EATING HABITS AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY LEVELS IN UNIVERSITY STUDENTS OF ACCOUNTING; [HÁBITOS ALIMENTARES E NÍVEL DE ATIVIDADE FÍSICA EM ESTUDANTES UNIVERSITÁRIOS DE CONTABILIDADE]

Romero-Carazas R.; Visurraga-Camargo L.A.; Bazualdo-Fiorini E.R.; Valero-Ancco V.N.; Roca-Vasquez K.L.; Delgado-Asto E.C.; Huamán-Munares L.K.; Callupe-Cueva P.C.; Hilario-Rivas J.L.; Huamani-Molloco M.A. · Journal of Sport and Health Research (2026) · DOI: 10.58727/jshr.122693

Resumen

Introduction: Students' physical and emotional situation is closely linked to their eating habits and to the level of physical activity they carry out, these being crucial elements in their lives. Objective: To analyze the relationship between eating habits and the level of physical activity of accounting students in university education. Methodology: This study used a quantitative, cross-sectional and correlational approach, implementing structural equation modeling (SEM). Two questionnaires composed of Likert-scale items were administered to 324 accounting students in order to examine possible links. Results: Standardized coefficients were obtained for physical activity with significance of (p<0.820), training (p<0.798) and sports practice (p<0.883), as well as between the level of physical exercise of accounting students and their eating habits (p<0.856). Conclusions: There is a strong correlation between the amount of exercise performed daily and the quality of eating practices; students who exercise regularly tend to consume more nutritious foods. In contrast, low physical activity is associated with an increased risk of obesity and other chronic conditions in the future. © (2026), (Didactic Asociation Andalucia). All Rigths Reserved.

Instituciones: Universidad Nacional San Luis Gonzaga; Universidad Nacional del Altiplano; Universidad Nacional de Ucayali; Universidad Nacional de Cajamarca; Universidad Católica de Santa María; Universidad Nacional Autónoma Altoandina de Tarma