EFFECTS OF BALANCED DIET ASSOCIATED WITH SPORTS ON THE HEALTH OF OBESE UNIVERSITY STUDENTS

ANÁLISE DOS EFEITOS DA DIETA BALANCEADA ASSOCIADA AOS ESPORTES NA SAÚDE DOS ESTUDANTES UNIVERSITÁRIOS OBESOS

ANÁLISIS DE LOS EFECTOS DE LA DIETA EQUILIBRADA ASOCIADA AL DEPORTE EN LA SALUD DE ESTUDIANTES UNIVERSITARIOS OBESOS

ABSTRACT

Introduction

The student, when entering university, is subject to new cycles and major changes in his routine, which includes exercise and nutritious habits.

Objective

Explore the effect of a balanced diet and physical exercise on the health of university students.

Methods

Through literature studies, a questionnaire was developed where the physical condition, nutritional habits, dietary structure, and exercise practice of obese college students were investigated and analyzed.

Results

The BMI index of those investigated exceeded the standard limit of BMI > 25. The longer the time of physical exercise, the more evident the difference between male and female students in terms of physical endurance factor. The body weight, BMI, and body fat index of both groups showed a downward trend after the intervention. Six weeks of aerobic exercise combined with a proper diet can significantly improve body mass index, body mass index, and physiological and biochemical indices of obese college students.

Conclusion

Balanced diet and exercise positively affect the health of obese college students. Level of evidence II; Therapeutic studies - investigation of treatment outcomes.

Food and Nutritional Health Promotion; Sports; Obesity; Student Health