Modificações no consumo de bebidas de adolescentes de escolas públicas na primeira década do século XXI

Abstract

The main changes in the beverage consumption among adolescents from Niterói, in the first decade of the XXI century, were the tendency to reduce the consumption of milk and the increase in the consumption of processed and alcoholic beverages.

Factors Associated With Inadequate Milk Consumption Among Adolescents: National School Health Survey - Pense 2012

“…This phenomenon has been associated with increased consumption of soft drinks and other ultra-processed beverages, socioeconomic status, gender, age group, eating behavior and nutritional status. [8][9][10][14][15][16] Among these factors, we highlight the high consumption of drinks with high sugar content, as they contribute to excessive caloric intake and negatively affect anthropometric parameters, which contribute to excess weight gain. 17 According to the EYHS, the daily intake of 100g of sugary beverages was associated with increased body mass index (BMI) and adiposity in children aged 9 to 15 years old.…”

“…11,23 This practice partly supports the growing trend of substituting milk for other processed and sugar-rich drinks. 10 Thus, excessive exposure to electronic screens represents a higher risk of inadequate milk consumption, as identified in this survey of adolescents who participated in PeNSE 2012.…”

“…Such changes in consumption have led to calcium intake below the recommended amount and higher consumption of low nutritional value foods. [8][9][10][11][12] In this context, the objective of the present study was to identify factors associated with inadequate milk consumption among adolescents. Additionally, it aimed to contribute to the development of strategies for control and prevention of nutritional disorders and, consequently, changes in growth and of bone metabolism in this age group.…”

Consumo de açúcares de adição por adolescentes em estudo de base populacional

“…From 1974 to 2003, the participation of soft drinks to the total number of calories increased 400.0% 30 . Among adolescents at public schools in the city of Niterói in the state of Rio de Janeiro, the prevalence of the consumption of beverages with added sugar increased from 81.0% to 86.0% and the list included chocolate milk (37.0% to 44.0%), processed juice (22.0% to 25.0%) and guarana syrup-based drinks (25.0% to 33.0%); moreover, soft drinks stood out as the major source of energy from the diet at both evaluation times 31 . The Brazilian School Feeding Program (PNAE) has sought to reduce sugar intake by limiting the offer of sweets on the school menu to two portions per week (110 kcal/portion) 32 and prohibiting the sale of these products in the cafeterias of public and private schools 33 .…”

Avaliação Do Consumo De Alimentos Lácteos Como Fonte De Cálcio Por Escolares No Município De Agudo-Rs

“…Este padrão alimentar é preocupante, visto que pode levar ao excesso de peso e a maior probabilidade de doenças crônicas não transmissíveis (DCNTs), como diabetes, hipertensão arterial e dislipidemias na vida adulta. 21,28 O consumo regular de bebidas açucaradas, que podem ser consideradas substitutos dos lácteos na rotina de muitos adolescentes, também foi evidenciado na presente pesquisa. O consumo de refrigerantes ≥ 3 vezes por semana foi relatado por 59,4% dos adolescentes, e os sucos artificiais, por 53,1%.…”