Transgenerational transmission of eating habits

Abstract Objective To investigate the relationship between the biopsychosocial environment and eating habits and behaviors that lead to the selection and consumption of certain food from the earliest stages of life. To clarify whether there is an interaction between genetic and epigenetic factors, and how they shape eating habits. Data source A narrative review based on research in PubMed and Web of Science electronic databases was carried out over the last 10 years, searching the title and summary fields using the keywords Children OR adolescents Feeding Behavior eating OR Dietary Habits OR Eating Behavior OR Eating Habits OR Children obesity. Data synthesis The generational transmission of eating habits is related to the home, community, and school environments, mainly during the first years of life, and can exert the modulation of habits during all stages of life. During childhood, the family's role in consolidating eating habits is very broad and ranges from choosing foods to prioritizing family meals, including the lifestyle. Conclusions Eating habits are transmitted from parents to children in different ways: environmental, emotional, social, and educational. In cases of obesity, a greater association of genetic influence can be observed.

Caracterización del entorno alimentario de una universidad en Medellín, Colombia: retos para la promoción de una alimentación saludable

La obesidad se ha convertido en una de las mayores problemáticas de salud pública a nivel mundial, y Colombia no es ajena a esta situación. El entorno universitario constituye un escenario clave para el abordaje de esta problemática. Objetivo: Caracterizar el entorno alimentario de una universidad en Medellín, Colombia. Materiales y métodos: Se realizó un estudio descriptivo transversal mediante la observación directa y registro en formularios estructurados de todos los establecimientos de venta de alimentos. Se consideraron las siguientes variables: oferta de alimentos, precio, publicidad, facilitadores y barreras. Resultados: Ningún establecimiento se clasificó como saludable. En el 76% de los establecimientos, los paquetes o promociones eran más económicos. En el 62% de los establecimientos se observó que los platos saludables eran más costosos. Solo en dos establecimientos se observó publicidad directa para fomentar una alimentación saludable. Se ofrecían principalmente productos ultraprocesados (53%). Conclusión: los resultados del estudio muestran en general un panorama de un entorno alimentario poco saludable. Este diagnóstico se configura como un insumo importante para la toma de decisiones al interior de la institución para mejorar y promover una alimentación más saludable que permita disminuir el riesgo de desarrollar enfermedades crónicas en la comunidad universitaria.

Nowadays, obesity has become one of the biggest public health challenges worldwide. This scenario includes Colombia as well. Against this background, the university environment constitutes a key scenario for addressing this situation. Research Objective: To characterize the food environment of a university in Medellín, Colombia. Materials and methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study was carried out through direct observation. Additionally, it was used structured forms for recording the data of the food establishments. The research considers the following variables: food supply, prices, advertising, facilitators and barriers. Results: No establishment was classified as healthy. In 76% of the establishments, the food-sets or promotions were cheaper. In 62% of the places under inspection, the healthy dishes were more expensive. Only in two establishments there was direct advertising that promoted healthy eating. In general, mainly ultra-processed edible products (53%) were offered. Conclusion: The results of the study generally paint a picture of an unhealthy food environment. This diagnosis is configured as an important input for decision-making within the institution to improve and promote a healthier diet that reduces the risk of developing chronic diseases in the university community.

Food and nutrition public establishments: assessment of the food environment / Equipamentos públicos de segurança alimentar e nutricional: avaliação do ambiente alimentar

Abstract This article aims to assess the community food environment around areas with and without Food and Nutrition Public Establishments (FNPE). Cross-sectional study carried out in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. The unit of analysis was the buffer (500m) around the FNPE and the census tracts without FNPE. The investigated establishments should market food for consumption at home and be located within the buffer of the areas with and without FNPE. Data collection performed by direct observation (active search) in August to October 2019. Data collected were location and type of commercial establishments, the density of the establishments was calculated. Descriptive analysis, spatial distribution (Kernel estimator) and Nearest Neighbor analysis were performed. Of the evaluated establishments, 60.5% were in the areas without FNPE and 39.6% in the areas with FNPE, showing a random distribution pattern. Of these, 24.2% were convenience stores and bakeries, 21.0% butcher stores, and 19.0% street markets. Seven FNPE were close to commercial establishments. There were fewer establishments around the FNPE, with convenience stores and bakeries predominating.

Resumo O objetivo deste artigo é avaliar o ambiente alimentar comunitário de áreas com e sem estabelecimentos públicos de segurança alimentar e nutricional (EPSAN). Estudo transversal realizado em Belo Horizonte, Brasil. Unidade de análise foi o buffer (500m) no entorno dos EPSAN e dos setores censitários sem EPSAN. Os estabelecimentos investigados deveriam comercializar alimentos para consumo no domicílio e localizar-se dentro do buffer das áreas com e sem EPSAN. Coleta de dados realizada por observação direta (busca ativa) de agosto a outubro de 2019. Os dados coletados foram localização e tipo dos estabelecimentos comerciais, e também foi calculada a densidade dos estabelecimentos. Foram feitas análise descritiva, distribuição espacial (estimador de Kernel) e análise do vizinho mais próximo. Dos estabelecimentos avaliados, 60,5% estavam nas áreas sem EPSAN, e 39,6% nas áreas com EPSAN, apresentando padrão de distribuição aleatório. Desses, 24,2% eram lojas de conveniência e padarias, 21,0% açougues e 19,0% feiras-livres. Sete EPSAN encontravam-se próximos aos estabelecimentos comerciais. Havia menor número de estabelecimentos no entorno dos EPSAN, com predominância de lojas de conveniência e padaria.

Social inequities in the food retail patterns around schools in Recife, Brazil / Desigualdades sociais no padrão do varejo de alimentos no entorno de escolas em Recife, Brasil

Abstract This study aimed to describe the community food environment surrounding schools and its association with territorial socio-environmental vulnerability in the city with the highest intraurban social inequity index in Brazil. Methods: this ecological observational study includes data on the presence and type of food retail in a 400 m buffer surrounding public and private schools in Recife. We have also described the Health Vulnerability Index (HVI) of census tracts and conducted multivariate analyses. Results: through factor analysis, we observed two grouping patterns of food retail. The "diverse food outlets" pattern was positively associated with middle HVI (β 0.14, 95% confidence interval [CI] - 0.11; 0.16) and higher HVI areas (β 0.15, 95%CI - 0.11; 0.17), while "the large food retail chains" pattern was inversely associated with middle HVI (β -0.42, 95% CI - 0.53; -0.30) and high HVI areas (β -0.32, 95%CI - 0.45; -0.18) and positively associated with private schools (β 0.15, 95%CI - 0.030; 0.27). Conclusion: the greatest variety in food retail is in high HVI areas, and large food retail chains prevail around private schools, especially in low HVI areas.

