Investigation of the Relationship Between Nutritional Habits and Quality of Life in Adult Humans

Abstract

The aim of this study was to examine the relationship between dietary habits and quality of life among adult individuals. Data were collected using a survey method. A descriptive information form was used to gather demographic characteristics such as age, gender, residential area, physical activity duration, socio-economic status, smoking and alcohol consumption, and educational background. The Healthy Eating Attitude Scale (HEAS) developed by Tekkurşun and Cicioğlu (2019) and the short form of the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) were utilized to assess dietary habits. The data were analyzed using SPSS IBM 25.0 software. Descriptive statistics and correlation tests were performed for the analysis. A total of 550 participants (242 males and 308 females) were included in the study. The gender distribution was 44.0% male and 56.0% female. The results indicated a significant correlation between dietary habits and quality of life. Dietary habits of adult individuals significantly affect their quality of life, and enhancing healthy eating attitudes may positively influence quality of life. It is recommended to raise awareness about dietary habits among individuals.