Lifestyles and diet related to nutritional status and DM2 risk in young women from two Colombian universities

• Published in: Revista de la Facultad de Medicina Humana Vol. 23; no. 3; pp. 7 - 14
• Main Authors: Rodríguez Leyton, Mylene, Parody Muñoz, Alexander, Henríquez Coronado, Carolina, Rodríguez Pérez, Karla A., Sánchez Majana, Lucia
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: 30.09.2023
• ISSN: 1814-5469; 2308-0531
• DOI: 10.25176/RFMH.v23i3.5805

Objective: To analyze the lifestyles and diet related to nutritional status and the risk of DM2 and in female students of two Colombian universities. Methods: a descriptive, cross-sectional, multidimensional and exploratory study, carried out in a sample of 220 women, nutrition and dietetic (NaD) students selected by random medsampling of proportions.[1]. A questionnaire was applied to identify sociodemographic variables, lifestyles related to food and DM2 risk according to the FINDRISC test; BMI, waist circumference (WC), fat percentage, and active body substance index (IAKS) were determined. Bivariate analysis was performed using Statgraphics v.16, the chi2 test was applied with 95% confidence and statistical significance (p <0.05). Results: Overweight and obesity according to BMI (21.4%) showed statistical significance with the frequency of consumption of sugary drinks, packaged products, sugars and sweets, fast foods and alcoholic beverages; These two eating practices were related to very high cardiovascular risk by waist circumference and excessive fat percentage, which also presented significance with excessive screen time; the IAKS was related to the classification of physical activity. According to the FINDRISC test, 91% had DM2 risk factors; 20.5% presented medium risk and 2.3% high. Conclusions: Lifestyle and diet were related to anthropometric indicators: body weight, fat distribution, and body composition; are risk factors for the development of DM2 in young women. It is necessary to promote protective factors to maintain a healthy weight.