Determining the nutritional status of children between 2-5years old and the relationship of sugar beverage consumption and obesity parameters

The aim of this study was to determine the nutritional status of preschool children by anthropometric measurements and food consumption records and to examine the relationship between the frequency of sugary drink consumption, Kindl Health Released Quality of Life Scale (Kindl Health Released Quality of Life Scale) and obesity.It was planned as a cross-sectional study involving children aged 2-5 years living in Istanbul. Data were collected with a Google survey form sent to parents to provide information about their children to assess nutritional status and sugary drink consumption. Anthropometric measurements were performed by the researcher face-to-face at the school on the planned days under the control of the children's kindergarten teachers and Inbody 110 portable device was used for the measurement.When analyzed according to the purpose of our study, it was determined that 22.9% of the population consisted of children with obesity. When evaluated according to the frequency of sugary drink consumption and daily dietary sucrose intake, no difference was found in the intake of children with obesity compared to children in the lean and normal group (p<0.05).As a result of the study, which was planned to determine the nutritional status by anthropometric measurements and food consumption records and to examine the relationship between sugary drink consumption frequency, Kindl Quality of Life Scale and obesity, no significant difference was found between sugary drink consumption records and BMI (Body Mass Index) relationship and between quality of life and obesity. The reason for the lack of difference is thought to be related to socioeconomic level, nutrition and quality of life knowledge levels of families and teachers. More studies on the relationship between sugary drink consumption and obesity in preschool period are needed.