[Energy drink consumption patterns and its adverse effects on adolescent health.] / Patrones de consumo de bebidas energéticas y sus efectos adversos en la salud de adolescentes.

OBJECTIVE: Energy drinks generally contain caffeine and other stimulants, commercially aimed at young people. Previous research suggests that its effects on adolescents health are dangerous. The aim of the study was to evaluate the effect of taurine and caffeine consumption from energy drinks on adolescent health and to identify patterns of consumption and, their association with physiological symptoms. METHODS: A cross-sectional study of a convenience sample of students (n=135) aged 16 to 17 years was conducted in the State of Hidalgo, Mexico. A self-administered online questionnaire was used from September to November 2020 to report energy drink consumption patterns, perceived effects, and psychophysiological symptoms. The statistical analysis of questionnaire content was made by interjudges evaluation. A concordance index (Cohen-Fleiss Kappa coefficient) was applied for consumption patterns, bivariate correlation tests, Pearson correlation coefficients for levels (very high, moderate, low) of caffeine and taurine were used in the items applied to the target population and Spearmans rho for physiological and psychological effects. RESULTS: The participants (mean age: 16 years; 57.8% of women) reported having consumed energy drinks at least once. Only 26.7% of adolescents (n=36) reported that they had never consumed. The average consumption of energy drinks was once per month (24.4%). A statistically significant correlation was found between the consumption of drinks with taurine and the physical effects (tremors and chest pain) and caffeinated beverages with psychophysiological (fatigue, excessive urination, insomnia, and feeling of lack of rest). CONCLUSIONS: The study findings indicate associations between energy drink consumption and the presence of adverse psychological and physical symptoms in adolescents.

OBJETIVO: Las bebidas energizantes generalmente contienen cafeína y otros estimulantes, comercialmente dirigidos a los jóvenes. Investigaciones anteriores sugieren que sus efectos sobre la salud en adolescentes son peligrosos. El objetivo del estudio fue evaluar el efecto del consumo de taurina y cafeína de bebidas energizantes en la salud de los adolescentes y establecer los patrones del consumo, así como su asociación con síntomas fisiológicos. METODOS: Se realizó un estudio transversal de una muestra por conveniencia de estudiantes (n=135) de entre 16 y 17 años de edad en el Estado de Hidalgo, México. Se utilizó un cuestionario en línea autoadministrado de septiembre a noviembre de 2020 para informar los patrones de consumo de bebidas energizantes, los efectos percibidos y los síntomas psicofisiológicos. Para el análisis estadístico del contenido por interjueces. Se aplicó índice de concordancia (coeficiente Kappa de Cohen-Fleiss), para patrones de consumo se utilizaron pruebas de correlación bivariada, coeficientes de correlación de Pearson por niveles (muy alto, moderado, bajo) de cafeína y taurina en los ítems aplicados a población objetivo y rho de Spearman para síntomas fisiológicos y psicológicos. RESULTADOS: Los adolescentes estudiados (media de edad: 16 años; 57,8% de mujeres) informaron haber consumido bebidas energizantes al menos una vez. Solo el 26,7% de los adolescentes (n=36) informaron que nunca habían consumido. El consumo promedio de bebidas energizantes fue de una vez por mes (24,4%). Se encontró correlación estadística significativa entre el consumo de bebidas con taurina y los efectos físicos (temblores y dolor en el pecho) y el de bebidas con cafeína con los psicofisiológicos (fatiga, micción excesiva, insomnio y sensación de falta de descanso). CONCLUSIONES: Los hallazgos del estudio indican asociaciones entre el consumo de bebidas energéticas y la presencia de síntomas adversos psicológicos y físicos en los adolescentes.

Patrones de consumo de bebidasenergéticas y sus efectos adversosen la salud de adolescentes / Energy drink consumption patterns and its adverse effects on adolescent health

