BODY MASS INDEX AND THE CONTRIBUTION OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY IN THE SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT: : STUDY WITH STUDENTS AND EMPLOYEES BETWEEN 10 AND 60 YEARS

Abstract

With the increase in cases of obesity in children and adolescents due to changes in habits due to several factors that contribute to a sedentary life, causing various pathologies in these individuals and transforming an obese society, nowadays it is up to Physical Education to take a step to contribute to transforming such habits to form human beings with healthy ways. This study aims to explore the relationship between overweight through the BMI of elementary school students and employees of Escola Joaquim Claudino, Bezerros/PE. This is a cross-sectional field research of a quantitative and descriptive nature, having as a study universe the Joaquim Claudino de Oliveira Municipal School, where a tall wooden pole and a scale with a capacity of 130 kilograms were used. and accuracy of 100, as for the sample, a total of 70 students and 24 adult employees were destined for the research. The results showed a prevalence of 60% with normal weight and 7% with obesity for children and adolescents and in employees the prevalence of 63% are overweight. The research carried out highlights the high prevalence of overweight among students and employees studied, among them the female group stands out, who had the prevalence of overweight and obesity I and II higher than the male group and worsening in adulthood. It is concluded that girls and school employees have a higher prevalence of obesity than boys and employees and, therefore, it is up to Physical Education and the government to create practical methods that involve changes in lifestyle, such as exercising and regulate food