Dietary recommendations: comparing dietary guidelines from Brazil and the United States

Sichieri, Rosely; Chiuve, Stephanie E.; Pereira, Rosângela Alves; Lopes, Aline Cristine Souza; Willett, Walter C.

doi:10.1590/s0102-311x2010001100006

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“…Soft drinks are one of the major sources of sugar in the American diet and also contribute to the intake of sugar in Brazil with availability dramatically increasing in the last decade [2,19,23]. Brazil is the highest sugar producer in the world and the second highest consumer of sugar in the world, after the United States [37]. The high energy contribution from coffee and tea in Brazil reveals that these beverages are also important drivers of sugar intake.…”

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“…Although no comparisons were done before, the 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans and the MyPyramid were used as a template to build Brazilian national dietary guidelines [37]. These analyses allowed identification of differences in food intake that must be considered in the development of recommendations on limiting or promoting the intake of specific food categories.…”

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Difference in adult food group intake by sex and age groups comparing Brazil and United States nationwide surveys

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Goldman

Rhodes

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BackgroundInternational comparisons of dietary intake are an important source of information to better understand food habits and their relationship to nutrition related diseases. The objective of this study is to compare food intake of Brazilian adults with American adults identifying possible dietary factors associated with the increase in obesity in Brazil.MethodsThis research used cross-national analyses between the United States and Brazil, including 5,420 adults in the 2007–2008 What We Eat In America, National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey and 26,390 adults in the 2008–2009 Brazilian Household Budget Survey, Individual Food Intake. Dietary data were collected through 24 h recalls in the U.S. and through food records in Brazil. Foods and beverages were combined into 25 food categories. Food intake means and percentage of energy contribution by food categories to the population’s total energy intake were compared between the countries.ResultsHigher frequencies of intake were reported in the United States compared to Brazil for the majority of food categories except for meat, rice and rice dishes; beans and legumes; spreads; and coffee and tea. In either country, young adults (20-39 yrs) had greater reports of meat, poultry and fish mixed dishes; pizza and pasta; and soft drinks compared to older adults (60 + yrs). Meat, poultry and fish mixed dishes (13%), breads (11%), sweets and confections (8%), pizza and pasta (7%), and dairy products (6%) were the top five food category sources of energy intake among American adults. The top five food categories in Brazil were rice and rice dishes (13%), meat (11%), beans and legumes (10%), breads (10%), and coffee and tea (6%). Thus, traditional plant-based foods such as rice and beans were important contributors in the Brazilian diet.ConclusionAlthough young adults had higher reports of high-calorie and nutrient-poor foods than older adults in both countries, Brazilian young adults did not consume a diet similar to Americans, indicating that it is still possible to reverse the current trends of incorporating Western dietary habits in Brazil.

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Difference in adult food group intake by sex and age groups comparing Brazil and United States nationwide surveys

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“…However, the previous edition of the Brazilian dietary guidelines, released in 2006, was based in part on dietary guidelines from the USA and recommended intake of three portions of milk and dairy products per day to help meet nutrient needs, with additional guidance for adults to choose low-fat milk and dairy products (12,13) . To our knowledge there is not an analysis of total milk and dairy product intake in Brazil or information on the nutritional contributions of dairy products in the diet using the first nationwide dietary survey in Brazil.…”

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Daily intake of dairy products in Brazil and contributions to nutrient intakes: a cross-sectional study

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Barraj

Toth

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Objective: Dairy products are sources of protein and micronutrients important in a healthy diet. The purpose of the present analysis was to estimate consumption of dairy products by Brazilians and identify contributions of dairy products to nutrient intakes. Design: Dairy consumption data were obtained from 24 h dietary records. Dairy products were defined as milk (including flavoured), cheese and yoghurt. Estimates of dairy product intakes were generated for all individuals, individuals in urban and rural households and for age groups 10-18 years, 19-59 years and ≥60 years. Contributions to nutrient intakes were estimated for the total sample and sub-populations.

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“…Scientific committees of experts were appointed by the Ministry of Health to create the Brazilian Dietary Guidelines (BDG). c According to Sichieri et al 7 (2010), the principles underlying the BDG are consistent with the World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines. However, other principles are specific to the Brazilian context, reflecting local culture and reasoning related to healthy food and lifestyles and to disease prevention.…”

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Brazilian physical activity guidelines as a strategy for health promotion

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Dietary recommendations: comparing dietary guidelines from Brazil and the United States

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Difference in adult food group intake by sex and age groups comparing Brazil and United States nationwide surveys

Difference in adult food group intake by sex and age groups comparing Brazil and United States nationwide surveys

Daily intake of dairy products in Brazil and contributions to nutrient intakes: a cross-sectional study

Brazilian physical activity guidelines as a strategy for health promotion

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