Relación entre el consumo del calcio y la composición corporal en adolescentes de 12 a 16 años de la Unidad Educativa Calazans Santo Domingo 2016.

Abstract

This research was carried out purpose of analyzing the relationship between calcium consumption and body composition in adolescents aged 12 to 16 years at Callazans Educational Unit in Santo Domingo de los Tzáchilas. This study is non-experimental analytical of transverse type. For analysis of body composition was compared with intake using a 24-hours reminder and physical activities with IQPA (International Questionnaire of Physical Activities) short version survey. The population was 250 adolescents, whom 60 met the inclusion criteria, 32 men and 28 women. According to the body mass index BMI//A (Body Mass Index) in men (percentile 94 ± 3,11) and women (percentile 92 ± 1,89 (28,18 ± 3,11), the study population was overweight. The average calcium intake in men is 628,03 ± 289,10 and in women it is 652,14 ± 308,27 placing the population in a low calcium intake for their age. When analyzing BMI//A and percentage of muscule there is a positive relation (p=0,052; r=0,347). The analysis of calcium consumption and physical activity has a negative relation (p=0,05; r=-0,374). According to age and physical activity was found a negative relation (p=0,043; r=-0.384). Regarding BMI//A and calcium intake, no significant relationship was observed rejecting the hypothesis. Finally, it is recommended to carry out more extensive studies on the subject with blood biochemistry.