Consumo alimentar de escolares das redes pública e privada de ensino em São Luís, Maranhão

Brandão

et al. 2017

Rev. Assoc. Med. Bras.

Objective: To determine overweight and obesity prevalence in preschool children from public education, and to determine their relation to food consumption. Method: Cross-sectional study with children aged between 2 and 5 years, of both sexes, enrolled at municipal day care centers. Socioeconomic, demographic and anthropometric data were collected, in order to calculate the body mass index (BMI) for age. Data on food consumption were assessed using a Food Frequency Questionnaire. χ 2 test, Kruskal-Wallis test, Student's t-test and Pearson's correlation were used at a significance level of 5%. Results: Of 548 children, 52% were male, with mean age of 4.2 years old. Most families had incomes between 1 and 2 minimum wages (59.7%), in addition to 10 years (mothers) of education. Anthropometric parameters did not differ significantly between sexes. According to the BMI-for-age, it was found that most of children were well-nourished (85.2%), 8.2% had the risk of becoming overweight, and 4.2% were overweight. The most consumed foods were: rice (100%), beans (99.4%), bread (98.5%), fruit (98.5%), red meat (97.1%), butter and margarine (95.4%), biscuits, cakes and sweet pies (94.1%), dairy products (94.1%), chocolate milk (91.7%), and soft drinks (90.2%). Consumed foods that were strongly correlated (r > 0.7) to the risk of/excess weight were, as follows: bread; biscuits, cakes, sweet pies; dairy products; chocolate milk; sausages. Conclusion: There was low prevalence of overweight and absence of obesity among the population assessed. The risk of overweight was greater among girls. Data from the study showed deviations in food consumption.

Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 89%

Overweight and obesity in preschoolers: Prevalence and relation to food consumption

Brandão

et al. 2017

Rev. Assoc. Med. Bras.

“…However, drastic changes in the population morbidity and mortality profile and behavior of Brazilian youth have not occurred since CVD are still the leading cause of death in Brazil 2 and recent studies continue to report the low quality diet of children and adolescents 27,28 , thus ensuring the quality of the conclusions of this research.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Food habits and risk of cardiovascular disease in schoolchildren from Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais

et al. 2015

OBJECTIVE: To investigate the relationship between food habits and risk factors for cardiovascular disease in schoolchildren of the city Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais. METHODS: A cross-sectional study was conducted in a population-based sample of 738 schoolchildren aged 6-14 years. A semi-structured questionnaire was used for collecting demographic, socioeconomic, biochemical, clinical, and anthropometric data. Food intake was determined by a food-frequency questionnaire. Food habits were evaluated according to the adapted Recommended Food Score. Multiple linear regression models were constructed to assess how food consumption was associated with cardiovascular risk factors. RESULTS: The schoolchildren presented a dietary pattern characterized by low consumption of healthy foods. Association of cardiovascular risk factors showed that the consumption of foods according to the adapted Recommended Food Score was negatively and significantly associated with tetrapolar percentage of body fat (p=0.030) and systolic blood pressure (p=0.049) in children aged 6-9 years. CONCLUSION: Children's dietary patterns proved to be an important determinant of some of the cardiovascular risk factors studied. Thus, food intake assessment is a primary tool for the prevention and early intervention on cardiovascular risk factors during childhood.

“…However, studies conducted in different countries, including Brazil, have shown conflicting results regarding the association between excessive consumption of sugar-rich food products by adolescents and gender, age and type of school 5,7,9,18,19 . On the other hand, aspects such as nutritional status, the habit of eating while watching TV, time spent watching TV, the availability of such foods at school or at home, inadequate eating habits among family and friends, and having meals with parents are more consistently associated with consumption of these foods 5,7,18,20 .…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Consumption of sugar-rich food products among Brazilian students:National School Health Survey (PeNSE 2012)

2015