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Nutrition Status and Dietary Habits among Construction Workers in Türkiye

Türkiye'de İnşaat İşçilerinin Beslenme Durumu ve Diyet Alışkanlıkları

Beda Büşra Özalp Çolak(Yüksek İhtisas Üniversitesi)0000-0002-7923-842X
Nilgün Seremet Kürklü(AKDENİZ ÜNİVERSİTESİ, SAĞLIK BİLİMLERİ FAKÜLTESİ)0000-0003-1394-0037
Sevan Çetin Özbek(YÜKSEK İHTİSAS ÜNİVERSİTESİ)0000-0002-3451-9834
Pages
59–64
Publication Date
2025-12-24
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Conclusion: These findings indicate that construction workers do not meet their recommended intake levels for several macro– and micronutrients.

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Objective & Hypothesis:Introduction: This descriptive study aimed to evaluate the nutritional status and dietary habits of construction workers.
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Key Findings & Data:Material and Methods: A total of 382 male workers from various construction sites in Ankara, Erzurum, Antalya, and Isparta (Türkiye) participated in the study between 2020 and 2021.
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Conclusion & Impact:Conclusion: These findings indicate that construction workers do not meet their recommended intake levels for several macro– and micronutrients.
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⚙️Variables:İnşaat işçileri · beslenme alışkanlıkları · beslenme durumu

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Introduction: This descriptive study aimed to evaluate the nutritional status and dietary habits of construction workers. Material and Methods: A total of 382 male workers from various construction sites in Ankara, Erzurum, Antalya, and Isparta (Türkiye) participated in the study between 2020 and 2021. Dietary intake was assessed using a single 24-hour dietary recall method. Results: The average age of the participants was 36,4±11,1 years, with an average household size of 4,4±2,1 persons; 33,2% reported incomes lower than their expenses. Overweight and obesity prevalence were found to be 41,9% and 16,8%, respectively. Tea was the most commonly consumed beverage (68,6%), and workers frequently opted for unhealthy snacks. Intake levels of energy, vitamin A, C, E, B2, B6, and folate were below the recommended daily allowances. Calcium, iodine, magnesium, and potassium were also insufficient. Protein intake was significantly lower among workers with incomes below their expenses (p<0,05). Conclusion: These findings indicate that construction workers do not meet their recommended intake levels for several macro– and micronutrients. The results may guide public health nutrition policies and provide a basis for practical recommendations.

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Amaç: Bu tanımlayıcı çalışma, inşaat işçilerinin beslenme durumunu ve beslenme alışkanlıklarını değerlendirmeyi amaçlamıştır. Materyal ve Metodlar: Türkiye’deki Ankara, Erzurum, Antalya ve Isparta illerinde bulunan çeşitli şantiyelerde çalışan toplam 382 erkek işçi, 2020 ile 2021 yılları arasında çalışmaya katılmıştır. Besin alımı, tek seferlik 24 saatlik besin tüketim kaydı yöntemiyle değerlendirilmiştir. Bulgular: Katılımcıların ortalama yaşı 36,4±11,1 yıl, ortalama hane halkı büyüklüğü ise 4,4±2,1 kişi olarak belirlenmiştir; katılımcıların %33,2’si gelirlerinin giderlerinden düşük olduğunu bildirmiştir. Fazla kilolu ve obez bireylerin oranı sırasıyla %41,9 ve %16,8 olarak saptanmıştır. En sık tüketilen içeceğin çay (%68,6) olduğu belirlenmiş, işçilerin sağlıksız atıştırmalıklara yönelme eğiliminde oldukları gözlemlenmiştir. Enerji, A,C, E, B2, B6 vitaminleri ve folat alımları önerilen günlük alım düzeylerinin altında olduğu gözlemlenmiştir. Kalsiyum, iyot, magnezyum ve potasyum alımları da yetersiz bulunmuştur. Geliri giderlerinden düşük olan işçilerde protein alımı anlamlı düzeyde daha düşük bulunmuştur (p <0,05). Sonuç: Bu bulgular, inşaat işçilerinin birçok makro ve mikro besin öğesini önerilen düzeylerde almadığını göstermektedir. Verilerimiz, halk sağlığı beslenme politikaları için yol gösterici olabilir ve önerilere temel oluşturabilir.

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Çolak, B. B. Ö., Kürklü, N. S., Özbek, S. Ç. (2025). Nutrition Status and Dietary Habits among Construction Workers in Türkiye. Yüksek İhtisas Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri Dergisi, Cilt: 6 Sayı: 3, 59–64. https://ajindex.com/articles/1647716

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