[Differentiated consumption of macronutrients according to sex and age in higher education students]

Rev Salud Publica (Bogota). 2018 Nov 1;20(6):707-710. doi: 10.15446/rsap.V20n6.65680.
[Article in Spanish]

Abstract

Objective: To analyze the intake of macronutrients and its relationship with age and sex in higher education students.

Materials and methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out with 218 higher education students, aged between 18 and 30 years. A validated and reliable instrument was used to measure macronutrient consumption.

Results: Regarding the intake of macronutrients, a statistical difference by sex was observed in favor of men (p>0.05), except for the consumption of proteins in students older than 25 years. In the group under 20 years of age, men showed better protein intake. Finally, in students between 20 and 25 years, the consumption of macronutrients is similar among men and women.

Discussion: The results show that the percentage of consumption with respect to ideal value of the estimated requirement for light activity according to FAO/WHO/UN 2004 is below the recommendations, with a macronutrient consumption deficit that ranges between 20% and 60%.

Objetivo: Analizar la ingesta de macronutrientes y su relación con la edad y sexo en estudiantes de educación superior.

Métodos: Se realizó un estudio transversal conformado con 218 estudiantes de educación superior de 18 a 30 años. Se utilizó un instrumento validado y confiable, para medir el consumo de macronutrientes.

Resultados: Respecto a la ingesta de consumo de macronutrientes se observa que hay diferencia estadística por sexo, a favor de los hombres (p>0,05), excepto en el consumo de proteínas en los estudiantes mayores de 25 años. En el grupo etario menor a 20 años, los hombres tienen un mejor consumo de proteínas. En estudiantes de 20 a 25 años el consumo de macronutrientes es parecido entre hombres y mujeres.

Discusión: Los resultados evidencian que el porcentaje de consumo respecto del valor ideal de requerimiento estimado para actividad ligera según FAO/OMS/ONU 2004, está por debajo, con un déficit de consumo de macronutrientes que oscila entre el 20% y el 60%.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Cross-Sectional Studies
  • Diet* / statistics & numerical data
  • Dietary Carbohydrates
  • Dietary Fats
  • Dietary Proteins
  • Feeding Behavior
  • Female
  • Food Preferences
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Mexico
  • Nutrients*
  • Nutrition Surveys
  • Nutritional Requirements
  • Students / psychology
  • Students / statistics & numerical data*
  • Young Adult

Substances

  • Dietary Carbohydrates
  • Dietary Fats
  • Dietary Proteins