Body fat analysis in industrial engineering students: a case study
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Body Fat, IMC, Fat Percentage, StudentsAbstract
This study evaluated the nutritional status and body composition of 21 Industrial Engineering students at the National University of Chimborazo using a cross-sectional descriptive analysis.The results showed an average BMI of 22.37 kg/m². According to World Health Organization (WHO) criteria, 76.2% of the students fell within the normal range, 19% were overweight, and 4.8% were underweight.Regarding body composition, the average body fat percentage was 12.14% for men and 17.94% for women. Both values are considered healthy by the American Council on Exercise (ACE).The comparison revealed that body fat percentage provides a more accurate assessment of nutritional status than BMI, which can misestimate metabolic risk. While the overall profile indicates a favorable status and low immediate cardiometabolic risk, the isolated overweight cases highlight the need for preventive strategies. In conclusion, combining BMI with body fat percentage measurements offers a methodologically stronger approach for evaluating adult populations.
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