Genders differences in anthropometric profile, somatoype and dietary intake in aspiring municipal control agents
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https://doi.org/10.47197/retos.v68.116131Keywords:
Anthropometry, dietary intake, municipal, somatotypeAbstract
Introduction: Anthropometric and somatotypic characterization, as well as the identification of dietary intake, allow for the assessment of body and food components, thus defining a nutritional profile for future law enforcement agents.
Objective: To identify the anthropometric profile, somatotype and dietary intake of municipal agent candidates.
Methodology: A descriptive observational, cross-sectional study was conducted. The ISAK protocol was used to identify the anthropometric profile, the somatotype was characterized using the predictive equations proposed by Heath-Carter, and finally, dietary intake was assessed using a three-day dietary record. The statistical package SPSS v27.0 was used to determine the mean and standard deviation, and normality test were preformed to establish statistical significance.
Results: The findings indicate that the anthropometric parameters of male applicants are higher than those of female applicants; their somatotypes were characterized as endo-mesomorphic and meso-endomorphic respectively. Furthermore, inadequate calorie intake was observed among men, as well as inadequate intake of carbohydrates, fiber, vitamin A, folic acid, and minerals among both genders.
Discussion: In agreement with similar studies, it was possible to identify anthropometric characteristics and dietary intake, thus demonstrating the importance of an initial diagnosis prior to admission as control agents.
Conclusions: It is necessary to establish nutritional interventions to improve eating patterns and thus achieve an optimal body composition according to the functions performed by the agents, thus avoiding the presence of diseases due to deficiencies or excesses in the short or medium term.
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