FUNDAMENTOS: Las bebidas energizantes generalmente contienen cafeína y otros estimulantes, comercialmente dirigidos a los jóvenes. Investigaciones anteriores sugieren que sus efectos sobre la salud en adolescentes son peligrosos. El objetivo del estudio fue evaluar el efecto del consumo de taurina y cafeína de bebidas energizantes en la salud de los adolescentes y establecer los patrones del consumo, así como su asociación con síntomas fisiológicos. MÉTODOS: Se realizó un estudio transversal de una muestra por conveniencia de estudiantes (n=135) de entre 16 y 17 años de edad en el Estado de Hidalgo, México. Se utilizó un cuestionario en línea autoadministrado de septiembre a noviembre de 2020 para informar los patrones de consumo de bebidas energizantes, los efectos percibidos y los síntomas psicofisiológicos. Para el análisis estadístico del contenido por interjueces. Se aplicó índice de concordancia (coeficiente Kappa de Cohen-Fleiss), para patrones de consumo se utilizaron pruebas de correlación bivariada, coeficientes de correlación de Pearson por niveles (muy alto, moderado, bajo) de cafeína y taurina en los ítems aplicados a población objetivo y rho de Spearman para síntomas fisiológicos y psicológicos. RESULTADOS: Los adolescentes estudiados (media de edad: 16 años; 57,8% de mujeres) informaron haber consumido bebidas energizantes al menos una vez. Solo el 26,7% de los adolescentes (n=36) informaron que nunca habían consumido. El consumo pro-medio de bebidas energizantes fue de una vez por mes (24,4%). Se encontró correlación estadística significativa entre el consumo debebidas con taurina y los efectos físicos (temblores y dolor en el pecho) y el de bebidas con cafeína con los psicofisiológicos (fatiga,micción excesiva, insomnio y sensación de falta de descanso).CONCLUSIONES: Los hallazgos del estudio indican asociaciones entre el consumo de bebidas energéticas y la presencia desíntomas adversos psicológicos y físicos en los adolescentes.(AU)

BACKGROUND: Energy drinks generally contain caffeine and other stimulants, commercially aimed at young people. Previousresearch suggests that its effects on adolescents health are dangerous. The aim of the study was to evaluate the effect of taurineand caffeine consumption from energy drinks on adolescent health and to identify patterns of consumption and, their associationwith physiological symptoms. METHODS: A cross-sectional study of a convenience sample of students (n=135) aged 16 to 17 years was conducted in the State ofHidalgo, Mexico. A self-administered online questionnaire was used from September to November 2020 to report energy drink con-sumption patterns, perceived effects, and psychophysiological symptoms. The statistical analysis of questionnaire content was made byinterjudges evaluation. A concordance index (Cohen-Fleiss Kappa coefficient) was applied for consumption patterns, bivariate correlationtests, Pearson correlation coefficients for levels (very high, moderate, low) of caffeine and taurine were used in the items applied to thetarget population and Spearmans rho for physiological and psychological effects. RESULTS: The participants (mean age: 16 years; 57.8% of women) reported having consumed energy drinks at least once. Only26.7% of adolescents (n=36) reported that they had never consumed. The average consumption of energy drinks was once permonth (24.4%). A statistically significant correlation was found between the consumption of drinks with taurine and the physicaleffects (tremors and chest pain) and caffeinated beverages with psychophysiological (fatigue, excessive urination, insomnia, andfeeling of lack of rest). CONCLUSIONS: The study findings indicate associations between energy drink consumption and the presence of adverse psycho-logical and physical symptoms in adolescents.(AU)

Estado nutricional de yodo en niños escolares mexicanos de zonas urbanas y rurales / Iodine nutritional status in urban and rural Mexican schoolchildren

INTRODUCCIÓN: El déficit o consumo excesivo de yodo en humanos tiene efectos en la salud, por lo que determinar las prevalencias y los factores de riesgo en los niños ayuda a reorientar las acciones de prevención o tratamiento. MÉTODO: Estudio transversal probabilístico realizado en 631 infantes de 5-12 años a quienes se les cuantificó yodo en una muestra de orina y de sal; se presentan resultados por tipo de localidad y condición de indigenismo, la asociación de estas variables con intervalos de yoduria fue evaluada con una regresión logística binaria. RESULTADOS: La mediana de la concentración de yodo en orina (yoduria) fue de 278,4 μ,g/L (177,3-360,9, RIC), el 13,2% de los infantes evaluados presentaron yodurias < 100 μ,g/L y el 41,8% registraron cifras ≥ 300 μ,g/L. Los escolares indígenas fueron los que registraron mayor riesgo para yodurias < 100 μ,g/L ((ß = 2,29, 1,1-4,6 IC, p < 0,05) e infantes de localidades urbanas y no indígenas riesgos altos para cifras ≥ 300 μ,g/L (ß = 2,2, 1,3-3,9 IC, p < 0,01 y ß = 3,8, 2,2-6,5 IC, p < 0,01; respectivamente). La mediana de la concentración de yodo en sal fue de 35,9 ppm (29,1-42,4, RIC), no se presentaron diferencias en las concentraciones de yodo en sal por tipo de localidad o etnicidad. CONCLUSIONES: En escolares mexicanos de zonas rurales e indígenas las cifras de yodurias < 100 μ,g/L no han sido erradicadas. Se registraron altas prevalencias de cifras elevadas de yoduria en escolares que habitan en localidades urbanas, esto se asoció al consumo de sodio de alimentos procesados

