Increasing Mediterranean Diet Adaptation in adults decreases energy intake

Abstract

Objective: The aim of this study is to determine the relationship between Mediterranean Diet (MD), one of the sustainable healthy eating models, and nutritional status in adult individuals. Methods: The study was conducted with a total of 307 individuals between the ages of 18-64 who applied to the Sakarya University Healthy Nutrition / Obesity Counseling Unit, between September 2019 and February 2020. The data were collected by face-to-face interview technique. Among the collected data; demographic information, 24-hour retrospective food consumption record and food consumption frequency. In addition, anthropometric measurements of the participants were made and Mediterranean Diet Compliance Scale was applied. Results: According to the results obtained, the individuals participating in the research; The relationship between daily energy, carbohydrate, protein, saturated fatty acids, carotene, Vitamin E, Vitamin C, Vitamin K and sodium intake with AD was statistically significant (p <0.05). Conclusion: As a result; Increasing compliance with MD can prevent chronic diseases in adult individuals. It can also play an important role in preventing obesity as it reduces energy intake.