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Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 1 No Poverty -
SDG 2 Zero Hunger -
SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 4 Quality Education -
SDG 5 Gender Equality -
SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation -
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Impact of the implementation of physical activity snacks and food recommendations on the administrative staff of the University of Cuenca. Phase 2
Barreto Andrade, J. A. (Director), Aldas Arcos, H. G. (Co-Director), Abril Ulloa, S. V. (Researcher) & Cobos Bermeo, N. A. (Researcher)
1/03/25 → 28/02/27
Project: Research
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Food sustainability, memory and identity for intercultural health in Andean communities
Achig Balarezo, D. R. (Director), Jimenez Brito, D. A. (Co-Director), Abril Ulloa, S. V. (Researcher), Lucio Bravo, M. A. (Researcher), ACOSTA ALTAMIRANO, M. F. (Research Associate), BUSTAMANTE FAJARDO, L. M. (Research Associate), LOPEZ SIGUENZA, D. V. (Research Associate), MORA VERDUGO, M. A. (Research Associate) & Salgado Castillo, C. M. (Research Associate)
1/03/25 → 28/02/26
Project: Research
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Human interaction Computer based on the senses: Case study, measurement of affective response as a tool for nutritionists
Cedillo Orellana, I. P. (Director), Abril Ulloa, S. V. (Researcher), Campoverde Vizhñay, J. L. (Researcher), Cardenas Delgado, P. E. (Researcher), Zavala Sanchez, F. M. (Researcher), Calle Vasquez, L. E. (Research Assistant) & Rodríguez Zúñiga, A. P. (Research Assistant)
1/03/23 → 28/02/26
Project: Research
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Postural musculoskeletal disorders of the spine in the administrative staff of the University of Cuenca, 2023-2024. Phase 1: Prevalence and diagnosis.
Barreto Andrade, J. A. (Director), Aldas Arcos, H. G. (Co-Director), Abril Ulloa, S. V. (Researcher), Cobos Bermeo, N. A. (Researcher), Encalada Torres, L. E. (Researcher), Calle Brito, P. A. (Research Technician), Saquicela Ulloa, S. M. (Research Technician), Calle-Estrella, A. S. (Research Assistant), Luna Lucero, K. A. (Research Assistant) & Abril Ulloa, S. V. (Researcher)
1/03/23 → 28/02/25
Project: Research
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Impact of a multidominium intervention on nutritional status, functionality, fragility, depression and physical activity in older adults of the Cuenca canton, 2020-2022
Sempertegui Leon, S. R. (Director), Encalada Torres, L. E. (Co-Director), Abril Ulloa, S. V. (Researcher), Cobos Cobos, D. F. (Researcher), Escobar Cobos, S. A. (Researcher), Pacheco Ayora, S. K. (Researcher), Wong De, B. S. (International Advisor), Cobos Cobos, D. F. (Researcher-Linker), Escobar Cobos, S. A. (Researcher-Linker) & Pacheco Ayora, S. K. (Researcher-Linker)
1/03/22 → 29/02/24
Project: Research
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Conocimiento, uso del etiquetado nutricional, consumo y preferencias por alimentos ultra procesados entre estudiantes universitarios
Translated title of the contribution :KNOWLEDGE, USE OF NUTRITIONAL LABELING, CONSUMPTION AND PREFERENCES FOR ULTRA-PROCESSED FOODS AMONG UNIVERSITY STUDENTS Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Factores determinantes y métodos de diagnóstico de los trastornos musculoesqueléticos de la columna vertebral en administrativos: Revisión bibliográfica
Translated title of the contribution :Determining factors and diagnostic methods of musculoskeletal disorders related to the spine in administrative workers. Bibliographical review: Bibliographical review Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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Factors associated with the risk of sarcopenia in older adults in Cuenca, Ecuador
Abril Ulloa, S. V. (First Author), Encalada Torres, L. E., Carpio Arias, T. V. & Espinoza Mejía, J. M. (Last Author), 26 Jan 2025, In: La Ciencia al servicio de la Salud y Nutrición. 15, 2, p. 33-42 9 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Food additives in Latin America: a descriptive analysis of the packaged food supply in five countries
Zancheta, C. (First Author), Grilo, M. F., Ayala, S., Duran, A. C., Canella, D., Mora, M., Abril Ulloa, S. V., Tolentino-Mayo, L., Reyes, M. & Corvalan, C. (Last Author), 3 Nov 2025, In: Globalization and Health. 21, p. 1-20 20 p., 62.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Food Insecurity, Quality of Diet, Physical Activity and Nutritional Status in Older Adults Who Attended to Public Health Centers in Cuenca, Ecuador
Abril Ulloa, S. V. (First Author) & Encalada Torres, L. E. (Last Author), 1 May 2025, In: Current Developments in Nutrition.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Red Intercultural en Salud y Tecnología Kawsay-T (External organization)
Achig Balarezo, D. R. (Chair), Jimenez Brito, D. A. (Member), Abril Ulloa, S. V. (Member), Lucio Bravo, M. A. (Member), Cabrera Ochoa, Y. S. (Member), Robles Bykbaev, Z. Y. (Member), MORA VERDUGO, M. A. (Member), Santander, C. J. M. (Member), Cruz Gavilanes, T. (Member), ACOSTA ALTAMIRANO, M. F. (Member) & BUSTAMANTE FAJARDO, L. M. (Member)
12 Aug 2025Activity: Membership › Membership of network
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PHYSICAL ACTIVITY ASSOCIATED WITH NUTRITIONAL STATUS, DEPRESSION AND FUNCTIONALITY IN OLDER ADULTS IN THE ECUADORIAN SIERRA
Encalada Torres, L. E. (Speaker) & Abril Ulloa, S. V. (Speaker)
10 Oct 2022Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
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Red INFORMAS (International Network for Food and Obesity / Non-communicable Diseases (NCDs) Research, Monitoring and Action Support) (External organization)
Abril Ulloa, S. V. (Member)
2019 → 2025Activity: Membership › Membership of network
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Red Ecuatoriana de las Mujeres Científicas (External organization)
Abril Ulloa, S. V. (Member)
2017 → 2025Activity: Membership › Membership of network
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Red en Investigación en Salud Pública de la zona 6 y 7 del Ecuador (External organization)
Abril Ulloa, S. V. (Member)
2016 → 2025Activity: Membership › Membership of network