Annals of Biological Research
Abstract
Author(s): Munguia-Pérez R, Santiesteban-López N. A, Melgoza-Palma, N., González Salomé F,
Rivera-Tapia J.A, Vazquez-Sandoval D, Castañeda-Roldan E.
The diet of University students has been modified by the influence of technology, fast food and social conditions. The
goal of this study was to evaluate overweight, obesity and the socioeconomic conditions of students in a public
University in Puebla, Mexico by measuring the body mass index (BMI), Harris-Benedict, 72 hours reminder and
socioeconomic markers (CONAPO). Of the 76 university students who volunteer, 21.05% of them had overweight
and 9.21% presented obesity. The student population presented a medium socioeconomic level and a low
marginality index.
