Abstract:

Aim: The aim of the study is to compare the obesity awareness status, nutritional knowledge scores and physical activity levels of the students studying at the Faculty of Sport Sciences in terms of some variables. Methods: A total of 430 students studying at the Faculty of Sport Sciences participated in the study. The Obesity Awareness Scale was used to determine the obesity awareness status of the students, the Nutrition Knowledge Level Scale for Adults was used to determine the nutritional knowledge scores, and the Physical Activity Scale-2 was used to determine the physical activity levels. Independent t test was used to compare the paired groups, and the One-Way ANOVA test was used to compare the groups. Results: No difference was found in the comparison of students' obesity awareness score, nutrition knowledge score and physical activity mean scores according to gender, age, class and department variables. Conclusion: As a result, it was determined that the students' obesity awareness was at a high level, their basic nutritional knowledge scores were at an average level, and their physical activity levels were at an adequate activity level.

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