Asociación entre los hábitos alimentarios e Índice de Masa Corporal de los adultos de 25-60 años de la cooperativa 25 de julio de Guayaquil durante enero – junio del 2022.

Abstract

Introduction: The nutritional status of the population is the result of their eating habits; these are linked to social and cultural characteristics. Poor diet can influence a diagnosis of pathological body mass index (BMI) which, in the long term and if sustained over time, could contribute to the appearance of chronic non-communicable diseases such as arterial hypertension and diabetes mellitus. The result of developing chronic diseases would be a challenge for public health, increasing health costs. This research seeks to relate the BMI categories with eating habits assessed through a food frequency questionnaire. Objective: Relate the eating habits and Body Mass Index of the members of the cooperative July 25 of Guayaquil during the period 2022-2023. Method: Cross-sectional, descriptive, quantitative, observational and retrospective study. The universe was made up of 150 members of the cooperative 25 de Julio de Guayaquil and the sample were 53 of these members to whom a survey of 7 questions was applied, which made reference to the frequency of food consumed by the residents in order to determine the proposed goal. Conclusion: The consumption of dairy products, proteins, vegetables and fruits is not related to a diagnosis of pathological BMI. This research only found evidence among fast foods, junk food, and carbohydrates related to overweight and obesity.