Relación del estado nutricional con el ciclo circadiano en estudiantes de la Facultad de Ingenierías y Arquitectura de la UTPL con exceso de peso, durante el periodo 2024-202

Abstract

Abstract: Today, the fast-paced lifestyle and academic demands of students have been among the biggest contributors to the increase in chronic non-communicable diseases, with overweight and obesity emerging as the main problems in our country's public health system. According to data collected in the ENSANUT survey, around 64% of Ecuadorians present these types of pathologies, with the province of Loja reporting that 62% of the adult population suffers from these conditions. It is important to emphasize that having optimal metabolic health depends on the type of food consumed, its variety, frequency, and proper sleep hygiene, since these factors converge in the appearance of various pathologies. This present study aims to investigate the relationship between nutritional status, different eating patterns, and the circadian rhythm of the participants, which will later allow us to conduct a detailed analysis. This will help improve the understanding of the key factors that affect metabolic health.