Psic-Obesidad

año 15 número 57

2025-10-30T21:55:56-06:00

Mental health and overweight and obesity

2025-10-30T21:55:53-06:00

La salud mental, el sobrepeso y la obesidad, son un problema complejo y bidireccional que requieren de una atención multidisciplinaria, debido a que son una gran cantidad los factores que se derivan en personas que presentan o han presentado algún padecimiento como el sobrepeso o la obesidad. Dichos factores pueden presentarse en la vida diaria de las personas, afectando principalmente su estado de bienestar mental, y se presenta en diversas maneras, algunas de ellas son: los comportamientos alimentarios ya que algunas personas por su ritmo de vida, por estrés o por su estado de ánimo comen compulsivamente, la depresión es un factor muy importante ya que el sobrepeso y la obesidad se relacionan por consecuencias sociales debido al peso corporal de las personas, que va de la mano con la estereotipación del llamado en la sociedad como “cuerpo perfecto” refiriéndose a cuerpos delgados y “estilizados” provocando que quienes sufren de dichas enfermedades poco a poco caigan en un posible estado de depresión. La importancia de tratar el tema permite una mayor comprensión, por lo que en este artículo se realiza un análisis sobre la relación entre la salud mental, la obesidad y los aspectos psico-sociales.

Overweight, obesity, and their relationship with self-concept in young people

2025-10-30T21:55:51-06:00

According to the WHO (2024), overweight is a condition characterized by excessive fat accumulation, and obesity is a complex chronic disease defined by excessive fat accumulation that can be harmful to health. On the other hand, self-concept is a variable that includes the dimension of personal well-being and the set of three factors of attitudes in reference to the self: thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, where one’s perception of oneself in terms of aspects such as physical appearance or physical ability takes on importance, since the relationship between low physical self-concept and overweight/obesity has been studied. A systematic review of the literature on articles on overweight, obesity, and self-concept was conducted using different databases. The aim was to understand how overweight and obesity are related to self-concept in young people, as well as the dimensions of self-concept that are affected by being overweight or obese, through a search of the literature. From the studies reviewed, relevant information was extracted on body mass index, which is negatively related to physical self-concept and social self-concept mainly, which influences how young Mexicans perceive themselves.

Perception of risk of obesity and its risk factors

2025-10-30T21:55:47-06:00

Obesity is the result of interactions between a series of environmental and behavioral factors and certain genetic information that makes individuals susceptible, to varying degrees, to the influence of behavioral and environmental factors. The lifestyle of university students is often characterized by various risk factors such as stress and academic workload, irregular eating habits, increased consumption of high-energy foods, and lack of time for physical exercise. The objective of this study was to determine the perception of obesity risk among young university students at the Zaragoza Faculty of Higher Studies, UNAM. The results show that most participants perceive themselves to be at a high or extreme risk of obesity, especially in terms of eating behavior, physical activity, and emotional regulation. This could reflect both greater awareness of health habits and possible real or perceived concerns about their own weight and well-being.

The influence of eating habits on the overall well-being of the FES Zaragoza community, UNAM

2025-10-30T21:55:44-06:00

Risk factors and their interaction are understood as characteristics that increase the probability of suffering from diseases, interacting with each other (EUPATI, 2015). A balanced diet is essential for the cognitive and physical development of children and adolescents, and the WHO recommends physical activity for young people and adults between the ages of 18 and 64: at least 60 minutes daily 3–5 times per week and 150 minutes weekly of moderate aerobic activity, or 75 minutes of intense activity, or an equivalent combination (Espinoza et al., 2011 in Solano, 2022). Mental health is defined as a state of emotional, psychological, and social well-being that goes beyond the absence of disorders and includes resilience and self-esteem. Academic performance is assessed by demonstrated knowledge against age and academic level standards; factors such as family and teacher expectations influence results, with performance improving when the group perceives adequate performance and behavior (Cominetti & Ruiz in Elder, 2003). In this article on eating habits in the university community of FES Zaragoza, unhealthy consumption patterns (processed foods, sugars, fats), skipping meals, and dependence on fast food were detected. A relationship was found between healthy habits and lower adiposity, less stress, and better academic performance; in contrast, unbalanced diets were associated with higher levels of anxiety, fatigue, and lower academic performance.

Analysis of physical exercise habits in students FES Zaragoza, UNAM

2025-10-30T21:55:41-06:00

Addressing overweight and obesity in the university community is vitally important because of its implications for students’ short- and long-term health and well-being. From a social work perspective, this issue is particularly relevant because social workers play a key role in promoting health and well-being, preventing disease, and intervening in crisis situations. Overweight and obesity not only affect students’ physical health, but can also have a significant impact on their mental and emotional health. Students who are overweight or obese may face stigmatization, low self-esteem, and other body image issues, which can affect their academic performance and overall well-being. Therefore, it is essential that social workers are equipped with the knowledge and tools necessary to address these issues effectively within the university environment. This article was written with the aim of analyzing the physical exercise habits of university students at FES Zaragoza, UNAM. The importance of this study lies in understanding how the increasingly common sedentary lifestyle affects the health of young people.