Abstract

GONZALEZ-GOMEZ, Carlos Alfonso; CAMACHO-RUIZ, Juan Fernando  and  BARAJAS-GAMBOA, Juan Sebastián. THE ROLE OF THE UNIVERSITY IN THE PREVENTION OF OBESITY. Rev Cuid [online]. 2015, vol.6, n.1, pp.976-981. ISSN 2216-0973.  https://doi.org/10.15649/cuidarte.v6i1.177.

Introduction: Obesity is the most prevalent non-communicable chronic disease. The increased prevalence of the disease is associated with early age, due to this, college students are an important group, which can be influenced by student welfare programs. Materials and Methods: A reflection article was prepared, which discusses the Colombian policies and strategies for the prevention of obesity and cardiovascular disease in this population. Results: Literature shows that there are critical points applicable in prevention of obesity and cardiovascular disease in the college community. These points include poor participation of academic institutions prevention, inadequate articulation of sectors involved to resolve deficiencies in the system and thus expect better outcomes in the community. Discussion: Despite the knowledge of strategies that promote physical activity in the student population and the general population, there is an articulated network between universities and the government to allow an impact in the prevention of cardiovascular disease and obesity. Participation of colleges (Welfare programs), students and leaders to promote and implement sustainable programs and policies over time is required. Conclusions: Despite the existence of laws and regulations governing the academic institutions in Colombia, there are no effective obesity prevention interventions. It should involve risk groups and adapt appropriate spaces for food and doing physical activity. These reforms involve the coordinated participation of students, staff and political leaders, in coordination with welfare programs.

Keywords : Nutrition Public Health; Cardiovascular Diseases; Polices; Students.

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