Aim: This study was carried out to determine the nutrition levels of a group of nurses over the age of 45 and to analyze the nutritional values according to the dietary guidelines for Turkey. Methods: This descriptive study comprised 183 nurses over the age of 45 working in a health facility in the city center of Istanbul, Turkey. From this group, 78 nurses who agreed to participate in the study formed the sample group. The data were collected using a participant information form, a daily nutrition registration form and anthropometric measurements. The data were evaluated with the SPSS 21.0 statistical package program and by using the Nutrition Information System (BeBIS 8.0) package program. Results: The average age of the nurses was 47.26±3.71 and the average body mass index was 22.41±4.22 kg/m 2. The average daily consumed calories was 1270.85 kcal, and it was determined that most of the caloric needs was obtained from breakfast and that the nurses mostly consumed tea or coffee during breaks. Conclusion: It was found that the nurses often skipped their lunch, their daily calorie needs were mainly met by breakfast, and their daily energy levels were found to be insufficient according to the dietary guidelines for Turkey.
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