Evaluation of personal water footprint components in Turkey: factors associated with obesity and food consumption

ABSTRACT

This study aimed to evaluate the personal water footprint individuals, and was conducted with 3431 individuals İbetween 18–95 years. A questionnaire form included questions about demographic characteristics, anthropometric measurements, and food consumption was applied. The “Extended Water Footprint Calculator” was used to evaluate the personal water footprint, and various questions were asked to determine the components of food consumption, domestic water, and industrial water use. The average age of the participants was 34.6 ± 13.93 years. The total water footprint of the male was significantly higher than the female. The total water footprint of individuals between the ages of 41–64 was higher than other age groups, and also obese individuals had the highest total water footprint (p < 0.05). Meat and meat products contributed the most to the total water footprint. Having a normal body weight and adopting more sustainable dietary patterns should be emphasized because of their impacts on the environment and health.

KEYWORDS:

• Water footprint
• obesity
• food

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