Estilos de vida en relación a actividad física y alimentación en los habitantes de la zona 34 de la ciudad de Loja, durante julio-diciembre 2012

Abstract

Dietary habits, nutrition and physical activity level determine the risk of future chronic diseases related to food. For this reason, the present research is aimed at determining the physical and practical activity of eating habits as components of the lifestyle in the inhabitants of the area 34 of the city of Loja. For this purpose, a descriptive study was applied, with transversal approach and quantitative design. It was carried out in Zone 34 of the San Sebastián parish of the city of Loja. It was taken as a universe to the total population 3016 inhabitants. With a sample of probabilistic type of 132 patients. Once the results were determined with respect to physical activity, 63% performed moderate physical activity, 19% had low physical activity and high physical activity 18%. Most of the population has an improved diet, 89% 11% have an unbalanced diet. The relevant disease is hypertension 34% and disease less prevalent obesity or overweight 19%.