Eating habits and practice of physical activity among eutrophic and overweight adolescents

摘要: OBJECTIVES: To assess the eating habits and physical activity of adolescents enrolled in two public schools thecity Ribeirao Preto (SP). METHODS: A case-control study was conducted to analyze practiceof a group overweight eutrophic control matched for sex age.The International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ short version) semi-quantitative food frequencyquestionnaire were applied 3-day record obtained. The nutritive value foods consumed wascalculated with Virtual Nutri® software. Body fat estimated using equations Slaughter et al. Data wereanalyzed statistically by ANOVA Fisher exact test. RESULTS: Fifty-one (44.7%) 63(55.2%) studied. Mean BMI 29.5 21.0 eutrophicgroup, percent body 49.4 29.1, respectively (p<0.01-ANOVA). daily calorie intake theeutrophic consisted 56.7% carbohydrates, 15.4% proteins 27.9% lipids theoverweight 52.7%, 17.1% 30.2%, respectively. In group, 28.6% considered bevery active 60.3% these values 23.5% 70.6%, respectively.CONCLUSIONS: Information about is fundamentalimportance subsidizing individual community actions. Although report apparently adequatephysical consumption, health professional should be aware high rates andobesity detected this age range.