Incentivo à mudança do estilo de vida visando á redução do índice de massa corporal na comunidade

Abstract

Obesity is a disease characterized by excessive accumulation of body fat in the body of individuals. Considered as a public health problem, obesity brings a number of diseases that damage the health of the population. Modern life, associated with poor dietary habits and inactivity are major aggravating this problem. This evidence supports the need to search for methodologies that reduce obesity and associated risk factors. This research aimed to develop a proposal for intervention aimed at improving lifestyle and health habits of the population through the use of nutrition and physical education in the NASF service Candeias. For the construction of the proposed intervention survey was conducted on the Virtual Health Library (VHL), the databases SciELO Scientific Electronic Library Online, PubMed and Google Scholar with the following keywords: obesity weight loss and physical activity. It is hoped that through an interdisciplinary approach, it is possible to promote the reduction of BMI and weight maintenance, from simple changes such as change in eating habits and regular physical activity. For the results to be effective it is important that the commitment of health staff and the commitment of individuals.