Hábitos alimentarios, estado nutricional y estilos de vida en adultos de 30 a 50 años que trabajan en la Unidad Judicial de Florida Norte en la ciudad de Guayaquil durante el período 2019-2020.

Abstract

Nutritional status and work performance are inseparable. For this reason, this research assesses the eating habits, nutritional status and lifestyles of a population at risk of presenting comorbidities that in the future affect their performance. This study focuses on adults working in the Unidad Judicial of Florida Norte in the city of Guayaquil, having a sample of 62 adults for which three instruments were used: Frequency of food consumption, 24-hour reminder, and questionnaire FANTASTIC. Of the participants in the research, being 55% women and 45% men, the prevalence of overweight was 57% in males and 29% in females; However, the numbers change when it comes to obesity, with this condition occurring in 26% women and 18% men. According to the questionnaire of frequency of food consumption, the main fat sources were pork lard 36% and palm oil 30%; the consumption of sausages was 27%, being the most popular ham and salami; and as a protein source 80% chicken. An excess of simple carbohydrates was also reflected, the main ones being bread, cereals and noodles. The results of the FANTASTIC questionnaire were remarkable, a “regular” lifestyle prevailed, highlighting the decrease in physical activity and an imbalance on healthy nutrition.