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The image of someone’s’ body is the way that the person understands his body and this action has psychological and emotional dimensions. There are several factors that affect ‘body image’. The Mediterranean diet has proved to be a standard of good eating habits. People who practice usually get used to adopting the principles of the Mediterranean diet and generally have a healthier life. This quantitative survey was conducted through an automated medical history measurement questionnaire and the FFQ, EAT - 26, TFEQ - R21, SREBQ - GR and IPAQ questionnaires. The survey was attended by 91 people, registered in gyms in Thessaloniki. The results of the study showed that participants had a fairly balanced diet and that they did not experience eating disorders. Obese and overweight participants were more prone to "tempting" foods. However, they often miss breakfast and consume small amounts of fruit and vegetables. Physical exercise is part of the life of participants independent of their body mass index, gender or age.