FRUIT CONSUMPTION OF PRIMARY SCHOOL STUDENTS WHO HAVE DIFFERENT SOCIO-ECONOMIC STATUS

This study aimed to determine the fruit consumption status, liking, knowing or liking a variety of fruits taste of primary school student who have different socio-economic status. The study sample consisted of 240 student studying in primary schools and continue 2. and 5. grade in the province of Ankara. The research data were collected through a questionnaire. According to result of the study, it was found that the great majority of students take fruit and fruit juice when they go to school. They consumed fruit mostly after the dinner. It was found that while the great majority of children consumed recommended amounts of fruit, their attitudes to fruit consumption were found negative.