Türkiye’de Yaşayan Vegan - Vejetaryen Bireylerin Beslenme Durumlarının Kıyaslanması Üzerine Pilot Bir Çalışma

Aim: Vegan and vegetarian diets are in an increasing trend worldwide recent years. Vegan/vegetarian diets, which known to have positive effects on health, may result nutrient deficiencies if they not balanced. It is important determine the nutritional status of vegan individuals, whose number Turkey, order build national recommendations. This study was conducted as a pilot energy intake vegan/vegetarian individuals living Turkey. Subjects Method: A total 285 volunteered aged 19-64 years participated study. The general information participants were questioned with online survey. After answering survey, 38 kept consecutive three-day “24-h food record” shared it researchers. intakes rates meeting their requirements calculated. Chi-square test independence used compare individuals’ by gender knowledge status; independent sample t-test Mann-Whitney U for age, comparisons between groups. Results: majority female (79.3%), holding at least bachelor’s degree (89.5%), had normal BMI value (72.6%). Rate that able meet follows respectively: 76.5%, 85.7% (kcal); 52.9%, 95.2% carbohydrate (%); 100%, 52.4% vitamin B12; 64.7% 61.9% folate; 94.1%, 76.2% calcium; 64.7%, iron; 88.2%, 71.4% zinc. Conclusion: has been observed Turkey risk several deficiencies. Considering necessary large scale raise awareness individuals. recommendations specific nutrition guidelines implemented health professionals service providers.