The level of police offi̇cers' nutrition knowledge and theanalysis of their nutritional status

This research is conducted in Yozgat Police Department between April 2016-May 2016. 326 of 783 police officers attended to study voluntarily. Personal characteristics and nutritional habits of individuals are determined by a questionnaire. Nutritional status of individuals is determined by three daily 24-hour food records. Nutrition know ledge questionnaire is used in order to determine the nutritional know ledge of the individuals. The Beck Depression Inventory is used to determine thee motional state. The average age of the individuals participating in the study is 34.1 ± 8.8 years. The average height of men is 177.6± 7.2 cm, the average height of women is 169.4 ± 6.0 cm. The average body weight of men is 83.6 ± 14.6 kg, and average body weight of women is found to be 71.7 ± 14.7 kg. The average BMI of men's and women's are 27.1 ± 8.4 kg / m2, 24.8 ± 7.0 kg / m2, respectively. The average daily dietary energy consumption of men's is 2544.9±205.7 kcal, and the average daily dietary energy consumption of women's is 1756.6±150.9 kcal. The percentages of dietary energy from carbohydrates, protein and fat are, 51.11%± 8.76%, 36.78 ± 7.76% and of 13.64 ± 2.26 respectively. The Nutrition Knowledge Scores ranged from 0-8 points. The score average for men is , 4:10 ± 1.60 and 4:09 ± 1:52 for women. The relation between nutritional know ledge and demographic characteristics of individuals are not found statistically significant. Ther is no statistically signicant differences between the BMI and nutritional know ledge of Individuals. Beck Depression Score average in males and females ranged from 0-63 was found to be 31.1 ± 17.5% and 27.8 ± 17.1. 2.5% incidence of depression in mild, medium and severe depression seem to 58.9% at 21.5%. When the relationship between demographic characteristics of individuals with depression status; age, sex, marital status, workand training time of year is not significantly related with depression status (p> 0.05). There was no significant relationship between depression status of individuals and energy consumption and macronutrientin take (p> 0.05). İn recent years, increase inadequate and/or unbalanced nutrition related avoidable diseases is remarkable. In order to develop healthy eating habits, police officers have to be educated about health nutrition and foods regularly. In arranging for plans and policies should provide accurate information about healthy eating and the police should attempt to create awareness.