Diferenças entre homens e mulheres na qualidade da dieta: estudo de base populacional em Campinas, São Paulo

Abstract

This study aimed to evaluate differences between men and women on a global index

Comportamentos em saúde e o controle da hipertensão arterial: resultados do ELSI-BRASIL

“…The prevalence of controlled blood pressure levels in older adults diagnosed with hypertension and taking antihypertensive medication was lower than in Canada (66%) 16 , but higher than in the United States (48%) 15 and in other developing countries (20 to 36%) 13,14 . Our results did not show a significant difference in the prevalence of hypertension control between women and men, although such differences between the sexes (even though not entirely understood) have been identified in other studies, possibly reflecting women's greater concern for the own health 26,27,28 . The differences observed between the sexes and between populations may be partly explained by the combination of factors determining hypertension control, especially adequate treatment and the adoption of healthy habits 26,27,28 .…”

“…Our results did not show a significant difference in the prevalence of hypertension control between women and men, although such differences between the sexes (even though not entirely understood) have been identified in other studies, possibly reflecting women's greater concern for the own health 26,27,28 . The differences observed between the sexes and between populations may be partly explained by the combination of factors determining hypertension control, especially adequate treatment and the adoption of healthy habits 26,27,28 . Understanding these combinations is thus important, because although the literature confirms a possible behavior change resulting from the impact of the diagnosis of hypertension (leading the individual to adhere to healthier habits) 8 , it is still possible to observe persistent unhealthy behaviors among hypertensive individuals 29 .…”

“…Another study showed that among females 10 years or older in Campinas, São Paulo, adherence to healthy life habits is not due to the adoption of single health behaviors. In this study, among women with healthier diet, the proportions of physical exercise and absence of smoking were also higher 27 . These results suggest a more comprehensive adoption of healthy behaviors by women, occurring homogeneously in the two groups assessed (both with controlled and uncontrolled hypertension) and attenuating the impact of these behaviors on prevalence of blood pressure control.…”

Desigualdades sociais no perfil de consumo de alimentos da população brasileira: Pesquisa Nacional de Saúde, 2013

“…Paradoxically, these same strata demonstrated low regular ingestion of beans and higher prevalence of consumption of sweets (except for women, who did not differ from men in this regard), red meat (except among white people), and sandwiches, snacks, and pizzas as a substitute for main meals. Studies conducted in Brazil and other countries have also identified a better dietary profile in women [18][19][20] . Research evaluating young adults from 23 countries found a 50% higher consumption of low-fat foods and a 25% greater intake of fiber-rich foods among women, compared to men, and attributed the better quality of women's diet to their highest concern with the maintenance of body weight and the importance they give to recommendations for healthy eating 21 .…”

Consumo de alimentos e hábitos de vida de uma amostra de idosos de Campo Grande, MS

“…Mesmo sendo uma categoria de alimentos de fácil preparo, custo reduzido e sabor realçado, percebemos não fazer parte do hábito dos idosos deste estudo, sendo consumidos esporadicamente.Em relação aos doces industrializados, os homens apresentaram maior consumo diário (15,4%) quando comparado com as mulheres (7,1%). O fato de que os homens apresentam um padrão de vida marcado pela maior carga de trabalho, com maior consumo de alimentos fora de casa, pela dificuldade de procurar por cuidado de saúde, pode ser uma justificativa às diferenças que são observadas na qualidade do consumo de alimentos e nos fatores associados à qualidade da dieta entre homens e mulheres(ASSUMPÇÃO et al, 2017).Por outro lado, de acordo com os resultados da Vigitel obtidos em 2016, a frequência de consumo de alimentos doces em cinco ou mais dias da semana foi maior entre mulheres (19,7%) do que entre homens (16,0%).…”