Relación entre la ingesta proteica y la composición corporal en adultos jóvenes que asisten a consulta externa del Centro de Salud “Cordero Crespo de la Ciudad de Guaranda; Agosto 2016.

Abstract

The objective of this research was to determine the relationship between protein intake and body composition in young adults of Cordero Crespo Health Center in the city of Guaranda The study was non-experimental cross-sectional type, a survey was applied to 93 patients to collect the information, the Bioimpedance method for body composition was used, and the 24-hour reminder for protein intake, the data were processed in the JMP program. 11. It was determined that 76% of the study population belonged to female sex, with an average age of 32 years, 84% showed light physical activity. 73% could present high protein intake with a mean intake of 55.60 gr/day. The average size was 1.55 m, the weight reflected an average of 63, 55% showed overweight and obesity, 51% low muscle mass, 74% high body fat, and 19% high visceral fat. Muscle mass (36.05%) was higher in males whereas fat mass (39.58%) in females. The protein intake does not influenced on the body composition (fat mass, muscle mass) (p < 0.05), therefore the hypothesis posed is not accepted. It is suggested for upcoming research to perform in individuals with caloric restriction.