Estado Nutricional del Adolescente en Latinoamérica y el Caribe: Estado del Arte

Jorge Martínez Vásquez
Médico Pediatra Hospital Clínica Bíblica. San José, Costa Rica.

Susimar Picado Loaiza
Médico Cirujano Hospital México. San José, Costa Rica.

Sergio Mora Barrantes
Interno universitario, Universidad Autónoma de Centroamérica. San José, Costa Rica.

Resumen

El estado nutricional de los adolescentes en América Latina y el Caribe es motivo de preocupación debido a su impacto significativo en la salud a lo largo de la vida. Los estudios globales revelan una calidad dietética modesta en todo el mundo, con variaciones según la edad, educación, urbanización y geografía. A pesar de algunas mejoras, el aumento en el consumo de carnes rojas/ procesadas y sodio plantea riesgos de enfermedades no transmisibles en la región. La pandemia de COVID-19 ha aumentado la incidencia de obesidad en los adolescentes debido al confinamiento, a la poca cantidad de ejercicio sumado a una mala nutrición acentuando la necesidad de iniciativas específicas postpandémicas para garantizar la salud y el bienestar de los adolescentes. El propósito de la presente revisión es abordar los retos y estado nutricional del adolescente en la región Latinoamerican.

Palabras claves

Suplemento nutricional, estado nutricional, malnutrición, hábitos alimenticios.

Abstract

The nutritional status of adolescents in Latin America and the Caribbean is a cause for concern due to its significant impact on lifelong health. Global studies reveal modest dietary quality worldwide, with variations based on age, education, urbanization, and geography. Despite some improvements, the increased consumption of red/processed meats and sodium poses risks of non-communicable diseases in the region. The COVID-19 pandemic has underscored the need for specific post-pandemic initiatives to ensure the health and well-being of adolescents. To address the challenges and nutritional status of adolescents in the Latin American region, the present review was conducted.

Keywords

Dietary Supplements, nutritional status, malnutrition, eating habits.

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