Práticas alimentares de professores da educação básica de um município do interior do Rio Grande do Sul: um estudo transversal / Feeding practices of basic education teachers in a city in the countryside of Rio Grande do Sul: a cross-sectional study

Introdução: no Brasil, é possível identificar mudanças nas práticas alimentares nas últimas décadas, alimentos tradicionais como arroz e feijão perderam a importância e foram substituídos por alimentos prontos para o consumo. Objetivo: diante disso, o objetivo do estudo foi avaliar as práticas alimentares de professores da rede municipal de educação de Passo Fundo, RS. Metodologia: foi realizado um estudo transversal com professores de ambos os sexos da rede municipal de educação. Os professores foram convidados a participar do estudo por meio de correio eletrônico da prefeitura municipal. A coleta de dados foi mediante formulário eletrônico com questões sobre condições sociodemográficas, saúde e práticas alimentares Resultados: foram avaliados 108 professores, a média de idade foi de 42,81 anos (DP=8,85) e 95,4% eram mulheres. Em relação às práticas alimentares, observou-se que 68,7% (n=71) apresentaram práticas alimentares satisfatórias, sendo que a média de pontuação foi de 45,46 (DP=8,33). Conclusão: apesar do elevado percentual de práticas alimentares excelentes, observa-se práticas alimentares inadequadas que podem contribuir para a ocorrência de excesso de peso ao longo do tempo.

Introduction: in Brazil, it is possible to identify changes in eating practices in recent decades, traditional foods such as rice and beans have lost importance and have been replaced by ready-to-eat foods. Objective: therefore, the objective of the study was to evaluate the eating habits of teachers from the public education system of Passo Fundo, RS. Methodology: a cross-sectional study was carried out with male and female teachers from the municipal public education system. Teachers were invited to participate in the study via e-mail from the municipal government. Data were collected using an electronic form with questions about sociodemographic conditions, health and eating practices. Results: 108 teachers were evaluated; the average age was 42.81 years (SD=8.85) and 95.4% were women. Regarding eating practices, it was observed that 68.7% (n=71) had satisfactory eating practices, with an average score of 45.46 (SD=8.33). Conclusion: despite the high percentage of excellent eating practices, it was be observed that inadequate eating practices can contribute to the occurrence of excess weight over time.

Nivel de conocimiento sobre nutrición y su asociación con las prácticas alimentarias y la obesidad entre estudiantes universitarios

Introducción: La literatura sobre el impacto de la educación alimentaria y nutricional de estudiantes universitarios en las prácticas alimentarias es heterogénea. Estudios han informado de que la educación alimentaria y nutricional puede cambiar los hábitos alimentarios y las elecciones alimentarias mientras que otros no encontraron asociación. Objetivo: Determinar la relación entre el conocimiento nutricional, las prácticas alimentarias y la obesidad en estudiantes universitarios nicaragüenses. Métodos: Estudio de corte transversal analítico que utilizó una muestra de 914 estudiantes universitarios de la ciudad de León en Nicaragua. Se midió el índice de masa corporal a través del peso y la estatura y el nivel de conocimiento nutricional. Las prácticas alimentarias fueron medidas con cuestionarios validados con moderadas modificaciones en base al contexto del país. Los datos fueron analizados mediante ANOVA de una vía, chi-cuadrado, prueba t de Student y regresión lineal. Resultados: Se encontró un bajo nivel de conocimiento nutricional y alta prevalencia de exceso de peso. El conocimiento nutricional de los estudiantes universitarios está asociado positivamente con las prácticas alimentarias. Sin embargo, aunque se tenga un máximo de conocimiento no significa un puntaje máximo de diversidad alimentaria. Asimismo, se reportó que las mujeres tienen una diversidad alimentaria ligeramente mayor a los hombres, pero mayor es la diversidad en el grupo que realizan actividad física y aquellos que tienen bajo peso. Por su parte, el conocimiento nutricional está asociado negativamente con el sobrepeso y la obesidad. Conclusión: se comprueba la hipótesis del impacto positivo del conocimiento nutricional en las prácticas alimentarias y la obesidad.

