Objective: To examine estimation of standard portion size and, the influence of different food plates on the estimation of food portion size, using photograph booklet in students.
Methods: The sample consisted of 300 students, aged 18-35 years old from different academic departments. The student’s general characteristics were asked by using a questionnaire, and anthropometric measurements were taken. Students were asked to select the standard portion sizes of each food from a photographic booklet, which was developed by the researchers. Dietary guidelines for Turkey were used for assessing the quantity of standard portion size of foods of a photographic booklet (1).
Results: The findings of the present study indicate that the food group which the most students provided the accurate estimation was protein foods (36.0%), pursued by grains (35.1%), dairy (29.2%), fruits and vegetables group (28.9%). The most and the least accurate estimated foods were found boiled potato (64%) and cheese (3.7%), respectively. The percentages of the accurate estimation of standard portion size for five foods (meatball, meat cubes, shredded chicken, egg, yogurt) in 24 foods were higher in females than men (p<0.05). There was no significant relationship between various plate sizes and shape with the perception of standard portion size.
Conclusion: It was found that many students were unable to identify the correct photo that represented a standard portion size. Future studies are needed to validate the food atlas for use in the Turkish population.
Portion size estimation food photographs standard portion size
Birincil Dil | İngilizce |
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Konular | Sağlık Kurumları Yönetimi |
Bölüm | Articles |
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Yayımlanma Tarihi | 26 Ekim 2021 |
Gönderilme Tarihi | 24 Şubat 2021 |
Yayımlandığı Sayı | Yıl 2021 Cilt: 11 Sayı: 4 |