The relationship between food consumption and body mass index and sleep regulation in women

The aim of this study was to evaluate the relationship between Body Mass Index (BMI) and daily food consumption and sleep patterns in adult women. The data of this study applied to 65 obese women aged 19-58 between March and May 2019 in a private diet office in Istanbul were obtained from a questionnaire prepared in advance. Body mass indexes were determined by measuring body weight and height. The daily nutritional status of individuals was obtained by using "The Daily Nutrient Consumption Form". On the otherhand, calculation of sleep quality of individuals are made by "Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index". While the Daily consumed foods were analyzed with the help of BeBIS Program, the data of the study were analyzed with SPSS program. The mean BMI was 34,72 kg/m2. While 76.9% of the women participated in the study were in the obesity group, 23.1% were in the normal weight range. The average daily calorie intake was 1996,10 ± 359,01 calories. The average daily carbohydrate intake was 231,64 ± 45,89 grams. On the other hand, 47,58 ± 6,95 percent of daily carbohydrate intake was determined by individuals. The average daily fat intake was 86,31 ± 23,83 grams. The mean daily fat intake was 38,50 ± 6,05. It was determined that the women who participated in the study had an average of 67,94± 15,51 grams of protein. The average protein intake per day was found to be 14,07 ± 2,67. While %23.1 of the women had good sleep quality, %76.9 had low sleep quality.It was determined that daily consumed foods affect sleep quality and sleep quality. It was determined that daily food and sleep patterns should be considered in order to have the desired normal body weight. Key Words: Body Mass İndex, Women, Sleep patterns, Sleep quality