Factores de riesgo asociados al desarrollo de Trastornos de la Conducta Alimentaria en balletistas de la escuela de danza de la Casa de la Cultura de Guayaquil, periodo febrero - agosto 2023.

Abstract

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), eating disorders are one of the most important health problems in adolescents and young adults, due to the high number of affected individuals whose incidence is increasing, as well as their mortality rate. The aim of this study was to determine risk factors and their relationship with the development of eating disorders in ballet dancers of the dance school of the Casa de la Cultura de Guayaquil. METHODS: This research study was executed with a qualitative-quantitative, relational, observational approach. We used instruments such as: EAT-40 Survey (Eating Behavior Test), frequency of food consumption, CET questionnaire (Compulsive Exercise Test), anthropometric methods such as weight, height, and BMI, using scales and stadiometers to estimate the current nutritional status. of the population. The sample was made up of (n=50) ballet players, 48 women and 2 men. RESULTS: In relation to the results obtained from the EAT 40 questionnaire, it is shown that 44% (n=22) present risk of ED, while 56% (n=28) do not present any risk. CONCLUSIONS: The EAT-40 and CET questionnaires allowed the identification of the presence of risk behaviors for the development of E in adolescent ballet players, the dietary component showed deficiency in the intake of different food groups, however, there is no significant relationship between the anthropometric indicator of BMI/age and dietary patterns.