The Relationship Between BMI, KIDMED Score, and Nutritional Habits of Female Adolescents: A Cross Sectional Study

Objective: This study aims to investigate the relationship between the eating habits of adolescent girls and their KIDMED scores and BMIs. Methods: This cross-sectional and descriptive study was conducted with the participation of 391 female adolescents studying in Istanbul. Descriptive information, the consumption frequency of some foods and dietary habits, and the Mediterranean Diet Quality Index (KIDMED) were asked through a face-to-face questionnaire. Results: 19.4% of the adolescents were found overweight and obese, whereas 15.1% were underweight. It was determined that the BMIs of adolescents who think that they have an adequate and balanced diet and who consume salad or raw vegetables more than once a day are significantly lower (p