Consumo de grasa y fibra dietética en relación con la actividad física en población adulta de la sierra urbana durante la emergencia sanitaria COVID-19 2020

Abstract

The present study aimed to analyze the association between the consumption of fats, dietary fiber and physical activity in the adult population of the urban Sierra during the COVID-19 health emergency. For the research, adults of the age range from 18 to 65 years old were taken as study subjects. The provinces that participated were Chimborazo, Loja, Imbabura, Cotopaxi, Pichincha, Carchi, Tungurahua, and Bolívar in the month of May 2020 during the confinement marked in Ecuador as red light. The procedure for data collection was non-probabilistic. An online survey was applied using the Google Forms platform where the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) and Block Screening for fat, fruits-vegetables, and fiber intake were used. According to the convenience sampling, 270 people were selected. The results determined that the surveyed population had an average age range of 31,79 years in the case of men, and 32,72 years in the case of women. Most of them live in the northern highlands. They are single students and belong to the mestizo ethnicity. Regarding the consumption of fat and fiber, it is low. They maintain a high and active level of physical activity. As a conclusion, the consumption of fat and dietary fiber is related to the level of physical activity of the study population. It is recommended to educate the population about the adequate consumption of fats and dietary fiber according to individual needs and the practice of physical activity as part of a healthy lifestyle.