Examination of nutritional behaviors and physical activity levels of secondary school students in terms of some variables

The purpose of this study is to examine the eating behaviors and physical activity levels of middle school students in terms of various variables. The research was conducted using the relational screening model, a quantitative research method. The population of the study consists of middle school students in Yozgat province, while the sample was determined using a convenience sampling method and includes 390 students. Data collection tools used in the study were the Personal Information Form, the Eating Behavior Scale, and the Physical Activity Questionnaire. To determine the distribution of the data collected in the study, the kurtosis and skewness values of the scales used were examined, and it was found that they exhibited a normal distribution. Frequency and percentage analyses, Independent Samples T-Test, and Correlation Test were utilized. As a result of the analyses, statistically significant differences were found between the students' age, gender, and grade variables and their eating behaviors, as well as between their physical activity levels and age, gender, and grade variables. Additionally, it was determined that there is a statistically significant positive low-level relationship between the students' eating behaviors and physical activity levels. Year, xi + 59 Pages