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    Estado nutricional y hábitos alimenticios del personal que labora en la Unidad Educativa “Juan Montalvo”, de la jornada matutina y vespertina de la ciudad de Cuenca en el periodo abril-julio 2025
    (Instituto Superior Tecnológico Particular Sudamericano, 2025) Méndez Cabrera Mercedes Lucía
    This study, titled “Nutritional Status and Eating Habits of Staff Working at Juan Montalvo Educational Unit,” is focused to analyze the nutritional condition and eating patterns of teaching, administrative, and support staff at the institution during the morning and afternoon shifts, in the period from April to July 2025, in the city of Cuenca. The problem addressed stems from the rise of non-communicable chronic diseases among educational staff, associated with inadequate nutrition, sedentary lifestyles, and occupational stress. This not only affects their well-being but also their performance and role as educators within the school environment. The study employed a mixed-method approach, applying anthropometric measurements and structured surveys on eating habits to a purposive sample of 60 workers. The goal was to identify health risks and provide a basis for nutritional interventions. Key findings indicate that a Significant portion of the staff, particularly women, are overweight or obese. While some positive habits were identified such as regular consumption of fruits and vegetables there was also a low frequency of healthy food preparation and poor caloric intake control, especially when eating outside the home. The results highlight the need to implement institutional strategies to promote nutritional health. It is concluded that improving the eating habits of educational staff it benefits as their individual health as strengthens the school environment and fosters a culture of comprehensive well-being. This study offers a clear view of the nutritional status of the staff and can serve as a reference for programs by the Ministry of Health, the Ministry of Education, and future research focused on strengthening occupational health in educational settings.