Conocimientos, actitudes y prácticas alimentarias y su influencia en el estado nutricional de bailarines de danza, Riobamba, 2022

Abstract

The objective of the research work was to identify the knowledge, attitudes and food practices (KAP) and their influence on the nutritional status of dancers from Riobamba belonging to the Chimborazo Dance Association (ASODACH). To determine the knowledge, attitudes and practices of the dancers, a physical survey with multiple response options was applied; Additionally, a nutritional analysis of the people was carried out regarding: height, bioimpedance, weight and BMI. Once the results obtained were analyzed, it was possible to verify that the knowledge regarding the concept of nutrition 66.1% of those surveyed did not know its meaning; on the other hand, 77.4% know what the main sources of carbohydrates are; 71% consume a variety of products in their diet, within the practices they develop, 9.7% prefer five meal times, 45.1% of people have 3 meal times. Concerning their nutritional status, people who consume carbohydrates infrequently have a higher body mass index; with respect to the consumption of nuts, it is rare in overweight and obese people; when looking at the relationship between body mass index and frequency of fruit and vegetable consumption, it is evident that there is no association of these variables. In conclusion, the hypothesis is partially correct because it was evidenced that there is an association between nutritional status and infrequent consumption of dairy products, frequent consumption of grains and food intake after rehearsals or dance practice.