Estilos de vida en relación a actividad física y alimentación en los habitantes de la zona 20 de la ciudad de Loja, durante julio-diciembre 2012

Abstract

The rise of chronic noncommunicable diseases (NCD) in low- and middle-income due to globalization, uncontrolled and sedentary lifestyles urbanization, and inadequate diet, this research aims to: determine the level of physical activity and practice of eating habits as components of lifestyle on the inhabitants of the area 20 of the city of Loja, as well as people with chronic illnesses. The study was descriptive, quantitative, transversal, the sample had 135 inhabitants. Data collection Test for Food and Health, and the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) was used for analysis and tabulation IPAQ Physical Activity program, Epi Info version 7 7.0.8.0 year 2011 results was used represented in tables and graphs in Microsoft Office Excel 2010. inhabitants 57.78% perform intense physical activity, moderate physical activity 20% and 22.22% low physical activity. 80% improved diet, 18.52% and 1.48% unbalanced diet has adequate diet. 45.19% have CNCD. In people with NCDs, it prevails intense and moderate physical activity; and improved diet.