Evaluation of herbal product usage status of women who have 25-35 primary levels applied to a diet counseling center

The aim of this study was to evaluate the use of herbal products in women with a BMI level of 25-35. Between December 2018 and March 2019, it was conducted in a private consultancy center in Istanbul. The study included BMI levels between 19-61 years; 30 women with 25-29.9 and 30 women with BMI level 30-35. In order to determine socio-demographic characteristics, health status and lifestyle information, nutritional status and use of herbal products, a questionnaire consisting of 25 questions was prepared. SPSS 24 program was used for statistical calculations. Percentage, frequency distribution, Chi-square test statistics analysis of descriptive statistical methods were performed in the evaluation of the findings. When P value was less than 0.05, the difference between the groups was considered significant. When the findings were evaluated, it was found that all women included in the study were using herbal products. It was determined that cinnamon (95%), green tea (80%), ginger and white tea (70%) were the most consumed herbal supplement products. It was determined that the source of information about herbal products for women was media / internet with 58.3% and environment (family, neighbor, friends) with 16.7%. As a result; It is noted that most of the women use herbal supplements along with dietary treatment and obtain information about these products especially through the media / internet. In this case, it is considered that it would be beneficial to increase public education and control of environments such as television / internet.