Factors associated with the feeding practices of the adult population of Goiânia, Goiás, Brazil

Revista Brasileira de Epidemiologia

Veruska Prado Alexandre¹  Maria Do Rosário Gondim Peixoto¹  Bethsáida De Abreu Soares Schmitz¹  Erly Catarina De Moura¹ 

关键词: Nutritional epidemiology;    Feeding behavior;    Adult;    Food consumption;    Life style;    Food;    Epidemiologia nutricional;    Comportamento alimentar;    Adulto;    Consumo de alimentos;    Estilo de vida;    Alimentos;   

DOI  :  10.1590/1415-790X201400010021ENG

来源: SciELO

【 摘 要 】

This cross-sectional study identified the factors associated with adult feeding practices in Goiânia, the capital of the state of Goiás, in the Midwestern region of Brazil, by means of telephone interviews with 2,002 adults (> 18 years old). Information about demographic aspects, lifestyle, nutritional status, and food consumption was collected, leading to a sum of healthy food choices. It was observed that men and women have an average of two healthy food choices and low frequency of fruit intake (5.4% of men; 8.5% of women), as well as the consumption of legumes and vegetables (18.1% of men; 22.6% of women). The hierarchical multiple regression analysis revealed that the mean healthy food choice among men increases with age and physical practice, and among women, with paid work. The prevalence of unhealthy food choices associated with other risk behaviors favors the development of chronic diseases. Multi-strategy and intersectorial actions are necessary to overcome this situation.

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