Revista Brasileira de Obesidade, Nutrição e Emagrecimento

346-351

Authors: Luciana Acácio dos Santos

To evaluate the factors that lead adolescents to obesity in public schools. the sampled adolescents, aged between 12 and 14 years, overweight and obesity. Students were assessed individually where weight and height was measured. For nutritional assessment by anthropometry, we used the body mass index (BMI). 12 adolescents participated in the study divided into two groups of 58.4% (07) female and 41.6% (05) males. The evaluation showed significant differences between the sexes with respect to weight and height. In the analysis of BMI classification, the prevailing classification of overweight for both sexes. Comparison of the anthropometric values, stratified by BMI, it is observed that the group has a higher stature are classified as overweight and those rated lower in grade 3 obesity. It was perceived high BMI, high weight in both sexes generated by a poor diet and physical inactivity. Key words: Obesity, Teens, Food.

360-367

Authors: Eva Vilma Araújo de Souza

The objective of this study was to demonstrate the anthropometric profile of men aged 25 to 60 years, workers in rural town in the interior of Bahia. We sought to assess the prevalence of obesity among rural workers in two groups: cane cutters (CCA) and rubber (SER). The sample consisted of men aged 20 to 60 years (n = 45). To conduct the survey data were collected regarding the current weight (BP), height (H), body mass index (BMI), waist circumference (WC), blood pressure(SBP) and heart rate (HR). The collection data was carried out in companies, using as instruments for collection: digital anthropometric scale, stadiometer, tape inelastic fiber glass tensiômetro digital form and ballpoint pen to record the data. We evaluated the prevalence of obesity and overweight in this population. Results showed a higher prevalence of normal weightamong rural workers, but 40% to 6.66% of overweight and obesity among CCA, 13.33% of overweight to be; values of waist circumference in both groups 83,34% and 79.93% withvery increased risk for cardiovascular disease, metabolic syndrome and insulin resistance for CCA and BE, respectively. The values found for SBP and HR were within normal limits. The prevalence of such knowledge requires further research studies into eating habits and lifestyles of this type of population. Key words: Overweitht, Obesity, Waist circumference, Rural labor.

374-382

Authors: Erivelton Ramos Luz

Determine the level of population's physical activity is crucial in the process of knowledge of population health. The study objective was to demonstrate the level of physical activity of individuals of both sexes aged 20 to 60 years who underwent bariatric surgery in Bahia. The sample consisted of 60 subjects who underwent stomach-reduction surgery in Vitória da Conquista 1 to 24 months divided into four periods (IP: up to 6 months; PII: 6 months and one day to 12 months; PIII: 12 months and one day to 18 months and IVP: 18 months and one day to 24 months). As a research tool for measuring the level of habitual physical activity was used to the short version of the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ). The study included 47 individuals and 89.37% (42) were female and 10.63% (05) male, with a mean age of 35.85 ± 8.68 and 42.8 ± 12.67 to male and female respectively. The prevailing time of surgery from 6 to 11 months for women and 18 to 24 months for men in relation to physical activity level, the predominant sedentary and insufficiently active for both sexes. In BMI, no significant differences between the genders when referring to the classification of IPAQ, it is observed that the greatest loss in the group was very active physically. However, bariatric surgery is effective in reducing body weight, however, does not end treatment with the surgical method, but the beginning of a period of behavioral changes, eating and regular physical exercise. Key words: Physical Activity Level, Bariatric surgery, Obesity.