Influencia de las tecnologías de información y comunicación en el comportamiento alimentario en estudiantes

Our research aims to identify the influence of TIC´s on the nutritional behavior of students who goes to Tomás Borge school, located in Valles de Sandino neighborhood, in the city of Mateare between May-November 2017, which was conducted with a sample of 166 students between 12 and 18 years of age, resulting in the highest degree of confidence among women (95%). A descriptive cross-sectional study was implemented, whose information was gathered through a questionnaire with closed questions, with sociodemo graphic characteristics. The most used TICs by students were: cell phones, video games, tablets, computers and TV's. In relation to the frequency of the use of these tools during the consumption of some type of food, 32% (always), 30% (frequently) and 49% (sometimes). The sample tells us that 49% of students use the cell phone whenever they eat. The internet 51%. Therefore, the influence of ICTs in said center was 62% and an average level of influence of 37% of the sample under study. Conclude that 62% of students have a low influence on ICTs with respect to eating behavior. Key words: Information and communication technology, eating behavior, influence, adolescent