Analizar los estilos de vida y su relación con el sobrepeso y obesidad en los adolescentes de la parroquia de Santa Rosa, isla Santa Cruz, Galápagos

Abstract

Abstract: The research examined lifestyles in the adolescent population of the Santa Rosa parish, with the purpose of raising awareness and creating joint efforts to prevent and mitigate the risks of overweight and obesity. The general objective is to identify the factors that cause these conditions and propose strategies aimed at promoting healthy lifestyles. The methodology has a quantitative, descriptive and transversal approach; 40 adolescents were surveyed to evaluate their eating patterns, physical activity and family context; interviews were also applied to health and education experts. The findings indicated that 56.4% of families do not carry out weight checks on a regular basis, and a significant percentage of adolescents exhibit inadequate dietary patterns with limited consumption of vegetables and fruits, sedentary lifestyle and the absence of sports infrastructure that perpetuate these conditions. Finally, obesity and overweight in adolescents represent multifactorial problems that require holistic interventions, where the implementation of educational programs focused on nutrition, accessibility to recreational spaces and promoting regular physical activities will contribute to improving the quality of life of the adolescent population in Santa Rosa.