Eating patterns of Turkish adolescents: a cross-sectional survey

AKMAN M., Akan H., Izbirak G., Tanriover Ö., Tilev S. M., Yildiz A., ...More

NUTRITION JOURNAL, vol.9, 2010 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 9
  • Publication Date: 2010
  • Doi Number: 10.1186/1475-2891-9-67
  • Journal Name: NUTRITION JOURNAL
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Marmara University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background: Adolescence is a crucial period for development of dietary behaviors that continue into adulthood and influence the risk of chronic diseases later in life. The aim of this study was to determine the eating patterns of adolescents' and their compliance with the Food Guide Pyramid.