Relación entre los hábitos alimentarios y estilo de vida en los estudiantes de V a VII ciclo de la carrera de Ingeniería Civil de la Universidad Técnica de Machala durante el periodo de mayo-septiembre del 2021.

Abstract

This research assesses eating habits and lifestyle in young university students, who may have an increase in non-communicable diseases that subsequently affect their performance. The objective of this research is to determine the relationship between eating habits and lifestyle in the students of a Higher Education Institution. The present study was observational, descriptive, cross-sectional with a quantitative approach, in which two surveys were conducted the frequency of consumption and fantastic questionnaire, comprised 101 students of which 67.33% were male, with an age range of 22 to 24 years in 45.54% of the sample. In relation to the frequency of consumption, the intake of insufficient quantities of milk, eggs, fish, vegetables, fruits, among others. There is a correlation between lifestyle and consumption of dairy, meat, fish, sausages, fruits, nuts, legumes, vegetable oils, fats and cereals. It is concluded that 67.32% should improve their quality of life to be in optimal condition and to prevent overweight, obesity and other diseases.