Validity and reliability study of the Turkish adaptation of the Food Craving Acceptance and Action Questionnaire.

Background: The aim of this study is to evaluate the validity and reliability of the Food Craving Acceptance and Action Questionnaire (FAAQ) in university students.

Methods: The study included 394 undergraduate students at Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University. The study included individuals who volunteered to participate, were at least 18 years old, and did not have any severe psychological issues.

Phenylalanine-Free Infant Formula in Patients with Phenylketonuria: A Retrospective Study.

The long-term efficacy and use of phenylalanine-free infant amino acid formula (PFIF) is understudied. This retrospective, longitudinal study evaluated PFIF (PKU Start: Vitaflo International) in children with phenylketonuria, collecting data on metabolic control, growth, dietary intake, and symptoms and the child's experience with PFIF. Twenty-five children (12 males, 48%) with a median age of 3.

Investigation of the psychometric properties of the Comprehensive Feeding Practices Questionnaire in Turkish parents.

Objective: The Comprehensive Feeding Practices Questionnaire (CFPQ) measures parental attitudes towards feeding practices that directly influence children's eating habits. This study aims to determine the reliability and validity of the Turkish adaptation of the CFPQ developed by Musher-Eizenman

Design: Validity and reliability analyses were conducted for the Turkish version of the CFPQ (T-CFPQ). In addition to reliability analyses and partial correlations between scale dimensions, correlations between scale dimensions according to mothers' BMI and children's BMI -scores were also examined.

Chronotype is associated with Mediterranean dietary adherence and environmental footprints.

This cross-sectional study was carried out to determine the relationship between nutrition according to chronotype and the Mediterranean diet and environmental footprints. "Morningness Eveningness Questionnaire" was used to determine the chronotype classification, and "Mediterranean Diet Adherence Screener" was used to evaluate adherence to the Mediterranean diet. In addition, the food consumption record of the participants was taken and the carbon and water footprints were calculated.

Assessment of eating disorders and depression in postpartum women.

Objective: To determine the prevalence of eating disorders and orthorexia in postpartum women and examine the relationship with postpartum depression.

Study Design: Included in this study were 227 postpartum women. The Eating Attitude Test-26 (EAT-26) was used to determine the risk of eating disorders in the women, followed by the Orthorexia 11 Scale (ORTO-11) to identify orthorexia, and the Edinburgh Postpartum Depression Scale (EPDS) to identify postpartum depression.

Evaluation of malnutrition and screening tools in hospitalized children.

Background & Aims: Detecting malnutrition and its related risk factors are crucial, in hospitalized children. Anthropometric z scores are used to assess malnutrition. Screening tools also aim to detect the presence of malnutrition and the developing risk of malnutrition in hospitalized children to determine who may benefit from nutritional support.

Comparing the effects of dietary sugars on cognitive performance and reaction time: A randomized, placebo- controlled and double-blind experimental trial.

The aim of the study was to compare the effects of acute intake dietary sugars on cognitive performance and reaction time. This study was, randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind experimental design, conducted with 75 healthy adults. At the beginning of the study, the participants (36 male, 39 female; 21.

Performance of triponderal mass index, body mass index z scores, and body mass index performance in the diagnosis of obesity in children and adolescents.

Objectives: Childhood obesity is a global health problem that affects millions of children and causes obesity-related adverse health outcomes in both childhood and adulthood. Although body mass index (BMI) z scores and percentiles are used in the diagnosis of obesity in children, it has been emphasized in recent years that the triponderal mass index (TMI) may be more accurate for this purpose. We aimed to compare TMI with BMI in the diagnosis of obesity in Turkish children and adolescents.

Possible predictors for sarcopenia in community-dwelling elderly: neck and calf circumferences.

The aim of this study was to determine the relationship between sarcopenia and calf and neck circumferences. One hundred seventy-seven community-dwelling elderly individuals (over 65 years old) were recruited. A questionnaire was applied via face-to-face interview and the MNA-SF was used to assess nutritional status.

Nutritional Status among Portuguese and Turkish Older Adults Living in the Community: Relationships with Sociodemographic, Health and Anthropometric Characteristics.

Malnutrition is widespread among older adults, and its determinants may differ between countries. We compared Portuguese and Turkish non-institutionalized older adults regarding nutritional status, sociodemographic, health and anthropometric characteristics and studied the relationships between nutritional status and those characteristics. This cross-sectional study analyzed data from 430 Portuguese and 162 Turkish non-institutionalized older adults regarding sociodemographics, health conditions, the Mini-Nutritional Assessment (MNA-FF) and anthropometry.

Supplementation use and diet changes during COVID-19 pandemic according to anxiety level and Mediterranean diet adherence.

Aim; This study was planned and conducted to examine the change in food consumption and nutritional supplement use during the COVID-19 pandemic according to individuals' status of anxiety and Mediterranean diet adherence. Methods; This prospective, cross-sectional research was completed online with the participation of 949 people (66.4% women).

Transitioning of protein substitutes in patients with phenylketonuria: evaluation of current practice.

Background: In children with phenylketonuria (PKU), transitioning protein substitutes at the appropriate developmental age is essential to help with their long-term acceptance and ease of administration. We assessed the parental experiences in transitioning from a second stage to third stage liquid or powdered protein substitute in patients with PKU.

