[Cultural differences in the food preferences of school population]. / Diferencias culturales en las preferencias alimentarias de la población escolar.

OBJECTIVE: The combination of cultures can affect the feeding of the native population and immigrant, influencing the school population. The objective of this study was to analyze the habits and eating habits of schoolchildren and the relationships with their cultural environment. METHODS: A cross-sectional descriptive study of a representative sample of 325 parents and students of primary school of an Almeria population was conducted. For the analysis of the qualitative variables Chi square was applied and for the quantitative ones, U of Mann-Whitney and Kruskal-Wallis was applied. RESULTS: The results showed a higher preference for vegetables in girls (42.22%) than in boys (30.34%). In schoolchildren who did not go to the school canteen, vegetable consumption was higher (pieces of vegetable Me=2,15), preference for dairy products 94.4% and fish 89.8%. Although 45.6% of children, whose parents came from North Africa, reported not having tasted pork, 29.4% were satisfied with this type of food. We observed a higher consumption of fruits and vegetables in children whose parents came from North Africa (pieces of fruit Me=3,42 and pieces of vegetable Me=2,38, respectively). CONCLUSIONS: Through this study we observed a higher consumption of vegetables and higher preferences for dairy and fish in schoolchildren who did not go to the school canteen. Likewise, it was possible to observe an incipient change in the food patterns of the population from North Africa influenced by culture of the native population, referring to the consumption of pork. In general, the results showed a greater variety of consumption, in the children of foreign parents.

OBJETIVO: La combinación de culturas puede afectar a la alimentación de la población autóctona e inmigrante, influenciando a la población escolar. El objetivo de este estudio fue analizar los hábitos y costumbres alimentarias de escolares y las relaciones con su entorno cultural. METODOS: Se realizó un estudio transversal descriptivo de una muestra representativa de 325 padres y alumnos de educación primaria de una población almeriense. Para el análisis de las variables cualitativas se aplicó Chi Cuadrado y para las cuantitativas, se aplicó U de Mann-Withney y Kruskal-Wallis. RESULTADOS: Los resultados mostraron mayor preferencia por verduras en niñas (42,22%) que en niños (30,34%). En escolares que no acudían al comedor, el consumo de verdura fue mayor (piezas de verdura Me=2,15), así como la preferencia por lácteos (94,4%) y pescado (89,8%). Aunque un 45,6% de hijos de padres norteafricanos refirieron no haber probado la carne de cerdo, el 29,4% mostraron agrado por este tipo de alimento. Observamos un mayor consumo de frutas y verduras en niños y niñas cuyos padres procedían del Norte de África (piezas de fruta Me=3,42 y piezas de verdura Me=2,38). CONCLUSIONES: A través de este estudio se observa un mayor consumo de verduras y mayores preferencias por lácteos y pescado en escolares que no acudían al comedor. Así mismo, se observa un incipiente cambio en los patrones alimentarios de la población procedente del Norte de África influenciados por la cultura de la población autóctona, en referencia al consumo de carne de cerdo. En general, los resultados muestran mayor variedad de consumo, en los hijos de padres extranjeros.

Diferencias culturales en las preferencias alimentarias de la población escolar / Cultural differences in the food preferences of school population