INTRODUCTION: Deficient or excess iodine intake has effects on human health. Assessment of the prevalence and risk factors in children can therefore support effective prevention or treatment. METHOD: A cross-sectional probabilistic study in 631 children aged 5 to 12 years in whom iodine levels were measured in urine and salt samples. Results are reported by type of location and indigenous condition. Association of these variables to urinary iodine levels was assessed using a binary logistic regression. RESULTS: Median urinary iodine level was 278.4 μ,g/L (177.3-360.9, IQR), 13.2% of children assessed had iodine levels < 100 μ,g/L, and 41.8% had values ≥ 300 μ,g/L. Indigenous schoolchildren had the greatest risk of urinary iodine levels < 100 μ,g/L (ß = 2.29, CI 1.1-4.6, p <.05), while children from urban and non-indigenous localities had a high risk of iodine levels > 300 μ,g/L (ß = 2.2, CI 1.3 -3.9, p <.01, and (ß = 3.8, CI 2.2-6.5, p <.01 respectively). Median iodine level in salt was 35.9 ppm (29.1-42.4 IQR), and there were no differences in iodine levels in salt by type of location or ethnicity. CONCLUSIONS: In Mexican schoolchildren living in rural and indigenous areas, iodine levels < 100 μ,g/L have not been eradicated. There was high prevalence of urinary iodine levels ≥ 300 μ,g/L in schoolchildren living in urban areas which was associated to high sodium intake from processed food

Iodine nutritional status in urban and rural Mexican schoolchildren. / Estado nutricional de yodo en niños escolares mexicanos de zonas urbanas y rurales.

INTRODUCTION: Deficient or excess iodine intake has effects on human health. Assessment of the prevalence and risk factors in children can therefore support effective prevention or treatment. METHOD: A cross-sectional probabilistic study in 631 children aged 5 to 12 years in whom iodine levels were measured in urine and salt samples. Results are reported by type of location and indigenous condition. Association of these variables to urinary iodine levels was assessed using a binary logistic regression. RESULTS: Median urinary iodine level was 278.4µg/L (177.3-360.9, IQR), 13.2% of children assessed had iodine levels <100µg/L, and 41.8% had values ≥300µg/L. Indigenous schoolchildren had the greatest risk of urinary iodine levels <100µg/L (ß = 2.29, CI 1.1-4.6, p <.05), while children from urban and non-indigenous localities had a high risk of iodine levels >300µg/L (ß = 2.2, CI 1.3 -3.9, p <.01, and ß = 3.8, CI 2.2-6.5, p <.01 respectively). Median iodine level in salt was 35.9ppm (29.1-42.4 IQR), and there were no differences in iodine levels in salt by type of location or ethnicity. CONCLUSIONS: In Mexican schoolchildren living in rural and indigenous areas, iodine levels <100µg/L have not been eradicated. There was high prevalence of urinary iodine levels ≥300µg/L in schoolchildren living in urban areas which was associated to high sodium intake from processed food.

Drive for muscularity and disordered eating behaviors and its relationship with anthropometric indicators and physical activity in Mexican adolescent men.

PURPOSE: Adolescent men have been identified as a risk population to develop eating disorders and other psychopathologies as drive for muscularity (DM) recently considered as muscularity-oriented disordered eating. It is important to identify risk factors as precursors of these pathologies. The aim of this study was to determine the risk of developing disordered eating behaviors (DEB) and DM and its relationship with anthropometric indicators and physical activity (PA) in adolescent men (high-school students, age 15-19) from Hidalgo, Mexico. METHODS: A cross sectional, descriptive, and correlational field study was carried out in a non-probabilistic sample of 267 Mexican adolescents aged 15-19 years. Participants completed measures of DM, DEB, and PA. Each subject was weighted and heighted to calculate body mass index (BMI), body fat percentage, and fat-free mass index (FFMI). RESULTS: Adolescents in the DM risk category (OR 8.28, CI 2.71-25.22) had significantly greater odds of developing DEB, while adolescents with higher BMI scores (OR 1.28, CI 1.14-1.45) tended to be more likely of developing DEB. The results showed that DEB and moderate PA were associated with DM; adolescents who engaged in DEB had an 8.64 times (CI 3.05-24.52) higher risk of developing DM. Participants classified in the category of highest moderate PA (OR 2.66, CI 1.26-5.59) had significantly greater odds of developing DM. CONCLUSION: Important percentages of the risk of developing DEB and DM were determined in Mexican adolescent men. In agreement with other findings, there were no associations between anthropometric indicators and DM. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: V, descriptive cross-sectional study.

