Utilizando a mídia impressa como forma de reavaliar hábitos para uma vida saudável

Abstract

This study was conducted in a class of first year of high school School Our Lady of Deliverance in the municipality of Santana do Livramento-RS, where students participated in a survey that aimed to analyze the first way of life of each student, as well as their eating habits and physical activity practices. Also questioned was the students' knowledge about BMI - Body Mass Index and habits for healthy living. The questionnaire was organized in printed material and applied in the classroom, after students were taken to the school computer lab to do research on concepts of BMI, obesity, sports in order to raise awareness for a healthier life. After data collection was done recording and tabulating the results through posters and leaflets that was exposed in the classroom without identifying the students. The goal was to allow the display of results in the material prepared by them to make them aware of the importance of healthy habits. The results led to the conclusion, that most students did not know the calculation of BMI and also identified but not developed healthy habits.