Revisión bibliográfica sobre estilos de vida en estudiantes universitarios: actividad física, alimentación y hábitos nocivos.

Abstract

The lifestyles of university students are a growing concern today due to the lack of physical activity, excessive consumption of harmful substances, and poor eating habits. This research aimed to identify the lifestyles of university students, focusing on physical activity, nutrition, and harmful habits; a qualitative approach was used, and a literature review was conducted on digital databases such as Redalyc, SciELO, and Google Scholar. The primary findings revealed a low level of physical activity in this group, with women being more inactive than men. Overweight and obesity are more common in men than in women, and the consumption of alcohol and cigarettes is notably high in all Latin American countries, with a higher prevalence among men. The lifestyles of university students are inadequate. Poor eating habits are prevalent due to their long academic hours, leaving them with no time for proper rest and neglecting their diet, opting for the consumption of junk food, which leads to obesity and overweight, as well as various diseases as a consequence of the excessive intake of sugars and fats. Keywords: lifestyles, physical activity, eating habits, harmful habits