Resumo Este trabalho objetivou descrever o ambiente alimentar comunitário no entorno das escolas e sua associação com a vulnerabilidade socioambiental territorial na cidade com maior índice de desigualdade social intraurbana do Brasil. Métodos: estudo ecológico observacional, inclui dados sobre a presença e o tipo de varejo de alimentos em uma área de 400 m no entorno de escolas públicas e privadas de Recife. Descrevemos o Índice de Vulnerabilidade à Saúde (IVS) dos setores censitários e realizamos análises multivariadas. Resultados: por meio da análise fatorial, observamos dois padrões de agrupamento de estabelecimentos. O padrão "Diversos pontos de venda de alimentos" foi associado positivamente com IVS médio (β 0,14; intervalo de confiança [IC] 95% - 0,11; 0,16) e áreas de IVS mais alto (β 0,15; IC95% - 0,11; 0,17), enquanto o padrão "Grandes redes varejistas de alimentos" foi inversamente associado às áreas de IVS médio (β -0,42; IC95% - 0,53; -0,30) e alto IVS (β -0,32; IC95% - 0,45; -0,18) e positivamente associado com escolas particulares (β 0,15; IC95% - 0,030; 0,27). Conclusão: a maior variedade de estabelecimentos está em áreas de alto IVS, e grandes redes varejistas de alimentos predominam no entorno de escolas particulares, especialmente em áreas de baixo IVS.

Relationship between food environment, social isolation and diet quality in Brazil / Relación entre el entorno alimentario, el aislamiento social y calidad de la dieta en Brasil. Introducción

Introduction. The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted diet quality in differentways. In this context, community, organizational and consumer nutrition environments can influence the eating pattern. Objective. The purpose of this study was to identify how quarantine during the COVID-19 pandemic changed the diet in Brazil. Materials and methods. A natural experiment organized into experimental (social-isolated group - SIG) and control groups (non-isolated group - CG) was conducted with data collection from an online survey at the beginning of the pandemic (T0) and in the less restrictive period of 2020 (T1). Pre-post improvements in diet quality (IDQ) were determined for the SIG and CG. Intro-intergroup changes were tested using the Mann­Whitney and Wilcoxon signed rank tests. The intervention effect was estimated using crude and adjusted difference- indifference in multilevel regression analysis accounting for repeated measures. Results. A sample of 565 Brazilian adults answered the questionnaire at T0 and T1. IDQ was favored twice or more by attitudes such as buying food directly from farmers/street markets, reducing requests for food delivery, and increasing time spent on eating activities and the frequency of cooking. The isolated group had no IDQ at T1, whereas the no isolated group, who worsened diet quality (6.1%) at T0, improved it at T1 (4.8%). Conclusions. The restrictive quarantine forced the non-isolated population to have an experience comparable to a food desert, negatively affecting their diet(AU)

COVID-19 ha impactado la calidad de la dieta de diferentes maneras. Los entornos comunitarios, organizacionales y nutricionales de los consumidores pueden influir en los patrones dietéticos. Objetivo. el objetivo de este estudio fue identificar cómo la cuarentena durante la pandemia de COVID-19 cambió la dieta en Brasil. Materiales y métodos. Se realizó un experimento natural organizado en grupos experimental (grupo socialmente aislado - SIG) y control (grupo no aislado - GC) con datos recolectados en una encuesta en línea al inicio de la pandemia (T0) y en el momento menos restrictivo de 2020 (T1). Se determinaron mejoras pre-post en la calidad de la dieta (IDQ) para SIG y GC. Los cambios intra-intergrupo se probaron utilizando las pruebas de rangos con signos de Mann-Whitney y Wilcoxon. El efecto de la intervención se estimó utilizando diferencias crudas y ajustadas en el análisis de regresión multinivel, teniendo en cuenta medidas repetidas. Resultados. Una muestra de 565 adultos brasileños respondió el cuestionario en T0 y T1. IDQ se vio favorecido dos o más veces por actitudes como comprar alimentos directamente de los agricultores/mercados callejeros, reducir los pedidos de entrega de alimentos y aumentar el tiempo dedicado a las actividades alimentarias y la frecuencia de cocinar. El grupo aislado no mostró IDQ en T1, mientras que el grupo no aislado, que tenía peor calidad de la dieta (6,1%) en T0, mejoró en T1 (4,8%). Conclusiones. La cuarentena restrictiva obligó a la población no aislada a tener una experiencia comparable a un desierto alimentario, afectando negativamente su dieta(AU)

Cambios en la densidad del comercio minorista de alimentos en Hermosillo, México, en el periodo del 2010 al 2021, y su asociación con la dieta, antropometría y salud de mujeres adultas

El comercio minorista de alimentos es un componente del ambiente alimentario que influye en la selección y consumo de alimentos. En las últimas décadas, México ha experimentado cambios en el ambiente alimentario que coinciden con el incremento del sobrepeso, obesidad y las enfermedades no transmisibles (ENT) de su población. El objetivo de este estudio fue analizar los cambios en la densidad de comercios minoristas de alimentos en zonas de media y alta marginación de Hermosillo, Sonora, situado en la región Pacífico Norte de México, en el periodo del 2010 al 2021, y su asociación con la dieta, antropometría y salud de mujeres adultas. La información del comercio minorista de alimentos se obtuvo del Diccionario Estadístico Nacional de Unidades Económicas (DENUE). Se entrevistó y se tomaron medidas antropométricas a una muestra de 104 mujeres adultas. En el periodo de estudio, el comercio minorista de alimentos tuvo cambios significativos en las zonas de media y alta marginación de la localidad. El promedio de edad de las participantes fue de 47,6±15 años. La prevalencia de sobrepeso y obesidad, diabetes e hipertensión fue del 88%, 20% y 40%, respectivamente. El aumento en la densidad de tiendas de conveniencia se asoció de manera positiva con el índice de masa corporal, circunferencia de cintura y obesidad de las participantes (β: 3,22; p<0,01; β: 7,70; p<0,01; OR: 3,12; p<0,01). Los resultados muestran que el tipo de establecimiento en donde se compran los alimentos se asocia con indicadores de salud de la población.