Background: The literature on the impact of food and nutrition education of university students on eating practices is heterogeneous. Studies have revealed that food and nutrition education can change eating habits and choices while others found no association. Objective: Determine the relationship between nutrition knowledge, eating practices, and obesity in Nicaraguan university students. Methods: Analytical cross-sectional study using a sample of 914 university students from the city of León in Nicaragua. The Body Mass Index (BMI) was calculated considering both values of weight and height, and the level of nutrition knowledge and eating practices were measured with validated questionnaires with moderate modifications based on the country context. The data were analyzed using one-way ANOVA, Chi-Square, Student's T-test, and linear regression. Results: A low level of nutrition knowledge and a high prevalence of overweight were found. The nutrition knowledge of university students is positively associated with eating practices. However, even if there is a high degree of nutrition knowledge, it does not mean there is a high dietary diversity score (DDS). Similarly, it was revealed that women have slightly greater dietary diversity scores than men, but greater dietary diversity scores in the group that performs physical activity and those who are underweight. On the other hand, nutrition knowledge is negatively associated with overweight and obesity. Conclusion: the hypothesis of the positive impact of nutrition knowledge on eating practices and obesity is tested.

O comer e as práticas alimentares de profissionais da educação superior na primeira onda da pandemia pela Covid-19: rearranjos e ressignificados / Eating and eating practices of higher education professionals during the first wave of the Covid-19 pandemic: rearrangements and new meanings

Introdução: O período pandêmico provocou inúmeras alterações, sendo a alimentação um dos contextos afetados. Objetivo: Compreender os novos arranjos e significados das práticas alimentares vivenciados durante a primeira onda da pandemia pela Covid-19 por profissionais da educação superior. Métodos: Trata-se de uma pesquisa qualitativa e de caráter exploratório. Foram entrevistados, individualmente e de forma remota, dez profissionais do setor da educação superior de duas universidades federais do interior de Minas Gerais. As entrevistas foram analisadas por meio da Análise Temática de Bardin em conjunto com a Análise de Similitude via IRAMUTEQ. Resultados: As entrevistas permitiram a identificação de três eixos temáticos: (1) "Manejos da comida e do corpo: prazer, culpa e medo do ganho de peso", explorando os embates que se intensificaram no que tange ao corpo e às escolhas alimentares; (2) "Re-arranjos sociais, comensalidade e práticas alimentares"; e (3) "O exercício do cozinhar no confinamento: polissemias, temporalidades e gênero", discorrendo sobre o dinamismo da alimentação ao vivenciar alterações na composição domiciliar, rotina e obrigações de trabalho. Discussão: Foi possível identificar relações entre o distanciamento social, o confinamento domiciliar e as práticas alimentares individuais e coletivas. Em razão dos diferentes rearranjos sociais, estruturados pelos participantes para lidar com as restrições impostas pela pandemia, comportamentos dicotômicos emergiram, refletindo conflitos frente aos ajustes nas práticas alimentares. A relação nutriente-alimento (nutricionismo) esteve muito presente nas narrativas, influenciando pensamentos e comportamentos sobre o corpo e o bem-estar. Conclusão: Conclui-se que o contexto pandêmico gerou alterações em relação aos arranjos, representações e significados do comer e da alimentação.

Introduction: The pandemic period brought about numerous changes, with food being one of the affected elements. Objective: To understand the new arrangements and meanings of eating practices experienced during the first wave of the Covid-19 pandemic by higher education professionals. Methods: This research is qualitative and exploratory. Ten professionals from the higher education sector of two federal universities in the interior of Minas Gerais were interviewed individually and remotely. The interviews were analyzed using Bardin's Thematic Analysis in conjunction with Similitude Analysis via IRAMUTEQ. Results: The interviews allowed for the identification of three thematic axes: (1) "Management of food and the body: pleasure, guilt and fear of weight gain", exploring the conflicts that intensified in regards to the body and food choices; (2) "Social rearrangements, commensality and eating practices"; and (3) "The practice of cooking in confinement: polysemy, temporality and gender", discussing the dynamism of food when experiencing changes in household composition, routine and work obligations. Discussion: It was possible to identify relationships between social distancing, home confinement and individual and collective eating practices. Due to the different social rearrangements, structured by the participants to deal with the pandemic-imposed restrictions, dichotomous behaviors emerged, reflecting conflicts in the face of adjusted eating practices. The nutrient-food relationship (nutritionism) was very present in the narratives, influencing thoughts and behaviors about the body and well-being. Conclusion: It is concluded that the pandemic context generated changes regarding the arrangements, representations and meanings of eating and food.

