ABSTRACT Objective: to identify the relationship between carbon dioxide emissions associated with meat consumption and nutritional variables such as the body mass index, body weight and daily intake of kilocalories in college students. Materials and Metho
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Objetivo: identificar la relación que existe entre las emisiones de dióxido de carbono equivalentes al consumo de carne con variables como el índice de masa corporal, el peso y el consumo kilocalórico diario en estudiantes de ciencias de la salud de la Universidad del Magdalena. Materiales y métodos: se realizó un estudio de correlación en una muestra aleatoria de 302 estudiantes de la facultad de ciencias de la salud de la Universidad del Magdalena. La información se recolectó a través de un instrumento de hábitos alimentarios basado en la Encuesta Nacional de la Situación Nutricional en Colombia 2010. A partir de la información suministrada acerca de las prácticas alimentarias diarias de los estudiantes se calcularon las kilocalorías diarias; y a partir de la talla y peso se hizo el cálculo del índice de masa corporal. Finalmente, para el cálculo de la emisión equivalente de dióxido de carbono se utilizó la información de las porciones diarias de carne consumidas por cada estudiante. Resultados: el 65% de los estudiantes consume una sola porción de carne diaria de 100 gramos. Se encontró una correlación positiva significativa entre el equivalente de dióxido de carbono emitido por consumo de carne con el peso (p<0,01), con el consumo kilocalórico diario (p<0,01) y el índice de masa corporal (p<0,05). Conclusiones: debido a que el incremento del peso, el aumento del consumo kilocalórico y el aumento del índice de masa corporal se relacionaron positivamente con el equivalente de dióxido de carbono emitido por consumo de carne, se debe promover en la población estudiantil el mantenimiento de prácticas alimentarias saludables para ellos y para el ambiente. MÉD.UIS. 2014;27(3):47-55. Palabras clave: Huella de Carbono. Dióxido de Carbono. Consumo de Alimentos. Carne. Índice de Masa Corporal. Peso Corporal. Ingestión de Energía. Cambio Climático.
Objective: to identify the relationship between carbon dioxide emissions associated with meat consumption and nutritional variables such as the body mass index, body weight and daily intake of kilocalories in college students. Materials and Methods: a correlation study was conducted on a random sample of 302 students of the faculty of health sciences at the University of Magdalena. The information was collected through an instrument of eating habits based on the National Survey of Nutritional Status in Colombia 2010. Beginning with the information provided about the daily eating habits of students, daily kilocalories were calculated, and body mass index calculation was made based on body weight and height from each student. Finally, the calculation of the carbon dioxide emission was made from the daily servings of meat consumed by each student. Results: 65% of students consumed a single serving of 100 grams of meat daily. A significant positive correlation between the equivalent carbon dioxide emitted by meat consumption with body weight (p < 0.01), with the daily kilocalorie consumption (p < 0.01) and body mass index (p < 0.05) was found. Conclusions: because the increase in body weight, kilocalorie consumption and body mass index resulted positively related to the equivalent of carbon dioxide emitted by meat consumption, it should be promoted in the student population maintaining healthy dietary practices for themselves and for the environment. MÉD.UIS. 2014;27(3):47-55.Keywords: Carbon Footprint. Carbon Dioxide. Food Consumption. Meat. Body Mass Index. Body Weight. Energy Intake. Climate Change.
Objective: to identify the relationship between carbon dioxide emissions associated with meat consumption and nutritional variables such as the body mass index, body weight and daily intake of kilocalories in college students. Materials and Methods: a correlation study was conducted on a random sample of 302 students of the faculty of health sciences at the University of Magdalena. The information was collected through an instrument of eating habits based on the National Survey of Nutritional Status in Colombia 2010. Beginning with the information provided about the daily eating habits of students, daily kilocalories were calculated, and body mass index calculation was made based on body weight and height from each student. Finally, the calculation of the carbon dioxide emission was made from the daily servings of meat consumed by each student. Results: 65% of students consumed a single serving of 100 grams of meat daily. A significant positive correlation between the equivalent carbon dioxide emitted by meat consumption with body weight (p < 0.01), with the daily kilocalorie consumption (p < 0.01) and body mass index (p < 0.05) was found. Conclusions: because the increase in body weight, kilocalorie consumption and body mass index resulted positively related to the equivalent of carbon dioxide emitted by meat consumption, it should be promoted in the student population maintaining healthy dietary practices for themselves and for the environment. MÉD.UIS. 2014;27(3):47-55.Keywords: Carbon Footprint. Carbon Dioxide. Food Consumption. Meat. Body Mass Index. Body Weight. Energy Intake. Climate Change.