Food retail is a component of the food environment that influences food selection and consumption. In recent decades, Mexico has experienced changes in the food environment that coincide with the increase in overweight, obesity, and non-communicable diseases (NCDs) among its population. The aim of this study was to analyze changes in the density of food retail from 2010 to 2021 in areas of medium and high marginalization in Hermosillo, Sonora, located in the North Pacific region of Mexico, and their association with diet, anthropometry, and adult women's health. Information on food retail was obtained from the National Statistic Directory of Economic Units (DENUE). A sample of 104 adult women was interviewed, and their anthropometric measurements were taken. The findings revealed significant changes in the density of food retail in areas of medium and high marginalization during the study period. The participant's mean age was 47,6±15 years. The prevalence of overweight and obesity, diabetes, and high blood pressure was 88%, 20%, and 40%, respectively. The increase in the density of convenience stores was positively associated with women's body mass index, waist circumference, and obesity (β: 3,22; p<0,01; β: 7,70; p<0,01; OR: 3,12; p<0,01). The results demonstrate that the type of establishment where food is purchased is associated with the population's health status.

Vending environment and hygiene practices of street food vendors in an out of campus food environment in Kenya

Background: Street foods (SF) are ready-to-eat foods and the safety and hygiene practices of street food vendors (SFVs) are important in the prevention of food-borne diseases (FBD). This study assessed the food handling practices and vending environments of SFVs operating outside a public university (Chuka University) in Ndagani, Kenya. Methods: The study used an observational cross-sectional design where SFVs were observed during data collection. Census sampling was used to recruit 100 SFVs in Ndagani, Kenya. The collected data were summarized using frequencies and percentages. Chi square and regression analysis were used to assess the association and relationship between the SFVs’ demographic characteristic (sex) and their food handling practices and vending environment. Statistical significance was set at p?0.05. Results: Of the 100 SFVS who participated in the study 87% (n=87) were female. Only 10% (n=10) of the SFVs were vending in a sanitary environment while 88% (n=88) of the SFVs had sub-optimal food handling practices. There was an association between the SFVs sex and vending environment (p=0.003) and their food handling practices (p=0.008). Compared to male SVFs, female SFVs were 10.1 times more likely to vend in an unsanitary environment (OR: 10.1; C.I, 2.41-42.60, p=0.002) and 7.1 times more likely to have sub-optimal food handling practices (OR: 7.1; C.I, 1.84-27.79, p=0.005). Conclusions: The majority of SFVs are working in unsanitary environments and not handling SFs safely and hygienically. SFVs need training on food safety to prevent an outbreak of FBD within the university community.

Presença de desertos alimentares em um distrito sanitário de uma capital brasileira: um estudo descritivo e exploratório sobre a distribuição espacial de estabelecimentos comerciais de alimentos / Food deserts in a health district of a Brazilian capital: a descriptive and exploratory study on the spatial distribution of commercial food establishments

Introdução: O ambiente alimentar que a comunidade está inserida pode influenciar, positiva ou negativamente no acesso à alimentação de qualidade e consequentemente na sua saúde. Objetivo: Identificar a presença de desertos alimentares em um distrito sanitário de uma capital brasileira. Métodos: Estudo descritivo, transversal e exploratório, utilizando dados secundários de diferentes fontes institucionais para mapear a distribuição espacial de estabelecimentos de comercialização de alimentos: restaurantes, padarias, supermercados, minimercados/mercearias, hortifrutigranjeiros, vendedores ambulantes e lanchonetes/fastfood. Os estabelecimentos foram agrupados nas categorias in natura, ultraprocessados e mistos, de acordo com a predominância do tipo de alimentos comercializados. Para a análise, a densidade de estabelecimentos in natura juntamente com os mistos por mil habitantes (usuários cadastrados nos centros de saúde) foram calculadas.  Resultados: Foram investigados 111 estabelecimentos, sendo 20% que comercializavam alimentos in natura (saudáveis), 27% alimentos ultraprocessados (não saudáveis) e 53% considerados mistos. Conclusões: Foram observadas áreas que podem ser consideradas desertos alimentares, locais onde há pouca (ou ausência) de oferta de alimentos in natura, e por consequência dificultando o acesso a alimentos saudáveis.

Introduction: The communities' food environment can positively or negatively influence access to quality food and consequently, people's health. Objective: Identify the presence of food deserts in a health district of a Brazilian capital. Methods: Descriptive, cross-sectional and exploratory study, using secondary data from different institutional sources to map the spatial distribution of food establishments such as restaurants, bakeries, supermarkets, minimarkets/grocery stores, fruit and vegetable stores, street vendors and cafeterias/fast food. The establishments were grouped into fresh, ultra-processed and mixed food categories, according to the predominance of the type of food offered. For the purpose of analysis, the density of fresh food establishments together with mixed food establishments per thousand inhabitants (as registered in the health centers) was calculated.  Results: A total of 111 establishments were investigated, 20% selling fresh foods (healthy), 27% ultra-processed foods (unhealthy) and 53% considered mixed food sellers. Conclusions: Areas that can be considered food deserts were found, i.e. places where there is little (or absence) of fresh food supply, and consequently making access to healthy foods difficult.