Aspectos da (in)segurança alimentar e nutricional vivenciados por mulheres marisqueiras / Aspects of food and nutrition (in)securityexperienced by shellfish gatherers women

Introdução: A pesca artesanal possibilita tanto geração de renda como a extração de produtos para subsistência, e se conforma como estratégia de continuidade da vida de pescadores e marisqueiras. As práticas alimentares dessas populações se relacionam com a cultura e à tradição e estão vinculadas as condições socioeconômicas e demográficas. Objetivo: Compreender a relação entre as práticas alimentares com a situação de Segurança Alimentar e Nutricional e as condições de saúde de marisqueiras da Ilha de Itaparica, na Bahia. Métodos: Esta pesquisa utilizou a abordagem qualitativa, descritiva, de caráter analítico. Foram realizadas entrevistas individuais em profundidade e aplicação da Escala Brasileira de Insegurança Alimentar para possibilitar a classificação da situação de segurança alimentar e mensurar a dificuldade das marisqueiras no acesso aos alimentos, além do diário de campo que foi adotado como uma ferramenta importante para o processo de imersão no campo-tema. A análise das narrativas se deu a partir de aproximações com a hermenêutica-dialética. Resultados: As marisqueiras participantes deste estudo são mulheres negras, apresentam faixa etária entre 22 e 70 anos, todas têm filhos e encontram na mariscagem uma estratégia para prover o sustento familiar. Discussão: A vulnerabilidade socioeconômica expõe essa população a uma alimentação nutricionalmente inadequada, que reflete de forma negativa sobre as condições de saúde. Todas as entrevistadas vivem em situação de insegurança alimentar e nutricional. O risco de fome é um aspecto permanente entre essas mulheres, e a pesca artesanal constitui a principal estratégia de enfrentamento da insegurança alimentar. (AU)

Introduction: Artisanal fishing enables both income generation and the extraction of products for subsistence, and is a strategy for the continuity of the lives of fishermen and shellfish gatherers women. The eating practices of these populations are related to culture and tradition and are linked to socioeconomic and demographic conditions. Objective: understand the relationship between dietary practices and the situation of Food and Nutrition Security and the health conditions of shellfish gatherers women from Island Itaparica, Bahia. Methods: this research used the qualitative, descriptive, analytical approach was used. Individual in-depth interviews were carried out and the Brazilian Scale of Food Insecurity was applied to enable the classification of the food security situation and measure the difficulty of shellfish gatherers in accessing food, in addition to the field diary that was adopted as an important tool for the process of immersion in the subject field. The analysis of the narratives was based on approximations with hermeneutics-dialectics. Results: The shellfish gatherers women participants of this study are black women, aged between 22 and 70 years old, all have children and find shellfish farming a strategy to provide for their families. Discussion: Socioeconomic vulnerability exposes this population to a nutritionally inadequate diet, which reflects negatively on health conditions. All interviewees live in a situation of food and nutrition insecurity. The risk of hunger is a permanent aspect among these women, and artisanal fishing is the main strategy for coping with food insecurity. (AU)

Modificaciones en las prácticas dietéticas a través de un tratamiento nutricional integral: Factores que influyen en su éxito o fracaso / Modifications of eating habits trough integral nutritional treatment: Factors that lead to their success or failure

Resumen Este estudio incorpora una perspectiva socio-antropológica con el objetivo de analizar y comprender los motivos que animan a los actores sociales que padecen las enfermedades crónico-degenerativas, a modificar o no sus prácticas alimentarias, así como las representaciones sociales de la alimentación y la salud desde su propia subjetividad que participan en un programa institucional en prevención de la salud. La aproximación metodológica de corte cualitativo recupera la noción de representaciones, que permiten comprender cómo se gestan los cambios en las prácticas alimentarias a partir de las concepciones y las valoraciones que manejan los actores sobre la dieta y su impacto en la salud. La evidencia empírica de este estudio se recopiló mediante 19 entrevistas, realizadas a 13 mujeres y 6 varones adultos (edad promedio: 45 años), usuarios del servicio de nutrición de una clínica de primer nivel de atención de seguridad social en la ciudad de Cuernavaca (Morelos, México). Los principales resultados muestran que las modificaciones en las prácticas alimentarias se correlacionan con la representación de alimento-cura, con el grado de apoyo familiar que reciben y su valoración de la terapia nutricional integral. Asimismo, los resultados apuntan a que los sujetos que perciben los efectos positivos del tratamiento nutricional integral en el control de su enfermedad son más proclives a mantener los cambios dietéticos.