Design and evaluation of a campaign to promote the consumption of vegetables and fruits in Mexican school-age children.

INTRODUCTION: In Mexican school-age children the consumption of vegetables and fruits (V&F) is less than 25% of the amount recommended by the World Health Organization. OBJECTIVES: Evaluate the effectiveness of a promotion campaign about the consumption of V&F in urban school children from Hidalgo, Mexico. METHODS: A non controlled community trial in 226 school-age children from private and public schools was conducted, we designed and distributed printed material for promoting the consumption of V&F among the school population, access to V&F was provided through planning and sales at school stores, and consumption was supervised by the teachers. RESULTS: At the end of the intervention vegetable consumption increased by 50 g and plain water in 100 mL (T-test, p < 0.05); the proportion of school-age children who identified the health benefits of the consumption of V&F increased significantly (68% initial, 87% final) and greater support from parents (61% initial, 92 final%) was achieved. CONCLUSIONS: A promotion campaign and improved access to vegetables, fruits and water in the school environment which is supported by parents and teachers can encourage healthier eating at school.

Design and evaluation of a campaign to promote the consumption of vegetables and fruits in Mexican school-age children / Diseño y evaluación de una campaña de promoción del consumo de verduras y frutas en escolares mexicanos

Introduction: In Mexican school-age children the consumption of vegetables and fruits (V&F) is less than 25% of the amount recommended by the World Health Organization. Objectives: Evaluate the effectiveness of a promotion campaign about the consumption of V&F in urban school children from Hidalgo, Mexico. Methods: A non controlled community trial in 226 school-age children from private and public schools was conducted, we designed and distributed printed material for promoting the consumption of V&F among the school population, access to V&F was provided through planning and sales at school stores, and consumption was supervised by the teachers. Results: At the end of the intervention vegetable consumption increased by 50 g and plain water in 100 mL (T-test, p < 0.05); the proportion of school-age children who identified the health benefits of the consumption of V&F increased significantly (68% initial, 87% final) and greater support from parents (61% initial, 92 final%) was achieved. Conclusions: A promotion campaign and improved access to vegetables, fruits and water in the school environment which is supported by parents and teachers can encourage healthier eating at school (AU)

Introducción: en escolares mexicanos el consumo de verduras y frutas y (VyF) es menor del 25% de la cantidad recomendada por la Organización Mundial de la Salud. Objetivos: evaluar la efectividad de una campaña de promoción del consumo de VyF en niños de escuelas urbanas de Hidalgo, México. Métodos: se realizó un ensayo comunitario no contralado en 226 escolares de una escuela privada y una pública; se diseñó y distribuyó material impreso de promoción del consumo de VyF entre la población escolar; se facilitó el acceso a VyF mediante una planificación y venta en establecimientos de consumo escolar, y se supervisó el consumo por los profesores. Resultados: al finalizar la intervención, se incrementó el consumo de verduras en 50 g y el de agua simple en 100 ml (T-test, p < 0,05); se aumentó significativamente la proporción de escolares que identificaban los beneficios en su salud del consumo de VyF (68% inicial, 87% final) y se logró mayor apoyo de los padres de familia (61% inicial, 92% final). Conclusiones: una campaña de promoción y mejoramiento del acceso a verduras, frutas y agua en el contexto escolar, que cuente con el apoyo de padres de familia y profesores, puede favorecer una alimentación más saludable en la escuela (AU)

Relación entre el índice de masa corporal, la actividad física y los tiempos de comida en adolescentes mexicanos / Relationship between body mass index, physical activity and meal times in Mexican adolescents