Pandemia da Covid-19 Efeitos no ambiente alimentar de varejo em três municípios da região metropolitana de Belo Horizonte / Covid-19 pandemic: Effects on the retail food environment in three municipalities in the metropolitan region of Belo Horizonte

Objetivo: Identificar mudanças no ambiente alimentar de varejo decorrentes da pandemia de covid-19, no ano de 2020, bem como analisar o fechamento dos estabelecimentos de venda de alimentos diante das medidas restritivas implementadas na região metropolitana de Belo Horizonte- MG. Metodologia: Estudo ecológico realizado em três cidades da região metropolitana de Belo Horizonte. Foram utilizados dados secundários da Secretaria Estadual da Fazenda, do Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística, da Secretaria Estadual de Saúde do Estado de Minas Gerais e das e Secretarias Municipais de Saúde. Avaliaram-se as seguintes variáveis: abertura e fechamento de estabelecimentos que comercializavam alimentos segundo o tipo e categorias de estabelecimentos, sendo comparadas as medidas restritivas implementadas em cada cidade com o fechamento desses estabelecimentos. Os estabelecimentos foram classificados de acordo com o código da Classificação Nacional das Atividades Econômicas (CNAE), a partir da CNAE, os estabelecimentos de alimentos foram classificados conforme a atividade fim realizada e predominância dos alimentos comercializados, sendo agrupados seguindo os critérios apresentados no Relatório Técnico de Mapeamento de Desertos Alimentares para o Brasil elaborado pela Câmara Interministerial de Segurança Alimentar e Nutricional (CAISAN), sendo categorizados em três categorias, (1) estabelecimentos de aquisição de in natura, (2) estabelecimentos mistos, (3) estabelecimentos de aquisição de ultraprocessados. Por fim, estes estabelecimentos foram agregados segundo o perfil de aquisição e consumo de alimentos sendo agrupados em duas categorias (1) estabelecimentos para consumo imediato, (2) estabelecimentos para consumo no domicílio. Ademais, por se tratar de um estudo que avaliou o ambiente alimentar durante a pandemia de Covid-19, foram incluídas no estudo variáveis que descreviam o comportamento da pandemia nas cidades, tais como, a incidência da doença, taxa de mortalidade e medidas legislativas que foram utilizadas durante o primeiro ano da pandemia. Por fim, os estabelecimentos que fecharam em 2020 foram descritos de acordo com a vulnerabilidade do setor censitário onde estavam localizados os estabelecimentos. A vulnerabilidade foi determinada pela renda per capita do setor (renda total/ população total), foram utilizados dados do Censo Demográfico de 2010. Foi realizada análise descritiva (frequência relativa) com o auxílio do software Stata 14.0 e mapas com o uso do software QGIS 2.10.1. Resultados: Dentre os estabelecimentos que fecharam durante o primeiro ano de pandemia, a maioria comercializava alimentos para consumo imediato (Belo Horizonte 76,53%; Betim 69,95% e Contagem 70,87%). Além disso, foi possível perceber um aumento na abertura de estabelecimentos do tipo delivery nas três cidades do estudo. Apesar disso, as características gerais do ambiente alimentar de varejo se mantiveram inalteradas nas três cidades, com alta disponibilidade dos estabelecimentos que comercializavam predominantemente alimentos ultraprocessados. Conclusão: A pandemia de Covid-19 parece ter impactado mais os estabelecimentos que comercializam alimentos para consumo imediato. Contudo, ainda não é possível afirmar a dimensão do impacto gerado pela pandemia, para isso é necessário um acompanhamento a longo prazo para identificar se ocorre remodelação do ambiente alimentar

Objective: To identify changes in the retail food environment resulting from the covid-19 pandemic, in the year 2020, as well as to analyze the closure of food outlets in the face of the restrictive measures implemented in the metropolitan region of Belo Horizonte-MG. Methodology: Ecological study carried out in three cities in the metropolitan region of Belo Horizonte. Secondary data from the State Department of Finance, the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics, the State Department of Health of the State of Minas Gerais and the Municipal Health Departments were used. The following variables were evaluated: opening and closing of establishments that sold food according to the type and categories of establishments, comparing the restrictive measures implemented in each city with the closure of these establishments. The establishments were classified according to the code of the National Classification of Economic Activities (CNAE), based on the CNAE, the food establishments were classified according to the core activity carried out and the predominance of food sold, being grouped according to the criteria presented in the Technical Report Mapping of Food Deserts for Brazil prepared by the Interministerial Chamber of Food and Nutritional Security (CAISAN), being categorized into three categories, (1) establishments for the acquisition of in natura, (2) mixed establishments, (3) establishments for the acquisition of ultra-processed. Finally, these establishments were aggregated according to the profile of acquisition and consumption of food, being grouped into two categories (1) establishments for immediate consumption, (2) establishments for consumption at home. Furthermore, as this is a study that evaluated the food environment during the Covid-19 pandemic, variables that described the behavior of the pandemic in cities were included in the study, such as the incidence of the disease, mortality rate and legislative measures that were used during the first year of the pandemic. Finally, establishments that closed in 2020 were described according to the vulnerability of the census sector where the establishments were located. Vulnerability was determined by the sector's per capita income (total income/total population), data from the 2010 Population Census were used. Descriptive analysis (relative frequency) was performed using Stata 14.0 software and maps using QGIS software 2.10.1. Results: Among the establishments that closed during the first year of the pandemic, most sold food for immediate consumption (Belo Horizonte 76.53%; Betim 69.95% and Contagem 70.87%). In addition, it was possible to notice an increase in the opening of delivery establishments in the three cities of the study. Despite this, the general characteristics of the retail food environment remained unchanged in the three cities, with high availability of establishments that predominantly sold ultra-processed foods. Conclusion: The Covid-19 pandemic seems to have had a greater impact on establishments that sell food for immediate consumption. However, it is still not possible to state the dimension of the impact generated by the pandemic, for which long-term monitoring is necessary to identify whether there is a remodeling of the food environment.

Implicações das relações de gênero nos ambientes alimentares domésticos saudáveis / Implications of gender relations in healthy home food environments

Ambientes alimentares domésticos condicionam oportunidades e práticas que se relacionam à nutrição e à promoção da alimentação saudável. Devido às construções de gênero, as mulheres têm papel fundamental nesses contextos, estando associadas histórica e culturalmente ao cuidado alimentar nos domicílios. Considera-se que fatores como raça e classe social proporcionam diferentes experiências e níveis de agência feminina em ambientes alimentares domésticos, reverberando sobretudo na alimentação e na saúde. A partir disto, este ensaio propõe uma reflexão sobre as repercussões das relações entre gênero e ambientes alimentares domésticos. Discute-se também como os desdobramentos das interações entre as desigualdades de gênero, raciais e econômicas incidem na organização e no cuidado com a alimentação, a partir de aspectos que vão desde a aquisição e preparo de alimentos saudáveis, a padrões de consumo criados. Conclui-se que a falta de compartilhamento do trabalho doméstico, a dupla jornada, a sobrecarga, a dificuldade de acesso a recursos e alimentos e a vulnerabilidade socioeconômica são alguns dos fatores que desafiam a constituição de ambientes alimentares domésticos justos e saudáveis.