Abstract This study seeks to explore and understand, from a socio-anthropological perspective, the reasons that make social actors with chronic-degenerative diseases manage -or not- changes in their eating habits, as well as the social representations of food and health from their own subjectivity, which they participate in an institutional prevention program. A qualitative research approach to this subject is based on the use of the concept of representations that allows understanding the importance of social actors' conceptions and assessments of diet and its impact on health, in terms of changes in their eating habits. The empirical evidence for the article was collected through 19 interviews, (13 women and 6 men), on average 45 years old, users of the nutrition service in a first level social security clinic in the city of Cuernavaca, Morelos. The main results show that changes in eating habits are related to the representation of food as a cure, as well as the level of family support in receiving and assessing the integral nutritional therapy. Results also suggest that actors that perceive positive effects of integral nutritional therapy controlling their diseases are more willing to keep up their treatments.

Association of Weight Misperception with Unhealthy Diet-related Behaviors among University of the Philippines Manila Undergraduate Students

Objectives@#The study aims to determine whether there is an association of perceived weight status with unhealthy diet practices. @*Method@#An analytic cross-sectional study was conducted among 625 adult undergraduate students from U.P. Manila. The survey included questions regarding sociodemographic status, habits related to diet and weight management, and perceived body mass index (BMI). Actual BMI were obtained and calculated from actual anthropomorphic measurements. @*Results@#In the population surveyed, it was seen that 53.28% of the students accurately perceived their BMI status, 26.08% overestimated their BMI status, while 17.28% underestimated their BMI status. It was also seen that over-estimating of BMI status is more associated with unhealthy diet practices. Those who over estimated their BMI were 1.95 times more likely to skip meals (p=0.001) and 1.56 times more likely to engage in cutting of food (p=0.034). Physical activity was also seen to be associated with these practices. @* Conclusion@#Over-estimation of BMI may be linked to unrealistic goals in weight loss resulting in unhealthier diet-related habits.

Prácticas alimentarias de mujeres indígenas en función del estado nutricio y sexo de sus hijos/as / Food practices of indigenous women according to the nutritional status and sex of their children

Resumen El objetivo de esta investigación fue describir las prácticas alimentarias (PA) de mujeres indígenas de Hidalgo (México), a partir del sexo y el estado nutricio (EN) de sus hijos/as. Participaron 19 diadas madre-hijo/a (Medad madre = 33.5 años, DE= 7.1; Medad hijo = 6.0 años; DE = 0.4). Las madres fueron entrevistadas y, para estimar el EN de sus hijos/as, estos fueron pesados y medidos. La información fue analizada mediante categorías basadas en los factores del Cuestionario de Actitudes, Creencias y Prácticas de los Padres hacia la Alimentación de sus Hijos. Aunque las madres con hijos/as saludables (estatura normal y normopeso) y aquellas otras de hijos con mala nutrición mostraron PA comunes, también presentaron algunas diferencias. Éstas principalmente relacionadas con la percepción del peso de su hijo/a, la que no fue congruente con el EN real, caracterizándose por la subestimación. En ambos sexos (hijo/hija) se notó una presencia alta de casi todas las categorías de análisis, pero mayormente entre aquellas madres con niñas. Este estudio representa un primer acercamiento al conocimiento de las PA maternas de mujeres indígenas en función del EN y sexo de sus hijos, cuyos resultados fundamentan la necesidad de seguir profundizando en el estudio de este tipo de población.

