Comparison of eating habits of academic and administrative personnel in Gaziantep University

Abstract

This study was carried out to determine the eating habits and the level of knowledge of academic and administrative personnel and compare those habits considering socio-economical variables

The sample consisted of 118 employees in Gaziantep University. The data collected from the survey that used for the general purpose of the study was analyzed in SPSS 17 package program. Frequency and percentage values were given and analysis of nutrition habits considering to socio-economical condition was done by chi square test.

As a result; academic personnel are more knowledgeable when compared with administrative ones. But, because of work intensity they have more irregular eating habits.