Home food environments provide opportunities and practices related to food and nutrition and the promotion of healthy eating patterns. Due to gender constructions, women play a key role in these contexts, being historically and culturally associated with food care at home. Race and social class are considered factors that provide different experiences and levels of female agency in home food environments, with special impact on nutrition and health. Based on this, the present study proposes a reflection about the repercussions of relations between gender and home food environments. It also discusses how unfolded interactions between gender, race and economic inequalities affect food organization and care based on aspects that range from purchase and preparation of healthy foods to created consumption patterns. It is concluded that some factors such as unshared household chores, double work shift, overload, difficulty of accessing resources and foods and socioeconomic vulnerability are challenges to be overcome to build fair and healthy home food environments.

Disponibilidade, acesso percebido e insegurança alimentar em domicílios de escolares de dois municípios de Minas Gerais na pandemia de COVID-19 / Availability, perceived access, and food insecurity in households of schoolchildren in two cities of Minas Gerais in the COVID-19 pandemic

Introdução: O contexto pandêmico tem implicações diretas na situação de segurança alimentar e nutricional atual e futura, assim é urgente avaliar a situação da insegurança alimentar em suas diferentes dimensões. Há poucos estudos que avaliam conjuntamente segurança alimentar, disponibilidade e acesso aos alimentos. Objetivo: Descrever a disponibilidade alimentar domiciliar e o acesso percebido aos alimentos segundo a situação de insegurança alimentar em domicílios de escolares na pandemia de COVID-19. Métodos: Trata-se de um estudo transversal com amostra representativa de domicílios de escolares da educação infantil e ensino fundamental de escolas públicas de Mariana e Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais. Os dados foram coletados na fase inicial da pandemia, "junho e julho de 2020", por meio de entrevistas telefônicas com os responsáveis por comprar e/ou preparar os alimentos nos domicílios. Investigou-se condições socioeconômicas, acesso percebido aos alimentos, disponibilidade alimentar domiciliar e insegurança alimentar, esta avaliada por meio da Escala Brasileira de Insegurança Alimentar. Resultados: Dos 612 domicílios investigados, 82,0% estavam em situação de insegurança alimentar, sendo 11,3% em insegurança moderada e 5,1% em insegurança grave. Foi observada relação entre disponibilidade de frutas, hortaliças, leite, carnes e ovos com a insegurança alimentar, bem como com a percepção de dificuldade no acesso a frutas e hortaliças. Discussão: A situação de insegurança alimentar enfrentada pelos domicílios relaciona-se com menor disponibilidade de alimentos importantes para o desenvolvimento dos escolares, ademais as famílias depararam com inacessibilidade para adquirir frutas e hortaliças. (AU)

Introduction: The pandemic context impacts the current and future situation of food and nutritional security, so it is urgent to assess the situation of food insecurity in its different dimensions. There are few studies that jointly assess food security, availability, and access to food. Objective: To describe household food availability and perceived access to food according to the situation of food insecurity in households of schoolchildren during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: This is a cross-sectional study with a representative sample of households of schoolchildren in early childhood education and elementary school from public schools in Mariana and Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais. Data were collected in the initial phase of the pandemic, "June and July 2020", through telephone interviews with those responsible for buying and/or preparing the food in the households. Socioeconomic conditions, perceived access to food, and household food availability were investigated, and food insecurity was measured using the Brazilian Household Food Insecurity Measurement Scale. Results: Of the 612 households surveyed, 82.0% of the households presented food insecurity, of which 11.3% moderate food insecurity and 5.1% severe food insecurity. A relationship was observed between the low availability of fruits, vegetables, milk, meat, and eggs with food insecurity and the perception of difficulty in accessing fruits and vegetables. Discussion: The situation of food insecurity faced by households is related to low availability of essential foods for the development of schoolchildren, and families also encounter inaccessibility to acquire fruits and vegetables. (AU)

Comércio de alimentos para consumo imediato no entorno do Programa Academia da Saúde: uma análise segundo desigualdades / Sources of food ready to consume around the Health Academy Program units: an analysis according to inequality

Resumo Objetivou-se analisar espacialmente a distribuição de estabelecimentos de aquisição de alimentos para consumo imediato no entorno do Programa Academia da Saúde (PAS) de Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brasil, segundo Índice de Desenvolvimento Humano Municipal (IDHM). Estudo ecológico tendo o PAS como unidade de análise. Foram avaliados estabelecimentos de aquisição de alimentos para consumo imediato contidos em buffer circular com raio de 900 metros a partir das 77 unidades do PAS em funcionamento. Endereços e tipos de estabelecimento foram obtidos em lista pública e verificados em auditoria virtual. Mapas de Kernel temático foram elaborados. Identificou-se 3.050 estabelecimentos no entorno das unidades do PAS. Maiores densidades foram observadas na região Centro-sul da cidade e em áreas com IDHM alto e muito alto. Foi elevada a densidade de estabelecimentos comerciais de venda de alimentos para consumo imediato no entorno das unidades do PAS, sobretudo em áreas mais ricas. Os resultados podem subsidiar ações que visem fortalecer o PAS como promotor de ambientes alimentares saudáveis. Ademais, reforça a necessidade de políticas públicas equânimes de abastecimento e regulação visando promover o acesso à alimentação adequada e saudável para todos.

Abstract The aim of this study was to spatially examine the distribution of establishments for the acquisition of food that is ready to consume around the Health Academy Program (PAS) in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil, according to the Municipal Human Development Index (IDH-M).This is an ecological study with the PAS as the unit of analysis. The establishments contained in a circular buffer with a radius of 900 meters from the 77 units of the PAS in operation were evaluated. Address and type of establishment data were obtained from a public list and verified in a virtual audit. Thematic kernel maps were used. A total of 3,050 establishments were identified around the PAS units. Higher densities were observed around units located in the city's south-central region and in areas with high and very high IDH-M. There was a high density of establishments selling ready-to-consume foods around the PAS units, especially in the wealthier parts of the city. These results are useful in supporting the planning of actions aimed at strengthening the PAS as a promoter of healthy eating environments. Further, it reinforces the need for equitable public policies for supply and regulation, aiming to promote access to adequate and healthy food for all.

