The investigation of nutritional change and physical activity levels of individuals making fitness recreational purposes

WOS:000464570500152It is well known that regular physical activity reduces the risk of many diseases such as obesity, cholesterol and cardiovascular disease. It is known that foods have three main functions; a) supporting growth and development, b) providing energy, c) organizing metabolism (Wiseman, 2008). Although it is common thought that carbohydrates and fatty foods are more likely to cause obesity due to high intake of metabolic factors, obesity is actually associated with a number of behaviors. For example; while obesity is associated with consumption of soft drinks in the positive direction, it is related with breakfast, fruit and vegetable consumption negatively (Niklas et al., 1998. Despite the fact that it is not possible to change the genetic structures of obese individuals; eating behavior/habit, physical activity level and other environmental factors can be changed positively and healthy lifestyle behaviors can be gained. Fitness athletes are supposed to have good nutritional behaviors because they need quality food in order to improve their muscle strength. Purpose of this study was to examine relations between individuals’, who make fitness recreational purposes, nutritional change and their physical activity level