ACTIVIDAD FÍSICA Y SU INFLUENCIA EN EL ESTADO NUTRICIONAL DE LOS USUARIOS DEL GIMNASIO IMJ DEL CANTÓN SANTA ANA, DICIEMBRE 2012 - MAYO 2013

Abstract

The physical activity significantly influences the nutrition of the individual, so it is necessary an adequate distribution of nutrients to meet the needs and energy requirements. A varied and balanced nutrition routines accompanied by physical activity contributes to a healthy lifestyle, preventing different diseases that can occur, so you should put aside a sedentary lifestyle and stay active in order to avoid risks and complications. People who exercise have many health benefits, including reduced heart rate, reduced risk of cardiovascular disease and reduced bone loss helps weight loss and maintenance, increases the basal metabolic rate, reduces appetite and helps reduce body fat. In this study diagnostic purposeful, held in the “Gimnasio IMJ” of Santa Ana Canton, anthropometric assessment was made, where it was possible to relate the two variables, physical activity and nutritional status, results could prove that there is a considerable percentage of users having a body mass index of overweight and obesity, which is harmful to health, on the other hand the lack of time for the work they carry, habits or misconceptions regarding food affect the nutritional status, which preventive measures were provided to users in this way to promote healthy lifestyle.