Results: Sixteen interviews (23 open-ended questions) were carried out with parents/caregivers of children with PKU (8 females, 50%) with a median age of 8 years (range 5-11 years), continuously treated with diet, and on a third stage protein substitute.

Adaptation of Food Craving Inventory to Turkish culture: a validity and reliability study.

Introduction: The Food Craving Inventory is a 28-item self-report measure of specific food cravings. The inventory consists of 4 factors: high fats, sweets, carbohydrates/starches and fast-food fats.

Purpose: This study was carried out to evaluate the Turkish validity and reliability of the Food Craving Inventory, and to determine the psychometric properties and factor structure of the Turkish version.

The Effect of Bigorexia Nervosa on Eating Attitudes and Physical Activity: A Study on University Students.

Purpose: This study aims to examine the relationship between physical activity, eating attitude, and bigorexia nervosa among university students.

Method: A questionnaire form consisting of sociodemographic characteristics, eating habits, the Eating Attitude Scale (EAT-40), the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ), and the Muscle Appearance Satisfaction Scale (MASS) was conducted on undergraduate students at Üsküdar University.

Results: There were 1006 students who participated in this study with a mean age of 22.

The Effect of Chronotype on Addictive Eating Behavior and BMI among University Students: A Cross-Sectional Study.

The aim of this study was to examine the effect of chronotype on addictive eating behavior and BMI in university students. A questionnaire on their sociodemographic characteristics and eating habits, as well as the three-factor eating questionnaire (TFEQ) and the morningness-eveningness questionnaire (MEQ), were given to students at Üsküdar University. Data were analyzed with IBM SPSS 26.

Prevalence of overweight, obesity and abdominal obesity in Health Sciences Faculty students.

Objectives: This study was carried out in order to determine the prevalence of obesity among the students of the Faculty of Health Sciences and to evaluate the anthropometric measurements of the students.

Materials And Methods: The population of the study was in total 984 volunteering undergraduate students from Ankara University Faculty of Health Sciences, Child Development, Midwifery, Nursing, Health Management and Social Work departments. The sociodemographic characteristics of the students were obtained with the help of the questionnaire and the anthropometric measurements by the researchers.

Investigation of the psychometric properties of the Turkish version Multidimensional Weight Locus of Control Scale (T-MWLCS) in individuals with different body mass index.

Introduction: The Multidimensional Weight Locus of Control Scale (MWLCS) measures a individuals' focus on body weight or their beliefs about a lack of locus of control.

Purpose: This study was carried out to determine the validity and reliability of the Turkish culture-adapted version of the Multidimensional Weight Locus of Control Scale in adults, which was originally developed by Cebolla et al. METHODS: The sample of the study consists of 700 individuals between the ages of 19-64 who voluntarily agree to participate in online survey.

Physical Growth of Patients with Hereditary Tyrosinaemia Type I: A Single-Centre Retrospective Study.

In a retrospective review, we aimed to assess long-term growth in 17 patients ( = 11 males) with hereditary tyrosinaemia type I (HTI). Median age at assessment was 15.6 years (5.

Healthy Eating Index (HEI-2015) of Female College Students According to Obesity and Exercise Participation.

Background: Individuals participating in exercise are more likely to lead a healthy lifestyle to achieve their exercise-related goals. This study aimed to examine the differences in dietary quality of female university students by exercise involvement and body mass index (BMI).

Methods: This study was conducted with 360 female university students in Turkey.

Relationship between eating disorders and internet and smartphone addiction in college students.

Purpose: This study was planned and conducted to determine the relation between eating behavior disorder and smartphones and the internet in college students.

Methods: This research was performed on a total of 437 college students, including 116 males and 321 females. A questionnaire questioning the general characteristics (age, sex, department, socioeconomic status, skipping meal, number of main meals and snacks in a day, sleeping duration, doing physical activity, height, and body weight) of students was used.

Natural Protein Tolerance and Metabolic Control in Patients with Hereditary Tyrosinaemia Type 1.

In a longitudinal retrospective study, we aimed to assess natural protein (NP) tolerance and metabolic control in a cohort of 20 Hereditary Tyrosinaemia type I (HTI) patients. Their median age was 12 years ([3.2-17.

Is there prejudice against obese persons among health professionals? A sample of student nurses and registered nurses.

Purpose: The aim of this study was to assess whether there is prejudice toward obese persons among student nurses and registered nurses.

Design And Method: A total of 379 participants were included (190 student nurses, 189 registered nurses). The Fat Phobia Scale and Belief About Obese Persons Scale were used to determine the prejudice.

Associations between Poor Sleep Quality, Obesity, and the Anthropometric Measurements of Women in Turkey.

Recent studies have shown that poor sleep quality is significantly associated with obesity. The aim of this study is to examine the association of sleep quality with obesity and specific anthropometric measurements. A total of 105 women aged 20-55 years with no chronic diseases participated in this study.

Determination of Dietary Status as a Risk Factor of Cardiovascular Heart Disease in Turkish Elderly People.

This study was performed to determine the status of diet as a risk factor of cardiovascular heart disease in a group of Turkish elderly people. We performed a cross-sectional study using the data of voluntary participants aged between 65-74 years old. Participants completed 3-day diet records.