Hábitos alimentarios, sobrepeso y obesidad en jóvenes y adultos
Introduction: Overweight and obesity result from excessive body fat accumulation and are influenced by inadequate eating habits, sedentary lifestyles, genetic, environmental, and social factors, as well as overall lifestyle. Objective: To analyze the eating habits of young adults and adults with ove...
Guardado en:
| Autores principales: | , , , , |
|---|---|
| Formato: | Artículo revista |
| Lenguaje: | Español |
| Publicado: |
Escuela de Salud Pública y Ambiente. Fac. Cs. Médicas UNC
2025
|
| Materias: | |
| Acceso en línea: | https://revistas.unc.edu.ar/index.php/RSD/article/view/47392 |
| Aporte de: |
| Sumario: | Introduction: Overweight and obesity result from excessive body fat accumulation and are influenced by inadequate eating habits, sedentary lifestyles, genetic, environmental, and social factors, as well as overall lifestyle. Objective: To analyze the eating habits of young adults and adults with overweight and obesity in the Villa del Sur neighborhood of Cali. Methods: This qualitative descriptive study used theoretical saturation sampling. The population consisted of young adults and adults aged between 20 and 40 years with overweight and obesity. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews and analyzed using ATLAS.ti software, version 24. Results: Four categories were identified: (1) Food selection process: narratives and factors influencing food choices; (2) Methods of food preparation: cooking habits and techniques; (3) Quantity of food consumed: priorities, portion sizes, and commonly consumed food; and (4) Contextual factors in diet and food consumption: limitations affecting eating habits, such as education, attitudes, and motivation. Participants typically chose foods based on personal preferences, prioritizing items high in fats, sugars, and refined carbohydrates, leading to unbalanced diets. Regarding preparation, frying was predominant due to its speed and taste. Additionally, economic, emotional, and availability factors influence the eating habits of individuals with overweight or obesity, who often consumed ultra-processed foods due to their low cost, while intake of fruits and vegetables is considerably lower. Conclusions: Eating habits of young adults and adults with overweight or obesity are influenced by personal preferences, lifestyle, and economic conditions. Tasty but unhealthy food - rich in fats and sugars, mainly fried - are prioritized. Cost and availability limit options, encouraging the consumption of ultra-processed products. Furthermore, a lack of nutritional knowledge contributes to unbalanced and calorie-dense excessive diets. |
|---|