Barreras y facilitadores para la formulación de políticas públicas que regulan los ambientes alimentarios obesogénicos: revisión de la literatura / Barriers and facilitators to policymaking public policies that regulate obesogenic food environments: review of the literature

INTRODUCCIÓN: Los ambientes alimentarios determinan en gran medida el comportamiento alimentario de la población, por lo que se asocian a la epidemia de obesidad. Es responsabilidad de los Estados formular e implementar políticas para intervenir los ambientes alimentarios obesogénicos. El éxito de las políticas dependerá de factores que actúan como barreras o facilitadores. OBJETIVO: Identificar las barreras y facilitadores que se presentan al formular e implementar políticas públicas que aborden los ambientes alimentarios obesogénicos. MATERIAL Y MÉTODO: Estudio secundario en base a revisión narrativa. La identificación, tamizaje y selección de los artículos publicados se guio por el diagrama PRISMA. Para la identificación se recurrió a las bases de datos electrónicas PubMed, Scielo, Scopus y Web of Science (WOS), ingresando campos de búsqueda y palabras clave. En el tamizaje se eliminaron los duplicados y se aplicaron criterios de inclusión. La calidad metodológica de los estudios elegibles se evaluó con el protocolo CASPe. RESULTADOS: Se revisaron estudios cualitativos que usaron entrevistas a actores claves. Las barreras identificadas para el proceso de formulación de políticas de ambientes alimentarios obesogénicos son el impacto económico negativo, falta de evidencia científica sobre la efectividad de las políticas, influencia de la industria alimentaria, debilidades de coordinación y cooperación técnica. Los facilitadores identificados son el compromiso político de los Estados con las agencias internacionales, enfoque de trabajo conjunto con la industria alimentaria y el apoyo académico. CONCLUSIÓN: La formulación de políticas para intervenir ambientes alimentarios obesogénicos está especialmente limitada por la industria alimentaria. Es relevante generar evidencia científica del impacto que, las regulaciones implementadas, han tenido en los factores económicos y sobre la salud de la población. La colaboración entre gobiernos e industria alimentaria, podría derivar políticas que, además de impactar positivamente la salud de la población, sean una oportunidad para el sector privado y la generación de empleo.

INTRODUCTION: Food environments largely determine the eating behavior of the population, which is why they are associated with the obesity epidemic. It is the responsibility of States to formulate and implement policies to intervene in obesogenic food environments. The success of the policies will depend on factors that act as barriers or facilitators. OBJECTIVE: To identify the barriers and facilitators for the formulation and implementation of public policies that address obesogenic food environments. MATERIAL AND METHOD: Secondary study based on narrative review. The identification, screening and selection of published articles was guided by the PRISMA diagram. For the identification, the electronic databases PubMed, Scielo, Scopus and Web of Science (WOS) were used, entering search fields and keywords. In the screening, duplicates were eliminated and inclusion criteria were applied. The methodological quality of eligible studies was assessed using the CASPe protocol. RESULTS: Qualitative studies that used interviews with key actors were reviewed. The barriers identified for the process of formulating policies on obesogenic food environments are the negative economic impact, lack of scientific evidence on the effectiveness of policies, influence of the food industry, weaknesses in coordination and technical cooperation. The identified facilitators are the political commitment of the States with international agencies, a joint work approach with the food industry and academic support. CONCLUSION: Policymaking to intervene in obesogenic food environments is especially limited by the food industry. It is relevant to generate scientific evidence of the impact that the implemented regulations have had on economic factors and on the health of the population. Collaboration between governments and the food industry could derive policies that, in addition to having a positive impact on the health of the population, would mean an opportunity for the private sector and the generation of employment.

Availability of food stores around Brazilian schools / Disponibilidade de estabelecimentos de venda de alimentos no entorno de escolas brasileiras

Abstract The aim of this study was to analyze the availability of food stores in the territory of schools. Ecological study conducted in Viçosa, Minas Gerais, Brazil, with all schools (N=42) and food stores (N=656). Data were collected through the objective evaluation of the environment, and the stores were categorized into healthy, unhealthy, mixed and supermarkets. Bivariate Ripley´s K function assessed the existence of clustering of categories of stores in the territory of schools. All the schools had at least one food store in their territory. Unhealthy stores were the most common and closest to the schools. There were more stores around private schools, offering high school education, located in the central region and in the highest per capita income tercile. The bivariate Ripley´s K function showed evidence of clustering of stores at all analyzed distances (400 to 1.5 km) with up to 3 times more establishments than would be expected if they were randomly distributed. Therefore, schoolchildren were likely exposed to unhealthy food environments, regardless of neighborhood income and location, which may contribute to inadequate food choices.

Resumo O objetivo deste estudo foi analisar a disponibilidade de estabelecimentos de venda de alimentos no território das escolas. Estudo ecológico conduzido em Viçosa, Minas Gerais, Brasil, com todas as escolas (N=42) e estabelecimentos de venda de alimentos (N=656). Dados foram coletados através de avaliação objetiva do ambiente, e estabelecimentos foram categorizados em saudáveis, não saudáveis, mistos e supermercados. Função K de Ripley bivariada avaliou a existência de agrupamento das categorias de estabelecimentos no território das escolas. Todas as escolas tinham no mínimo um estabelecimento de venda de alimentos em seu território. Estabelecimentos não saudáveis foram mais frequentes e próximos das escolas. Havia mais estabelecimentos no entorno de escolas particulares com ensino médio, localizadas na região central e de maior tercil de renda per capita. A função K de Ripley bivariada evidenciou o agrupamento de estabelecimentos em todas as distâncias analisadas (400 a 1,5 km), com três vezes mais estabelecimentos do que o esperado em uma distribuição aleatória. Portanto, escolares provavelmente estavam expostos a um ambiente alimentar não saudável, independentemente da renda da vizinhança e da localização das escolas, o que pode contribuir para escolhas alimentares inadequadas.

