Healthy eating index scores are associated with blood nutrient concentrations in the third National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey

Weinstein, Stephanie J.; Vogt, Tara M.; Gerrior, Shirley

doi:10.1016/j.jada.2004.01.005

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“…Nutrient intake scores obtained by the HEI correlate very well with biomarkers of fruits and vegetables intake 36 . In addition to the mean HEI score of 63.9 found by Kennedy et al in their original work, other studies have found mean scores around 60.1 37 , with lower scores for total fat and food variety.…”

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Frequency of metabolic syndrome and the food intake patterns in adults living in a rural area of Brazil

Silva¹,

Prata²,

Cunha³

2011

Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop.

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Introduction: Metabolic syndrome (MetS), a risk factor for atherosclerosis and coronary heart disease, is related to an inadequate food intake pattern. Its incidence is increasing among Brazilian adults, including those living in rural areas. Our aim was not only to describe the frequency of MetS in adults with or without MetS but also to compare their food intake pattern as assessed by the healthy eating index (HEI) and serum albumin and C reactive protein (CRP) levels. Methods: Men and women (n = 246) living in a small village in Brazil were included. MetS was characterized according to the adult treatment panel (ATP III) criteria. Groups were compared by chi-square, student t or Mann-Whitney tests. Results: MetS was diagnosed in 15.4% of the cases. The MetS group showed higher CRP (1.8±1.2 vs. 1.0±0.9 mg/dl) and lower albumin (4.3±0.3 vs. 4.4±0.3 g/dl) serum levels compared to the control group. Additionally, the MetS group showed lower scores (median[range]) in the HEI compared to the control group (53.5[31.2-78.1] vs 58[29.7-89.5], respectively). The MetS group also had decreased scores for total fat and daily variety of food intake. Conclusions: The results suggest that adults with MetS displayed chronic mild inflammation and a poorer food intake pattern than the control group.

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Frequency of metabolic syndrome and the food intake patterns in adults living in a rural area of Brazil

Silva¹,

Prata²,

Cunha³

2011

Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop.

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“…Após levantamento bibliográfico e estudos comparativos 3,6,7,11 sobre índices dietéticos, optouse pela utilização do índice de alimentação saudável como base para adaptação ao Guia Alimentar para a População Brasileira. O índice de alimentação saudável apresenta como vantagens a avaliação do consumo de grupos alimentares ao invés de nutrientes, fornecendo resultados mais facilmente aplicáveis à avaliação dietética e pode ser utilizado para indivíduos a partir de dois anos de idade.…”

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“…Pesquisas com características epidemioló-gicas buscam desenvolver métodos seguros e práticos que avaliem a qualidade da alimentação da população, bem como sua relação com as DCNT 3 . Contudo, os métodos disponíveis apresentam limitações significativas, pois analisam somente nutrientes isolados ou alguns grupos alimentares, fatos que inviabilizam considerar a complexidade do hábito alimentar de indivíduos e/ou populações 3 .…”

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“…Contudo, os métodos disponíveis apresentam limitações significativas, pois analisam somente nutrientes isolados ou alguns grupos alimentares, fatos que inviabilizam considerar a complexidade do hábito alimentar de indivíduos e/ou populações 3 . Segundo Hann et al 4 , a avaliação isolada de nutrientes não traduz a natureza multifatorial da dieta humana.…”

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“…Weinstein et al 3 observaram correlação positiva entre o índice de alimentação saudável e biomarcadores do consumo de frutas e hortaliças (vitamina C, carotenóides, vitamina E e folato séricos).…”

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