| Journal: | Brazilian journal of medical and biological research |
| Database: | PERIÓDICA |
| System number: | 000351880 |
| ISSN: | 0100-879X |
| Authors: | Molina, M.C1 Bettiol, H1 Barbieri, M.A1 Silva, A.A.M2 Conceicao, S.I.O3 Dos Santos, J.E1 |
| Institutions: | 1Universidade Federal do Maranhao, Departamento de Saude Publica, Sao Luis, Maranhao. Brasil 2Centro Universitario do Maranhao, Coordenacao de Nutricao, Sao Luis, Maranhao. Brasil 3Universidade de Sao Paulo, Faculdade de Medicina de Ribeirao Preto, Ribeirao Preto, Sao Paulo. Brasil |
| Year: | 2007 |
| Season: | Sep |
| Volumen: | 40 |
| Number: | 9 |
| Pages: | 1257-1266 |
| Country: | Brasil |
| Language: | Inglés |
| Document type: | Artículo |
| Approach: | Analítico, descriptivo |
| English abstract | There is evidence showing a close relationship between diet and the occurrence of non-communicable chronic diseases. The present study assessed food consumption in a 2002/2004 cohort of young adults born in 1978/79 in Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil. The composition of the habitual diet consumed by a sample of 2063 individuals aged 23-25 years was analyzed using a validated semi-quantitative food frequency questionnaire based on studies of prevention of non-communicable chronic diseases. The Dietsys software was used for dietary calculations. In terms of WHO/2003 recommendations, there was a high mean daily consumption of energy from fat (consumption: 35.4%; recommendation: 15-30%), a low mean intake of energy from carbohydrates (47.5%; 55-75%) and a low mean consumption of total fibers (15.2 g; >25 g). Mean intake of energy from fatty acids (10%; <10%) and protein (15.6%; 10-15%) was within recommended limits. When compared to the recommendations of the food pyramid adapted to the Brazilian population, adequate intake was observed only regarding the meat group (consumption: 1.9 portions; recommended: 1-2). There was a low consumption of vegetables (2.9; 4-5), fruits (1.2; 3-5), breads (3.6; 6-9), and dairy products (1.7; 3), with excessive fat and sugar intake (5.7; 1-2). We conclude that the inadequate food consumption observed in this young population may be associated with the development of excess weight and may contribute to the triggering of non-communicable chronic diseases |
| Disciplines: | Medicina |
| Keyword: | Salud pública, Estudios de cohorte, Nutrición, Consumo de alimentos, Hábitos alimenticios, Adultos |
| Keyword: | Medicine, Public health, Cohort studies, Nutrition, Food consumption, Feeding habits, Adults |
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