Pedro Canales Ronda

APLICACIÓN DEL FOOD CHOICE QUESTIONNAIRE EN JÓVENES ADOLESCENTES Y SU RELACIÓN CON EL SOBREPESO Y OTRAS VARIABLES SOCIO-DEMOGRÁFICAS

OBJECTIVE The aim of this study is to analyze the behavior in choosing food among Spanish young teens, and its effect on the potential problems related to their weight (overweight and obesity) and other socio-demographic variables. METHODOLOGY In the study included 590 students attended public and private schools in the city of Valencia, aged between 14 and 17 years, randomly selected. A personal questionnaire based on the Food Choice Questionnaire was conducted. RESULTS In general, young people choose their food based on the sensory aspects and the price thereof, and do not care about the effects on weight have their eating habits. No differences between students in public or private schools, or between those with normal weight or overweight are detected. If there is any difference in terms of gender of the respondent. CONCLUSIONS Teens, when food choices are not very aware of the possible effects of these on their current and future health.