Evaluation of length and weight values and nutritional stays by living in 3-6 year group of children

The aim of the research is to determine the relationship between the developmental characteristics of children between 3-6 years of age and their food consumption habits. For this purpose, 50 children and parents participated in the research. Demographic information, 3-day food consumption record, general health status, questions about eating habits and anthropometric information were used for the data collection. Chi-square test, Independent samples T-test and Pearson Correlation Analysis were used in the analysis of the data. The study found that children's height, birth weight, current weights and carbohydrates were significantly correlated. According to findings, boys had a longer breastfeeding period before starting supplementary food than girls and started to drink additional food later. Girls were found to consume more honey, molasses, and jam products than boys. According to findings, children aged between 5 and 6 years consumed more red meat and bagels than children aged between 3 and 4 years. According to the findings, it was determined that the vitamin a value of the children who regularly consumed snacks and the average energy amount of 3 days were higher than the children consuming snacks. The protein values of the children and the values of fat, calcium, Vitamin A, Vitamin C and fe; fat values and calcium, Vitamin A, Vitamin C and Fe values; calcium values and Vitamin A, Vitamin C and fe values; it was determined that there was a significant correlation between Vitamin A values and Vitamin C and fe values. In the study it was determined that there was a significant relationship between BMI values of children and weight and carbohydrate values(p<0,001).