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Sanidad Militar
Print version ISSN 1887-8571
Abstract
PLAZA-TORRES, JF; MARTINEZ-SANCHEZ, JA and NAVARRO-SUAY, R. Eating habits, lifestyles and health risks. Study in a military population. Sanid. Mil. [online]. 2022, vol.78, n.2, pp.74-81. Epub Jan 20, 2023. ISSN 1887-8571. https://dx.doi.org/10.4321/s1887-85712022000200004.
Food is one of the main challenges that health has in the twenty-first century. An inadequate diet together with the absence of physical activity and sedentary lifestyle are among the leading causes of preventable disease and premature death in Europe. In our country, the Mediterranean Diet model is being relegated in favor of a Western diet model. The consequence is the existence, more and more frequent, of health problems linked to diet, among which obesity stands out, an entity that is increasing year after year that is associated with numerous chronic diseases, especially those of a cardiovascular and metabolic nature.
Objective:
Analyze the feeding habits lifestyles of a military population and antropometric measures.
Material and methods:
Observational, cross-sectional and descriptive study. The data will be collected through questionnaires on feeding habits, lifestyles and associated diseases and of anthropometric measures.
Results:
The sample was performed by 107 persons. More than 70% of the sample needs changes in their diet, the data for adherence to the Mediterranean Diet are uneven, they were only correct in fruits, cereals, legumes, olive oil, milk and eggs. 69.79% of the sample performs physical activity in their free time. The overweight and obesity figures are 30.17% and 8.75% respectively.
Conclusions:
The results obtained provide us with knowledge on this area, to try to modify unhealthy patterns and styles, through educational programs and to use them as instruments of health promotion and disease prevention.
Keywords : Food Habits; Mediterranean Diet; Physical Activity; Lifestyles; Obesity; Health Promotion and Education.