Objetivos: los objetivos de este estudio son: 1) describir la distribución del IMC, los niveles de actividad física y la frecuencia de los tiempos de comida, y 2) examinar la relación de estas variables con el IMC en una muestra de adolescentes mexicanos estudiantes de preparatoria. Métodos: participaron 1.028 adolescentes (58,9% mujeres y 41,1% hombres) de 15 a 19 años de edad (M= 16,12; DE= 0,9). Se calculó el IMC y se utilizó la referencia del CDC-2000. Los tiempos de comida se midieron con uno de los factores del cuestionario Factores de Riesgo Asociados a Trastornos Alimentarios para Púberes (FRATAP). La actividad física se evaluó mediante el International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) en su versión corta. Se realizaron correlaciones de Pearson para ver la relación entre las variables. Resultados: la prevalencia combinada de sobrepeso y obesidad alcanzó el 29,2% para mujeres y el 29,3% en hombres. En el factor tiempos de comida, los sujetos con desnutrición y bajo peso fueron quienes siempre obtuvieron los valores más altos en la opción de respuesta. El 31,9% del total de la muestra reportó un nivel de actividad física bajo. Los tiempos de comida mostraron asociaciones significativas con el IMC (r= -0,142, p < 0,01) y los niveles de actividad física (r= 0,125, p < 0,01). Discusión: en la muestra se identificaron problemas importantes de malnutrición, frecuencia de comidas e inactividad física. De estos hallazgos surge la necesidad de diseñar e implantar programas para promover estilos de vida saludables en adolescentes (AU)

Objectives: 1) to describe the distribution of the body mass index (BMI), physical activity levels and meal times’ frequency and; 2) to assess its relationships in a sample of high school Mexican adolescents. Methods: a total of 1028 adolescents (41.1% males and 58.9% females) aged 15-19 years (M= 16.12; SD= 0.9) were included in the final analysis. BMI was calculated using the CDC-2000 as reference. Meal times were evaluated by one factor of the RFAEDP questionnaire (Risk Factors Associated to Eating Disorders in Pubescents). Physical activity was measured trough short version of the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ). Pearson’s correlations were used to determine relationship between the variables. Results: overweight and obesity prevalence together reached, 29.2% for females and 29.3% in males. In meal times’ factor, undernourished and low weight subjects achieved the highest values in the answer option always. In total sample, according to the physical activity, 31.9% reported low level. Meal times showed significant association with BMI (r= -0.142, p < 0.01) and physical activity level (r= 0.125, p < 0.01). Discussion: important problems of malnutrition, meal times’ frequency and inactivity were identified in the sample. From these findings, the need to design and implement programs with the aim of promoting healthy lifestyles among adolescent arises (AU)

[RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN BODY MASS INDEX, PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND MEAL TIMES IN MEXICAN ADOLESCENTS]. / RELACIÓN ENTRE EL ÍNDICE DE MASA CORPORAL, LA ACTIVIDAD FÍSICA Y LOS TIEMPOS DE COMIDA EN ADOLESCENTES MEXICANOS.

OBJECTIVES: 1) to describe the distribution of the body mass index (BMI), physical activity levels and meal times' frequency and; 2) to assess its relationships in a sample of high school Mexican adolescents. METHODS: a total of 1028 adolescents (41.1% males and 58.9% females) aged 15-19 years (M= 16.12; SD= 0.9) were included in the final analysis. BMI was calculated using the CDC-2000 as reference. Meal times were evaluated by one factor of the RFAEDP questionnaire (Risk Factors Associated to Eating Disorders in Pubescents). Physical activity was measured trough short version of the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ). Pearson's correlations were used to determine relationship between the variables. RESULTS: overweight and obesity prevalence together reached, 29.2% for females and 29.3% in males. In meal times' factor, undernourished and low weight subjects achieved the highest values in the answer option always. In total sample, according to the physical activity, 31.9% reported low level. Meal times showed significant association with BMI (r= -0.142, p < 0.01) and physical activity level (r= 0.125, p < 0.01). DISCUSSION: important problems of malnutrition, meal times' frequency and inactivity were identified in the sample. From these findings, the need to design and implement programs with the aim of promoting healthy lifestyles among adolescent arises.