Abstract The purpose of this research was to describe the eating practices (EP) of indigenous women in Hidalgo (Mexico), based on their children's sex and nutritional status (NS). A total of 19 mother-child dyads participated (Mage mother = 33.5 years, SD = 7.1, Mage children = 6.0 years, SD = 0.4). The mothers were interviewed and, to estimate the NS of their children, they were weighed and measured. The information was analyzed by categories based on the factors of the Questionnaire of Attitudes, Beliefs and Practices of the Parents towards the Feeding of their Children. Alt hough mothers with healthy children (height normal and normal weight) and those of children with poor nutrition showed common EP, they also presented some differences. These were mainly related to the perception of the weight of their children, which was not consistent with the real NS, characterized by underestimation. In both sexes (son/daughter) there was a high presence of almost all categories of analysis, but mostly among mothers with girls. This study represents a first approach to the knowledge of the maternal EP of indigenous women according to the NS and sex of their children, whose results support the need to continue deepening the study of this type of population.

Current and previous eating practices among women recovered from anorexia nervosa: a qualitative approach / Práticas alimentares atuais e pregressas em mulheres recuperadas da anorexia nervosa: uma abordagem qualitativa

OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to analyze qualitatively how women, who have recovered from anorexia nervosa, perceive and describe their current eating practices, as well as the ones developed during the eating disorder period. METHODS: Seven women were interviewed individually with the objective of investigating their eating practices, transition phases and all relevant aspects that somewhat contributed to the habit-forming; experiences, feelings and perceptions related to mealtime and the influence that food has had over the present subjects' life. The interviews were analyzed by the discourse of the collective subject method. RESULTS: The results brought up the following topics: a) control; b) concerns and feelings; c) deprivation d) beauty dictatorship; e) eating competence; f) importance of food; g) food cacophony. CONCLUSIONS: What stands out is a multiplicity of eating practices, which during the eating disorder were similar to and characterized by restriction; however, after recovery, part of the subjects seem to have developed a higher eating competence, whereas others show a practice similar to the one acquired during the anorexia nervosa, such as the difficulty in realizing when they are satisfied and a feeling of discomfort when facing social interactions.

OBJETIVO: Este artigo teve como objetivo analisar qualitativamente como mulheres que se recuperaram da anorexia nervosa percebem e relatam suas práticas alimentares atuais, bem como as práticas vigentes no período do transtorno. MÉTODOS: Foram feitas sete entrevistas individuais com mulheres que vivenciaram a anorexia nervosa. Estas abordaram: hábitos alimentares das entrevistadas; mudanças e fatores importantes para a formação destes; vivências, sentimentos e percepções associados ao momento da refeição; e a influência que a alimentação exerce na vida das participantes hoje. A análise dessas deu-se a partir da técnica do Discurso do Sujeito Coletivo. RESULTADOS: Os resultados trouxeram os seguintes temas: a) controle; b) preocupações e sensações; c) privação d) ditadura da beleza; e) competência alimentar; f) importância da alimentação; g) cacofonia alimentar. CONCLUSÕES: Destaca-se nesses a multiplicidade das práticas alimentares, que durante o transtorno se assemelham e se caracterizam pela restrição; no entanto, após a recuperação dos sujeitos, alguns parecem ter desenvolvido maior competência alimentar, enquanto outros apresentam práticas semelhantes às vigentes na anorexia nervosa, além de dificuldade de perceberem quando estão satisfeitos e sensação de desconforto em situações de interação social.

Consumers' Purchasing Intentions of Organic Foods in relation to the Perceived Health Concerns, Healthy Eating Practices and Attitudes, and Food Choice Motives / 대한지역사회영양학회지

This study investigated the correlations of five constructs - health concerns, healthy eating practices and attitudes, food choice motives, attitudes toward organic foods - in the formation of behavioral to the purchasing intentions of organic foods. An instrument encompassing health perception, attitudes, habits and personal traits was developed through the comprehensive reviews of the literature and the assured validity and internal reliability of the contents. The questionnaire was administered to the students of three universities at Daegu, Kyungpook province. A total of 288 questionnaires were collected for a response rate of 96.0%. The correlations of five constructs and purchasing intention were tested simultaneously using structural equation modeling. Healthy eating practices and attitudes toward organic foods were found to be the determinants which directly influence the intention to purchase organic foods. Health concerns didn't show direct relation to the purchasing intention of organic foods. The hypothesized path from the health concerns to the purchasing intentions was not supported. The results indicated that food choice motives and healthy eating attitudes should be managed to achieve higher behavioral intention to purchase organic foods.