Fundamentos: La combinación de culturas puede afectar a la alimentación de la población autóctona e inmigrante, influenciando a la población escolar. El objetivo de este estudio fue analizar los hábitos y costumbres alimentarias de escolares y las relaciones con su entorno cultural. Métodos: Se realizó un estudio transversal descriptivo de una muestra representativa de 325 padres y alumnos de educación primaria de una población almeriense. Para el análisis de las variables cualitativas se aplicó Chi Cuadrado y para las cuantitativas, se aplicó U de Mann-Withney y Kruskal-Wallis. Resultados: Los resultados mostraron una mayor preferencia por verduras en niñas (42,22%) que en niños (30,34%). En escolares que no acudían al comedor, el consumo de verdura fue mayor (piezas de verdura Me=2,15), así como la preferencia por lácteos (94,4%) y pescado (89,8%). Aunque un 45,6% de hijos de padres norteafricanos refirieron no haber probado la carne de cerdo, el 29,4% mostraron agrado por este tipo de alimento. Observamos un mayor consumo de frutas y verduras en niños y niñas cuyos padres procedían del Norte de África (piezas de fruta Me=3,42 y piezas de verdura Me=2,38). Conclusiones: A través de este estudio se observa un mayor consumo de verduras y mayores preferencias por lácteos y pescado en escolares que no acudían al comedor. Así mismo, se observa un incipiente cambio en los patrones alimentarios de la población procedente del Norte de África influenciados por la cultura de la población autóctona, en referencia al consumo de carne de cerdo. En general, los resultados muestran mayor variedad de consumo, en los hijos de padres extranjeros

Background: The combination of cultures can affect the feeding of the native population and immigrant, influencing the school population. The objective of this study was to analyze the habits and eating habits of schoolchildren and the relationships with their cultural environment. Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study of a representative sample of 325 parents and students of primary school of an Almeria population was conducted. For the analysis of the qualitative variables Chi square was applied and for the quantitative ones, U of Mann-Whitney and Kruskal-Wallis was applied. Results: The results showed a higher preference for vegetables in girls (42.22%) than in boys (30.34%). In schoolchildren who did not go to the school canteen, vegetable consumption was higher (pieces of vegetable Me=2,15), preference for dairy products 94.4% and fish 89.8%. Although 45.6% of children, whose parents came from North Africa, reported not having tasted pork, 29.4% were satisfied with this type of food. We observed a higher consumption of fruits and vegetables in children whose parents came from North Africa (pieces of fruit Me=3,42 and pieces of vegetable Me=2,38, respectively). Conclusions: Through this study we observed a higher consumption of vegetables and higher preferences for dairy and fish in schoolchildren who did not go to the school canteen. Likewise, it was possible to observe an incipient change in the food patterns of the population from North Africa influenced by culture of the native population, referring to the consumption of pork. In general, the results showed a greater variety of consumption, in the children of foreign parents

Effects of Biodanza on Stress, Depression, and Sleep Quality in University Students.

BACKGROUND: The existing literature shows dance to be an innovative and successful form of stress management. Previous research indicates that Biodanza is able to increase well-being and personal resources and prevent stress. However, Biodanza has not yet been empirically tested as a possible therapy for application outside the clinical context in young adults with perceived stress. OBJECTIVES: This study aimed to determine the effectiveness of Biodanza in reducing symptoms of perceived stress and depression and in promoting sleep quality in young adults, comparing the changes with those observed in a control group. DESIGN: Randomized controlled trial. SETTINGS/LOCATION: This study was carried out at the Faculty of Health Sciences of the University of Almería. SUBJECTS: One hundred and twenty-one university students with perceived stress were randomly placed into either a Biodanza group or a wait-list control group. INTERVENTION: Study participants attended Biodanza sessions for 90 min a week, over a period of 4 weeks. OUTCOME MEASURES: Depression, perceived stress, and sleep quality were assessed both before and after intervention. RESULTS: Ninety-five participants completed the program and were included in the statistical analysis. Significant differences in perceived stress [t (93) = 2.136; p = 0.015] and depression [t (93) = 2.738; p = 0.000] were observed after the Biodanza period. Pre/post analysis found that Biodanza also had a significant effect on depression (Cohen d = 1.88; p < 0.05) and perceived stress (Cohen d = 0.79; p < 0.05). CONCLUSION: The Biodanza program is an effective stress management strategy for students. The results of this study showed Biodanza to have a positive effect on perceived stress and depression in young adults. This demonstrates how artistic, collaborative, and psychophysical interventions are an effective means of preventing and managing these problems in university students.