Corporal characteristics of students from 10 to 18 years old from "Región del Maule"

Abstract

This article is based on a study carried out by the Physical Education Department of the "Universidad Católica del Maule". Some measurements (cutaneous fold and IMC) were taken to determine the corporal composition of students from 10 to 18 years old in our region. Here is a brief analysis of the data obtained and the consequences related to the quality of life the people of this region will have in the future if nothing is done about the results obtained.