Abstract:

Aim: The aim of this study was to determine the eating behaviors of students in the Faculty of Sports Sciences studying at various universities. Method: 500 students participated in the study voluntarily. Adult Eating Behavior Scale (AEBQ) was used as a data collection tool in the study. SPSS 24 program was used to analyze the data. Independent T test was used for pairwise comparisons, and One Way ANOVA test was used for comparisons of three or more groups. Results: Because of the analysis of the data, a difference was detected in favor of female students in the sub-dimensions of food enjoyment and food selectivity according to the gender variable. It was determined that there was a significant difference in the sub-dimensions of food enjoyment, feeling of fullness, emotional undereating, food selectivity, and slow eating according to the department variable. A significant difference was detected in the comparison of food enjoyment and food selectivity sub-dimensions according to age and class variables. It has been determined that there is a significant difference in the food enjoyment sub-dimension according to the accommodation variable and that the difference favors those living with their family. Conclusion: When examining the students’ eating behaviors, it was determined that they had above-average behavior. Controlling their nutritional behavior will contribute to higher sports performance.

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