DETERMINING THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN ADULTS' NUTRITIONAL HABITS AND CONSTIPATION

Abstract

This study was planned and conducted to determine the relationship between dietary habits and constipation status of adults. The data of the study were obtained via an online questionnaire. The presence of less than three defecations per week was considered as constipation (+). The questionnaire form used to collect the study data included socio-demographic characteristics, eating habits, consumption status of food groups according to the International Physical Activity Form (Short Version) and national dietary guide recommendations. The study was conducted with 330 participants. The prevalence of constipation was determined as 28.8% among the participants in the study. Among those with constipation (+), 55.8% reported consuming two main meals per day and 50.5% reported skipping meals. The weekly walking activity of participants with constipation (+) was statistically lower than those with constipation (-) (p