Abstract

PEREZ CORREA, Nataly G et al. Patrones y hábitos alimentarios: reflejo de lo que comen los jóvenes ucevistas. RFM [online]. 2009, vol.32, n.1, pp.67-74. ISSN 0798-0469.

This investigation was made to determine the nourished patterns and habits of 152 students of the Universidad Central de Venezuela, 99 women and 53 men, with an average age of 20.28 ± 3.09 years old. A questionnaire of food consumption frequency was applied to determine food preferences, with registry information of two days, including a of weekend day. Results indicated that these young people, without distinction of gender, included in their feeding products of each food group. Results reported: preference in consumption of snack food (hamburgers, small pieces, cupcakes and pizzas); water consumption superior to two daily glasses; low ingestion of coffee in men; greater consumption of alcoholic drinks among men. The consumption of fruits in general is through juice and mainly in women. Whole foods have acceptance in these young people, especially in women. It was demonstrated preference by fried food preparations, more frequently in women.

Keywords : Nourishing patterns; Nourishing habits; Food consumption; Food groups; University students.