Takum, KasumAydemir, Mehmet EminCengiz, SercanAydun, Ibrahim2025-05-102025-05-1020232458-89382564-728810.30621/jbachs.1084706https://doi.org/10.30621/jbachs.1084706https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14720/10004Aydin, Ibrahim/0000-0002-0720-364X; Cengiz, Sercan/0000-0002-5906-1778; Takim, Kasim/0000-0003-4631-1982; Aydemir, Mehmet Emin/0000-0002-5849-1741Purpose: This study, on this basis of Turkey, determined physiological factors affecting individuals' being infected by the COVID-19 virus. Material and Methods: For this purpose, on 1104 individuals above the age of 18; necessary data are collected and assessed. Results: The women went through COVID-19 more severely when compared with men. It is also seen that smokers were less infected by COVID-19. It is seen that sunbathing, exercises, sleeping and using minerals did not have positive effects against the disease; usage of plant-based agents did not have positive effects on individuals' resistance against COVID-19 on severeness of the disease and results obtained after usage of medicines; surprisingly, individuals, who used probiotics/prebiotics were in a disadvantageous position against COVID-19. It is seen that individuals had significant changes in their feeding habits. Participants mostly preferred organic animal -based products. It is also seen that there were significant changes in individuals' habits on consumption. It is determined that there was a decrease in the amount of shopping from supermarkets, while at the same time, there was an increase in the amount of shopping from online platforms. Conclusion: The COVID 19 pandemic disrupted many known memories for other pandemics and led to unique new situations.eninfo:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessCovid-19Nutrition HabitsPhysiological ActivityConsumption BehaviorArticle71N/AN/A167185WOS:000933151700019