Abstract
Objective: To evaluate the increasing incidence of obesity and track it among university students in the 3rd and 8th periods of the university center dentistry of a university center in a city in Rondônia. Methods: This is an exploratory study based on field research, carried out with 34 students. For that, academics from the 3rd and 8th periods were interviewed in order to outline nutritional profiles. Information regarding lifestyle and eating habits were assessed using a questionnaire containing 16 questions. On physical examination, blood pressure and heart rate were measured. Results: Among the students of the 3rd period: 11.77% are smokers, 76.47% are drinkers, 64.70% have a body mass index (BMI) adequate and 23.52% are overweight. In the 8th period: 0% are smokers, 64.70% report consuming alcoholic beverages, 58.82% are eutrophic, 35.29% are overweight and 5.88% have a BMI classified as grade 2 obesity. As for the practice of physical activities, in the 8th semester they are more frequent. Conclusion: It is concluded that both in the 3rd and 8th periods there was a prevalence of BMI classified as eutrophic. Furthermore, from the beginning to the end of the course, happened little index degree 2 obesity, 5.88% reduction in the normal BMI and 11.77% increase in the overweight.