İstanbul'da özel bir hastanenin beslenme ve diyet polikliniğine başvuran kişilerin beslenme alışkanlıkları ve çiğneme sayısının beden kütle indeksiyle ilişkisi

98 individuals who applied to Üsküdar Private Yunus Emre Hospital Nutrition and Dietetics Policlinic between January 2016 and April 2016, are older than 18 and have no health problem, participated into this study. In the study, correlation of fast eating with obesity and body mass index was investigated, body weight, tall stature, waist circumference, hip circumference were measured according to anthropometric measurement techniques. Socio-demographical data form was applied with face-to-face questionnaire method. It was based on volunteerism in the study, patients participated into the questionnaire signed voluntary consent form. 83% of participants are women, 17% are men. When BMI (Body mass index) values of participants are examined; it is seen that 17% are normal (between 18,5-24,99), 37% are overweight/mild fat (25-29,99), 46% are obese (30 and older). When correlation between fast eating habits of individuals and obesity is examined; a significant correlation is found between fast eating and obesity since p-probability value is p=0,017<0,05. According to this result, it is seen that obese individuals eat faster. It is observed that there are many habits affecting obesity and leading to obesity such as immobility, eating excessive junk food, eating in front of television. There are many factors leading to gaining weight. Fast eating and little chewing are two of these. Habits leading to obesity should be determined in order to prevent obesity and changing these factors should be emphasized. Key words: Obesity, fast eating, food habits, BMI, healthy eating.