Hábitos alimentarios y parámetros antropométricos en niños de la escuela de educación básica particular “Por La Gracia De Dios” de la ciudad de Guayaquil, en el período de mayo a agosto del 2022.

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: Feeding in the school stage is of vital importance for physical and psychomotor development. OBJECTIVES: To determine the eating habits and anthropometric parameters presented by schoolchildren of the Private Basic Education School "Por La Gracia De Dios" in Guayaquil, in the period from May to August 2022. METHODOLOGY: The study was descriptive, observational cross-sectional and quantitative variables. Information was collected using the WHO semi-quantitative food frequency questionnaire and growth curves. RESULTS: According to the anthropometric parameters weight/age, weight/height, height/age; Regarding weight/age, 58% of those investigated presented malnutrition in its different ranges, mild (31%), moderate (13%) and severe (15%). Relevantly, a recommended consumption of meat (89%), eggs (90%), fruits (84.29%), vegetables (77.14%), legumes (87%), fats and oils (89%) was observed. CONCLUSION: The highest percentage of those investigated presented anthropometric values considered normal, despite this, growth retardation and malnutrition were evidenced in their different ranges.