NUTRITIONAL STATUS, FOOD CONSUMPTION, PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND EATING DISORDERS IN ADOLESCENTS FROM URBAN AND RURAL AREAS IN THE ANDEAN REGION OF ECUADOR

Abstract:

Main: The aim of this study was to evaluate the nutritional status, dietary intake, physical activity and eating disorders of adolescents in a population from the Andean region of Ecuador and compare differences between urban and rural areas. Materials and methods: This was a cross-sectional study (n= 131). 24-hour recall, anthropometry, physical activity and risk of eating disorder questionnaires were collected. Results: 19.1% of the population had short stature by age, and 17.6% risk of overweight according to BMI/Age. Adequate macronutrient percentages throughout the population were low (66.5% carbohydrate, 60.5% protein and 79.8% fat). Statistically significant differences were found between protein (p= 0.012), fats (p< 0.001) carbohydrates (p= 0.013) and energy (p< 0.001) according to the zones;(urban areas showed higher consumption compared to rural areas). Conclusions: The study found that diet of …

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2018

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