Bir Sağlıklı Hayat Merkezinde Verilen Fiziksel Aktivite ve Diyet Danışmanlık Hizmetlerinin İncelenmesi

Investigation of physical activity and diet consultancy services provided in a healthy life center Objective: The purpose of this study was to examine the services provided in the diet and physical activity units of a healthy life center (HLC). Method: From the electronic database of HLC, the first body mass index (BMI) values measured in the diet unit and the types of exercise given in the physical activity unit were obtained. The BMI values of 7223 individuals over the age of 18 were categorized and the relationship between age and gender was analyzed. In the analyses, descriptive statistics, Mann-Whitney U, Kruskal Wallis and CHAID analysis were used. Results: The mean BMI of individuals who applied to the diet unit was found 31.63 ± 6.96. Of these individuals, 28.4% were pre-obese and 56.3% were obese. 86.5% of the individuals were female and their BMI values were statistically significantly higher than men (p=0.010). It was observed that the percentage of obese individuals generally increased as the age groups increased. In the CHAID analysis results, the most important variable for BMI was age (p<0.001). The prevalence of obesity in the age group of over 48 years was 71.1% in men and 83% in women. The most frequent exercises given in the HLC were posture stretching and relaxation exercises, respectively. Conclusion: The rate of obese individuals applying to the HLC diet unit is high. There are differences among these individuals in terms of age and gender variables. Improving physical activity and nutritional habits and increasing HLC awareness can be beneficial.