Objetivos: los objetivos de este estudio son: 1) describir la distribución del IMC, los niveles de actividad física y la frecuencia de los tiempos de comida, y 2) examinar la relación de estas variables con el IMC en una muestra de adolescentes mexicanos estudiantes de preparatoria. Métodos: participaron 1.028 adolescentes (58,9% mujeres y 41,1% hombres) de 15 a 19 años de edad (M= 16,12; DE= 0,9). Se calculó el IMC y se utilizó la referencia del CDC-2000. Los tiempos de comida se midieron con uno de los factores del cuestionario Factores de Riesgo Asociados a Trastornos Alimentarios para Púberes (FRATAP). La actividad física se evaluó mediante el International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) en su versión corta. Se realizaron correlaciones de Pearson para ver la relación entre las variables. Resultados: la prevalencia combinada de sobrepeso y obesidad alcanzó el 29,2% para mujeres y el 29,3% en hombres. En el factor tiempos de comida, los sujetos con desnutrición y bajo peso fueron quienes siempre obtuvieron los valores más altos en la opción de respuesta. El 31,9% del total de la muestra reportó un nivel de actividad física bajo. Los tiempos de comida mostraron asociaciones significativas con el IMC (r= -0,142, p < 0,01) y los niveles de actividad física (r= 0,125, p < 0,01). Discusión: en la muestra se identificaron problemas importantes de malnutrición, frecuencia de comidas e inactividad física. De estos hallazgos surge la necesidad de diseñar e implantar programas para promover estilos de vida saludables en adolescentes.

[Odds ratio between sociocultural factors, body dissatisfaction, and body mass index in university students of Hidalgo, Mexico]. / Asociación de impacto entre factores socioculturales, insatisfacción corporal, e indice de masa corporal en estudiantes universitarios de Hidalgo, México.

After to identify risky factors involved in the prediction and prevention of eating disorders (ED), in a sample of university males and females students from an urban setting in Hidalgo. Mexico; the main purpose of this paper was to reaffirm the following assumptions: 1) Dissatisfaction with body shape is closely related to both, the influence of sociocultural factors as Body Mass Index (BMI); 2) The participating women reported more dissatisfaction with body shape, indicating greater influence of sociocultural factors than men.Transversal, descriptive and association field research was carried out in a sample of 490 students (57% females. 43% males), from 16 to 30 years old (X(-) = 19.63, SD = +/- 2.11). Multidimensional self-reported questionnaire were applied. BMI was obtained by measuring each subject's weight and height. Regarding the impact association measures obtained by Odds Ratio, there were significant association (p < 0.05) between high BMI and body image dissatisfaction. Also, statistically significant associations (p < 0.05) were found between body dissatisfaction and sociocultural factors (distress because of body image, influence of advertising, and influence of verbal messages), and between BMI and these latter, where men showed a higher risk. Findings suggest that body dissatisfaction in women, and BMI, specifically overweight in men, act like key agents of the impact of sociocultural factors in the researched sample.

Asociación de impacto entre factores socioculturales, insatisfacción corporal, e índice de masa corporal en estudiantes universitarios de Hidalgo, México

Después de identificar la presencia de factores de riesgo asociados a la predicción y prevención de trastornos de la conducta alimentaria (TCA), en estudiantes, hombres y mujeres, de una universidad del sector privado de Pachuca, Hidalgo; el propósito de este estudio consistió en reafirmar las siguientes hipótesis: 1) La insatisfacción con la imagen corporal, guarda estrecha relación tanto con la influencia de factores socioculturales como con el Índice de Masa Corporal (IMC); 2) Las mujeres participantes, reportan más insatisfacción con la imagen corporal, e indican mayor influencia de factores socioculturales que los hombres. Se llevó a cabo un estudio transversal, descriptivo y de asociación en una muestra a conveniencia de 490 estudiantes universitarios (57% mujeres y 43% hombres), de 16 a 30 años de edad(X=19.63, DE=± 2.11), a quienes se les aplicó un cuestionario multidimensional que mide factores socioculturales e imagen corporal. Cada sujeto fue pesado y medido para obtener su IMC. A partir de las medidas de asociación de impacto obtenidas mediante Razón de Momios, los resultados arrojaron asociaciones significativas (p.

After to identify risky factors involved in the prediction and prevention of eating disorders (ED), in a sample of university males and females students from an urban setting in Hidalgo, Mexico; the main purpose of this paper was to reaffirm the following assumptions: 1) Dissatisfaction with body shape is closely related to both, the influence of sociocultural factors as Body Mass Index (BMI); 2) The participating women reported more dissatisfaction with body shape, indicating greater influence of sociocultural factors than men.Transversal, descriptive and association field research was carried out in a sample of 490 students (57% females, 43% males), from 16 to 30 years old (X¯ = 19.63, SD = ± 2.11). Multidimensional self-reported questionnaire were applied. BMI was obtained by measuring each subject’s weight and height. Regarding the impact association measures obtained by Odds Ratio, there were significant association (p.