ABSTRACT

The aim of this study is investigate the behaviors of eaten those who do sports in fitness centers. The scale of eating behavior was filled by 255 those who do sports in fitness centers. T-test was used for statistical procedures. It was average age of females 24.51 year and males 24.92 year. There were statistically significant differences between both healthy eating behavior scores and unhealthy eating behavior scores of female and male according to gender (p <0.05). Statistically significant difference was found between nutritional habits scores according to age groups (p <0.001).

Result: Healthy and unhealthy eating behaviors of participants between the ages of 18-36 who go to fitness centers to do sports are varies according to the gender and age group. It has been determined that the 18-24 age's participants have bad eating habits. It is recommended that participants who go to fitness centers to do sports should be informed about nutrition. Consultancy service can be provided on nutrition in sports centers. Or, the participants should be directed to nutritional counseling.

Keywords: Nutrition, Eating behavior, Fitness center, Sport