Hábitos alimentares entre acadêmicos das áreas de biológicas e Ciências Exatas da Universidade Estadual de Goiás

Abstract

The eating habits of the population have been changing, due to the need for speed in the midst of an exhaustive routine full of daily activities. The university students in particular, extrapolate the consumption of food considered to be participants in a bad diet, due to lack of time and sometimes distancing from the family, as well as the ease of getting a snack. The consumption of these foods, such as fast foods, are correlated with the emergence of chronic non-communicable diseases, such as cancer, due to the presence of too many chemicals responsible for the preservation, flavor and consistency of foods. This study aimed to compare the eating behavior of students from two major areas of knowledge: Exact and Biological at the State University of Goiás - Central Campus - Headquarters: Anápolis. It is comparative and analytical study where we used previous works with a similar theme in order to analyze and evaluate the results, the research was carried out with a sample size of 268 students from both Biological and Exact areas. The results indicate a diet very low in necessary nutrients and rich in high- calorie foods and with a large number of substances related to the appearance of chronic non-communicable diseases. It is necessary to improve the quality of life and food of students, as well as society, through socio-educational measures that are able to reach everyone.