewer barriers overall to optimal nutrition in ED (P < 0.01). ConclusionContext specific barriers and facilitators both hinder and support optimal nutrition in ED. Further research is required to develop tailored interventions to address specific barriers to optimal nutrition and enhance facilitators in the ED context.

Evaluation of Diet Quality and Nutrition Knowledge Level in Pregnant Women

Evaluation of Diet Quality and Nutrition Knowledge Level in Pregnant Women

The The Effect of Nutrition Education Using Videos and E-booklets on Increasing Knowledge of Balanced Nutrition in High School Students in Jakarta

Abstract: The adolescent counts as a productive age group who needs an adequate nutritional intake to ensure their productivity in their studies and work. A long-term period of unbalanced nutrition consumption might impact one's health and productivity. One of the interventions that can be done is through education to increase their knowledge of balanced nutrition. The media used in this research are e-booklets and videos. Objectives: This research aims to understand the difference between balanced nutrition knowledge before and after nutritional education using E-booklets and videos among high school students in Jakarta and also to find the difference in the effectiveness of both media. Methods: The sampling technique used in this research was random sampling with a total of 95 respondents. The method used is a quasi-experiment with a Wilcoxon test to find the difference in knowledge before and after the intervention and a Mann-Whitney test to find the difference between media effectiveness in increasing knowledge. Results: The results show that both e-booklets (p-value = 0.000) and videos (p-value = 0.000) give a significant effect in increasing balanced nutrition knowledge levels. There is also no significant difference in the effectiveness of both media (p-value = 0.350). Conclusion: Balanced nutrition education using e-booklets and video proven to be effective in increasing nutrition knowledge in adolescents. Further research could be done by expanding the population and increase sample number.

Effects of Economic Situation and Lifestyle Behavior on Japanese Undergraduates’ Healthy Diets by Nutritional Knowledge Level

Effects of Economic Situation and Lifestyle Behavior on Japanese Undergraduates’ Healthy Diets by Nutritional Knowledge Level

Survey on the awareness rate of nutrition and health knowledge among residents aged 18-64 in Shanghai in 2021

To analyze the nutrition and health knowledge of residents aged 18-64 in Shanghai, and to understand the level of nutrition and health knowledge and its influencing factors. The total of 6518 residents aged 18-64 years old in Shanghai were selected by stratified random sampling in 2021. The subjects were grouped by gender, age, education levels, occupations, and regions. The awareness rate of nutrition and health knowledge and its influencing factors were investigated using the questionnaire and scoring standard designed by National Institute for Nutrition and Health, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention. Household survey, face-to-face questioning by surveyors and help to fill in the options. The score of nutrition and health knowledge of residents aged 18-64 in Shanghai was 68.43±12.82, and the awareness rate was 35.78%. The average score(t=-5.04, P&lt;0.01) and awareness rate(χ~2=14.06, P&lt;0.01) of women were significantly higher than men. Significant differences in average scores and awareness rates were found among different groups of ages(F=15.02, P&lt;0.01;χ~2=23.46, P&lt;0.01), education levels(F=191.45, P&lt;0.01;χ~2=210.29, P&lt;0.01), occupations(F=99.17, P&lt;0.01;χ~2=224.12, P&lt;0.01) and regions(F=22.11, P&lt;0.01;χ~2=44.61, P&lt;0.01). The female(OR=1.13, 95%CI 1.02-1.25), high school education and above(OR=1.68-2.85) had better knowledge of nutrition and health. While 18-34 years(OR=0.69-0.74), people engaged in non-medical health institutions(OR=0.46-0.70) and living in non-urban central areas(OR=0.74-0.81) had poorer awareness of nutrition and health knowledge. The awareness rate of nutrition and health knowledge among residents aged 18-64 in Shanghai is still upside potential.

Determination of Anthropometric Measurements and Nutritional Status of Wheelchair Basketball Players

The aim of this study was to determine the anthropometric measurements, nutritional habits, and nutritional knowledge levels of wheelchair basketball players. Anthropometric measurements and 24-hour food consumption records were taken from 29 wheelchair basketball players and a structured questionnaire about nutritional habits and knowledge levels was applied to 40 wheelchair basketball players by face-to-face interview. The median values of the anthropometric measurements of basketball players were within the reference range (21.6 kg/m2 for female players, 22.7 kg/m2 for male players). Fifty-two percent of basketball players find their nutritional knowledge level sufficient, 47.5% use media for the source of nutritional information, 45% skip lunch, and 12.5% drink water &amp;gt;2 L/day. The health complaints of basketball players were mostly frequent cramps (17.5%) and cold (17.5%). Nutrients that the majority of basketball players consumed below the estimated average requirements were found to be carbohydrate, fiber, thiamine, calcium, vitamin C, and vitamin D. It is concluded that not all basketball players have sufficient nutritional knowledge, and those who do, cannot reflect this knowledge very accurately on their nutritional habits. It will be better for wheelchair basketball players to receive nutritional education. More research is needed to make more accurate evaluations of the nutritional status of athletes with disabilities.

Akademisyenlerin Beslenme Bilgi Düzeylerinin ve Akdeniz Diyetine Uyumlarının Değerlendirilmesi

Objective: In this study, it was aimed to evaluate the nutritional knowledge levels of academicians and their adherence to the Mediterranean diet.&#x0D; Methods: The research data were collected face to face with the help of a questionnaire created by the researchers. Demographic characteristics, anthropometric measurements, nutritional habits, nutritional knowledge levels and adherence to the Mediterranean diet were questioned with the questionnaire form. Nutritional knowledge levels of individuals were evaluated with the ‘Nutrition Knowledge Level Scale for Adults (NKLSA)’. Mediterranean diet pattern characteristics were identified with the ‘Mediterranean diet adherence score (MEDAS)’.&#x0D; Results: The mean age of the individuals was 40.2±9.20 years, 42.2% of individuals were overweight and 7.8% are obese. 8.4% of the individuals had bad, 24.7% moderate, 44.8% good, 22.1% very good basic nutrition knowledge levels. 7.1% of the individuals had bad, 26.6% moderate, 27.9% good, 38.3% very good knowledge levels about food preference. 68.2% of individuals were in compliance with the Mediterranean diet. A statistically significant difference was found between individuals who did and did not comply with the Mediterranean diet in terms of the total score of NKLSA, basic nutrition knowledge score and food preference knowledge score (p