Evaluation of obesogenic habits of medical students: analysis of nutritional, physical and anxiety and depression status among students at a private university in Rio de Janeiro
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https://doi.org/10.11606/issn.1679-9836.v101i2e-189904Keywords:
Obesity, Medical students, Body mass index, Obesogenic habitsAbstract
Obesity is a chronic condition characterized by excessive fat accumulation that presents a risk to health. The graduation can affect the student’s life, which may lead to changes in habits and psychosocial alterations, contributing to the development of obesity and other comorbidities. Consequently, the present study evaluated the nutritional, physical and anxiety and depression status of students from the Medical School of Universidade Estácio de Sá, RJ, conducting a cross-sectional observational clinical study through the application of a questionnaire with 27 items. The median BMI in the first semester was 22 Kg/m2 and was higher in the other semesters, with a median of 23.1 Kg/m2. There was no change in the BMI in the basic cycle. The median BMI was higher among men, but the total score of anxiety and depression questions was higher among women and in the clinical cycle. There was also a weak positive correlation between the variation of weight in men and the score of anxiety and depression question. The same correlation was considered insignificant for women. No relevant obesogenic habits were observed in the students. Therefore, it is relevant to consider the importance of a healthy diet, physical activity and attention to mental health. In addition, future studies with longitudinal evaluation should be conducted to better assess the weight and habits of students throughout the course.
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