Adaptación de un programa de intervención basado en el estado nutricional y hábitos dietéticos en pacientes varones con riesgo de enfermedad cardiovascular afiliados al IESS

Abstract

Abstract:The risk of cardiovascular disease is a serious problem worldwide. However, the triggering factors are unknown. The objective of this descriptive cross-sectional study was to adapt an intervention program based on the nutritional status and dietary habits of workers affiliated with the IESS (Spanish Social Security Institute) in the city of Loja. It was applied to a sample of 255 men between 40 and 75 years of age with good or poor adherence to the Mediterranean diet based on the MEDAS-14 questionnaire. The sample results showed that those with a poor adherence to the Mediterranean diet were most likely to have a medium or high risk of cardiovascular disease. Furthermore, a higher prevalence of overweight (55%) was found, although visceral fat levels and skeletal muscle mass did not show a relationship with the sample's weight. In conclusion, it is observed that men lead a sedentary lifestyle, combined with poor dietary habits, which puts them at high risk for cardiovascular disease.