El cronotipo, un influyente en el consumo de grasas, frutas, verduras y fibra, estudio en una muestra de adultos jóvenes ecuatorianos, 2020

Abstract

The present work was carried out with the objective of analyzing the relationship between the chronotype and the consumption of fruits, vegetables, fibers and fat, in young Ecuadorian adults in order to determine if there is such an association. Thus, create new studies that propose Chrono-nutritional interventions that improve the health status of the population. The methodology used in this study was cross-sectional-observational. The sample consisted of 104 women and 61 men. Two validated surveys were applied. The Home and Osterg Questionnaire allowed to classify the chronotype. In addition, a short frequency questionnaire called Screening by Block. The statistical program used was Jamovi. A higher number of individuals from the sierra region was found (93.94%). There was a greater participation of women (63.03%), and individuals with an intermediate chronotype (63.03%). A directly proportional correlation was determined statistically significant between the chronotype, and the consumption of fruits, vegetables and fine foods. Furthermore, a statistically significant inverse proportionality was found, between age and the consumption of the aforementioned foods. With these results, it could be concluded that the chronotype that tends to morningness, presents a greater consumption of fruits, vegetables and fiber, especially women. In addition, while age increases, a reduction in the consumption of these same foods is observed in the general population. It is recommended that they get a better sample beforehand, thereby ensuring greater equality in the sample size.