Abstract Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate effects fear and anxiety on nutrition during the COVID-19 pandemic. Design: Participants were recruited by an online survey in cross-sectional study. questionnaire included general demographic characteristics, level anxiety, nutritional habits. Fear Scale (FCV-19S) Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 test (GAD-7) used determine anxiety. Setting: Turkey. Participants: A total sample consisted 1012 adults. Results: In pandemic, caused...

Abstract Objective: This study aimed to explore the relationship between caffeine use disorder (CUD), withdrawal symptoms and prevalence of depression, anxiety stress (DASS) in adults. Design: The utilised a cross-sectional design assess relationships CUD, DASS. Setting: Participants’ CUD was evaluated through Caffeine Use Disorder Questionnaire (CUDQ), while Depression Anxiety Stress Scale-21 (DASS-21) measured DASS levels. total intake were calculated based on self-reported consumption...

In this review, we aimed to explain general information about sugary kefir, microbial diversity, production process and potential health effects. Although kefir has been known for many years, it not studied much. Studies have shown that a similar diversity compared traditional milk therefore may be an alternative source of probiotics. However, contain probiotic properties such as adhesion the mucosa by reaching lumen mucosa, colonization pathogens mucosa. way, effects antimicrobial activity,...

The aim of the study is to determine factors that contribute body mass index (BMI) adults and evaluate eating habits individuals. was conducted on 498 whose ages were ranging from 20 85 (39.1±14.9 year). data collected using a questionnaire form consisted questions concerning general characteristics individuals, frequency food consumption habits. Food types in grouped together according Nutrition Guide for Turkey. Body weights heights individuals measured. BMI 55% participated 25 or higher...

The aim of this study is to investigate the relationship between dietary inflammatory index (DII) and depression. was carried out with 134 female university students staying in dormitory. data were collected using questionnaire form. contains socio-demographic information, physical activity, anthropometric measurements, depression scale, 3-day food intake record. DII score calculated based on record It found that 56 participants did not have any symptoms. participants' mean scores 0.76 ±...

It has recently been observed that microorganisms in the gut can regulate brain processes through microbiota-brain axis, affecting pain, depression, and sleep quality. Consequently, prebiotics probiotics may potentially improve physical, psychological, cognitive states those with fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) who have an altered microbiota balance. In a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial to determine effects of probiotic prebiotic treatments on sleep, quality life,...

Consumers are now generally aiming to live a longer life of better quality.  For many, this means adopting an alternative lifestyle, consuming more “functional” foods help deliver the desired quality and also cope with their increasing health problems. In parallel problems in Turkey rest world, interest functional products has increased, therefore market share these increased. This study aimed determine attitudes purchasing by interviewing sample 1182 consumers shopping at markets....

High-fat diets contribute to various metabolic disorders. Inulin supplementation has been shown reduce appetite, lower food intake, and promote weight loss. Although there is evidence that the endocannabinoid system effects in prefrontal cortex, studies investigating of inulin on are limited. This study investigated impact obesity through cortex. Twenty-four male Wistar rats were fed one four over 12 weeks. Findings indicated a high-fat diet led obesity, whereas reduced intake supported...

This study aimed to examine the psychometric properties of a Turkish version ORTO-R scale by testing its factorial structure, reliability, and validity in large adult population. cross-sectional was conducted between November 2022 February 2023. Through an online questionnaire, 1077 participants were recruited. Confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) used construct questionnaires. The internal consistency evaluated with Cronbach's alpha, Omega test–retest coefficients. For convergent divergent...

This study aimed to evaluate how breastfeeding and complementary nutrition practices of mothers 0-24-month-old children comply with the World Health Organization (WHO) recommendations for infant young child feeding compare results selected demographic parameters related mother child.The research sample comprised (n = 250) less than 2 years old. Data were obtained via questionnaire analyzed using SPSS 20.0 package program. The Pearson χ2 or Fisher's exact tests used assessing relationships...

Background: To date, several researchers have investigated the association between dietary fibre consumption and satiety. However, there is no study that includes both inulin β-glucan to compare energy intake (EI) satiety ratings. Aim: The current effects of two fibres, inulin, on food intake. Methods: was carried out among 24 woman over 18 years age. fibres (6 g/day) or were consumed by participants for five weeks. On first fifth week visits, a standard breakfast followed an ad libitum test...

This study, designed as a cross-sectional was carried out to determine the hygiene knowledge of staff ( N = 317) employed in kitchen and service departments catering firms Ankara. It found that mean scores with regard personal hygiene, food equipment were 10.7 ± 1.6, 19.8 4.0, 13.6 2.0, respectively. Male achieved higher test compared female p < .01). The receiving training determined have terms tests those who not received, production had than other groups for be increasing age. Hygiene...