Built and social environments and overweight among Brazilian adults from medium-sized city: CUME Project / Ambientes construído e social e excesso de peso em adultos brasileiros de uma cidade de médio porte: Projeto CUME

Abstract A cross-sectional study enrolled participants from the CUME project (n = 289) who lived in Viçosa, Brazil. The neighborhood unit adopted was the buffer (200 meters), considering the participant's residence as central point. We measure the number of public and private facilities inside the buffer as well as violent criminal occurrences. Food establishments were categorized into establishments with predominant sale of natural or minimally processed foods, mixed establishments, and establishments with predominant sale of ultra-processed foods. Those who attended the face-to-face interview filled two scales of perception of the environment. Overall, 33.6% of participants reported overweight. We observed a higher concentration of individuals close to the central region of the city. Access to different establishments, food environments, and criminal occurrences differed between normal-weight and overweight individuals. The groups deferred in the perception of the location of squares, open public spaces, clubs, and soccer fields. The results indicate the association between environmental characteristics and overweight in Brazilian adults.

Resumo Realizou-se um estudo transversal com participantes do projeto CUME (n = 289) que moravam em Viçosa, Brasil. A unidade de vizinhança adotada foi o buffer (200 metros), considerando a residência do participante como ponto central. Foi contabilizado o número de instalações públicas e privadas dentro do buffer, bem como as ocorrências criminais. Os estabelecimentos alimentares foram categorizados em estabelecimentos com venda predominante de alimentos naturais ou minimamente processados, estabelecimentos mistos e estabelecimentos com venda predominante de alimentos ultraprocessados. Os participantes que compareceram à entrevista presencial, preencheram duas escalas de percepção do ambiente. No total, 33,6% dos participantes apresentaram excesso de peso. Foi observada uma maior concentração de indivíduos próximos à região central da cidade. O acesso a diferentes estabelecimentos, ambientes alimentares e ocorrências criminais diferiram entre indivíduos com eutrofia e com excesso de peso. Os grupos diferiram na percepção da localização de praças, espaços públicos abertos, clubes e campos de futebol. Os resultados indicam a associação entre as características ambientais e o excesso de peso em adultos brasileiros.

Food content on children movies from 2013 to 2018: taking food processing into account

Abstract Objective Movies and TV programs directed to children contain food information that can potentially negative influence their food consumption. The NOVA classification is a useful system for monitoring food informational environment. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate food content on children movies using the NOVA classification. Methods The 13 top box office children movies released from 2013 to 2018 were evaluated. Each food reference was classified as unprocessed or minimally processed, processed and ultra-processed food (UPF) and as positive, negative, and neutral message transmitted. Results One hundred and ninety-eight (n = 198) scenes that contained 555 food references were included. The frequency of references to unprocessed and minimally processed foods (60.1%) was similar to references of UPF (59.1%). Fruit/vegetables and sweets represented 37.9% of food appearances each. Scenes containing fruit/vegetables conveyed more negative (62.5%) or neutral messages (49.3%) than positive (26.4%). UPF scenes contained more positive (70.9%) and negative content (75.0%) than neutral (37.3%). Regarding UPF subcategories, sweets scenes were more positive (49.1%) than neutral (22.4%) and fast food meals scenes were more negative (37.5%) than neutral (5.9%). Conclusions UPF, unprocessed food, and minimally processed foods have similar frequency in the movies. Except for fast food meals, UPF were commonly more associated with positive situations and unprocessed and minimally processed foods were more commonly associated with negative contexts.

Ambiente alimentar em São Leopoldo, Rio Grande do Sul, Brasil: associação com variáveis sociodemográficas da vizinhança / Food environment in São Leopoldo, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil: the association with neighborhood sociodemographic variables

Resumo O objetivo deste estudo é descrever o ambiente alimentar de um município de médio porte do Sul do Brasil e relacionar a disponibilidade de diferentes tipos de comércios de alimentos com características socioeconômicas e demográficas do entorno. Trata-se de estudo ecológico em 45 buffers, de 400m, em São Leopoldo, Rio Grande do Sul. O buffer foi calculado a partir do centróide das residências das mulheres participantes de um projeto de pesquisa maior. Todas as ruas foram percorridas para a identificação dos estabelecimentos de alimentos, que tiveram suas coordenadas geográficas registradas, bem como foram avaliados, através do questionário NEMS (Nutrition Environment Measures Survey in Stores), sobre disponibilidade, preço e qualidade de 108 itens. Os comércios foram classificados em supermercados, mercearias, fruteiras e lojas de conveniência. Os supermercados e as mercearias estavam em maior número nos buffers de menor renda e mercearias mais presentes naqueles de maior tercil populacional. Observa-se relação direta entre escores do NEMS e tercil de renda para supermercados, mercearias e fruteiras e indireta para os mesmos comércios e tercil populacional. A disponibilidade de alimentos saudáveis se mostrou mais elevada em áreas de maior renda e menor número de habitantes, o que sinaliza a necessidade de melhor distribuição dos comércios e variedades de alimentos.

Abstract The scope of this study is to describe the food environment of a medium-sized municipality in southern Brazil and compare the availability of different types of food outlets in neighborhood socioeconomic and demographic environments. An ecological study was carried out in 45 buffers of 400m in São Leopoldo county, RS. The buffer was calculated from the center point of the residences of women participating in a larger research project. All streets were surveyed to identify food stores and record their geographical coordinates, as well as apply the NEMS questionnaire on the availability, price and quality of 108 items. The commercial outlets were classified as supermarkets, grocery stores, fruit stores and convenience stores. Supermarkets and grocery stores were present in higher quantity in lower income buffers and grocery stores were more prevalent in those with higher population tertiles. Another result was a direct relationship between NEMS and tertile income scores for supermarkets, grocery stores and fruit stores, and an indirect relationship for the same stores and population tertile. The availability of healthy food was higher in areas with higher income and lower numbers of inhabitants, indicating the need for better distribution of food stores and availability of varieties of food in the municipality.

