Determinantes socioeconómicos y nutricionales del sobrepeso y la obesidad en la población adulta del departamento del Guaviare

Abstract

Objective: to analyze the socioeconomic, demographic and nutritional determinants, the results in the National Surveys on Nutritional Situation in 2005 and 2010, which influence overweight and obesity in the department of Guaviare. Material and methods: Cross-sectional study with descriptive and correlative scope of the nutritional situation of the department of economy and economy for the region of the Orinoquia and Amazonia; where a factor analysis is required to identify the eating patterns of overweight people and the average difference in the BMI of an overweight or obese person with respect to a person with normal BMI given a basket of products and frequencies of food consumption. Results: The prevalence of excess in the region and the Orinoquia and Amazonia region can present a BMI> 25, from the age of 21, Women in a 66% register over the obesity, while the men is 57.6% and agrees with their educational level. The consumption of sugary products, cereals and meats increases the BMI of 13.8% up to 23.8% with one frequency per day and three times more per day Conclusions: The determinants of overweight and obesity in the Guaviare social relations positive, demographic and nutritional factors, as well as the prevalence of excess weight.