Imbricadas entre as dimensões de acesso e exposição: práticas alimentares de mães na Amazônia ocidental brasileira / Intertwined between the dimensions of access and exposure: eating practices of mothers living in the western Brazilian Amazon

Resumo Este estudo investigou como as condições socioeconômicas de mães que residem na área urbana de Cruzeiro do Sul, Acre, interagem com o acesso a alimentos, tendo como foco as motivações envolvidas nas escolhas dos locais de aquisição de alimentos e dos tipos de alimentos adquiridos. Os métodos de produção de dados empregados foram a entrevista em profundidade e observação participante com 20 mulheres, posteriormente classificadas em diferentes grupos socioeconômicos. A partir de análise de conteúdo identificamos quatro principais fatores considerados pelas participantes para pensar os alimentos e seus locais de aquisição: preço, variedade, praticidade e estratégias. Nossos resultados apontam que disparidades socioeconômicas influenciam o acesso a alimentos por meio da valorização de alguns aspectos em detrimento de outros no processo de escolha alimentar, culminando em distintas motivações e formas de aquisição de alimentos. Logo, em um nível local, o acesso aos locais de compra e a aquisição de alimentos são fortemente influenciados pelas condições socioeconômicas, fazendo com que as práticas alimentares de grupos socioeconômicos díspares se diferenciem de forma polarizada, como a valorização de alimentos regionais e a distinção destes em relação aos alimentos "de fora".

Abstract This study investigated how the socioeconomic status of mothers living in Cruzeiro do Sul, Acre relates to food access, focusing on the interactions between socioeconomic status and motivations in the process of food choice and food acquisition. Thus the methodological approach chosen to collect data were in-depth interviews and participant observation with 20 women, which were later classified into different socioeconomic status groups. Through a content analysis method, we identified four main factors that mothers considered in the food choice and food acquisition processes: Price, Variety, Convenience, and Strategies. Our results emphasize that socioeconomic inequality influences food access through enhancing some aspects above others in the food choice process, ensuing in different motivations and ways to purchase food. Therefore, on a local level, access to food stores and food acquisition is deeply influenced by socioeconomic status, hence the different socioeconomic status groups' eating practices contrasting very much polarized, such phenomenon is seen by the regional food valorization and the distinction of the regional food compared to the "outside" food.

Fatores ambientais associados ao ganho de peso gestacional inadequado / Environmental factors associated with inadequate gestational weight gain

Introdução: O ganho de peso ponderal é uma das principais mudanças ocorridas durante o período gestacional e possui implicações diretas sobre a saúde materna e neonatal. Para que tal ganho seja considerado fisiológico, há um intervalo recomendado de ganho de peso para cada trimestre de gestação. O ganho de peso gestacional inadequado, excessivo ou insuficiente, pode se relacionar com desfechos negativos para mãe e criança. A influência de fatores individuais sobre o ganho de peso gestacional, em especial relacionados ao ganho de peso excessivo já está consolidada na literatura. Contudo, fatores ambientais impactam em escolhas alimentares inadequadas e no estilo de vida sedentário e, tanto individualmente quanto em combinação, estes fatores podem favorecer o ganho de peso gestacional inadequado e ter consequentes problemas de saúde materna e neonatal. Objetivo: Analisar os fatores ambientais associados ao ganho de peso gestacional inadequado. Métodos: Trata-se de uma revisão sistemática e metanálise e um estudo epidemiológico. A revisão sistemática foi conduzida segundo recomendações da Cochrane Handbook e elaborada conforme as etapas recomendadas pelo Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses. A estratégia de investigação foi realizada nas bases de dados EMBASE, Web of Science, Cinahl, LILACS e MEDLINE (Pubmed). A meta-análise foi realizada usando o programa livre Rstudio (versão 3.4.4) e o pacote "Metaprop". O estudo epidemiológico refere-se a uma coorte retrospectiva, desenvolvida com dados da coorte de base hospitalar "Nascer em Belo Horizonte: Inquérito sobre o parto e nascimento", na qual foram entrevistadas puérperas em maternidades públicas e privadas de Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais (MG). De forma que coleta de dados foi realizada de novembro de 2011 a março de 2013. Foram incluídas variáveis ambientais, além de individuais - socioeconômicas, antropométricas, históricos obstétricos e relacionados ao parto. Para a análise dos dados, foi aplicado o modelo de regressão logística com Estimação de Equações Generalizadas (GEE). Resultados: Em relação à revisão sistemática, de 3936 referências recuperadas, 11 estudos preencheram a todos os critérios de inclusão. A taxa de ganho de peso gestacional excessivo variou entre 23,2 e 82,4%. Observou-se associação entre viver em bairros com maior índice de pobreza e inadequação no ganho de peso gestacional. A análise conjunta evidenciou que a maior prevalência de mulheres com ganho de peso gestacional excessivo residia em áreas urbanas, porém essa diferença não foi estatisticamente significativa (P: 51%; IC95%: 44,34-57,84). No estudo epidemiológico, a amostra foi composta por 506 gestantes residentes nos municípios de Belo Horizonte e Contagem, MG. Em relação ao índice de massa corporal (IMC) pré-gestacional, 23,52% das mulheres apresentavam obesidade e 11,07% apresentavam sobrepeso. Considerando o ganho de peso gestacional, 59,09% das gestantes tiveram ganho de peso inadequado, sendo que 36,36% apresentaram ganho excessivo e 22,73% apresentaram ganho de peso abaixo do recomendado. Com relação ao ganho de peso excessivo, observou-se associação direta com o número estabelecimentos de venda de produtos alimentícios mistos próximo ao local de residência (p=0,001), IMC pré-gestacional nas categorias de sobrepeso e obesidade (p<0,000 e p<0,000) e setor privado como local predominante de consultas de pré-natal (p=0,018). Conclusão: O ganho de peso gestacional foi influenciado por fatores individuais e ambientais, e a maioria das gestantes apresentou ganho de peso gestacional insuficiente ou excessivo. O cuidado antes e durante a gestação é, portanto, essencial para evitar inadequações no ganho de peso e consequentes desfechos negativos ao binômio.

Introduction: Weight gain is one of the main changes that occurred during pregnancy and has direct implications for maternal and newborn health. To be considered physiological, there is a recommended weight gain interval for each trimester of pregnancy. Inadequate gestational weight gain can be related to negative outcomes for mother and child. The influence of individual factors on gestational weight gain, especially related to excessive weight gain, is already consolidated in the literature. However, environmental factors impact on inappropriate food choices and sedentary lifestyle and, both individually and in combination, these factors can favor the gain of inappropriate gestational weight and have consequent maternal and neonatal health problems. Objective: To analyze the environmental factors associated with inadequate gestational weight gain. Methods: It is a systematic review and meta-analysis, and it's also an epidemiological study. The systematic review was conducted according to the recommendations of the Cochrane Handbook and elaborated according to the steps recommended by the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyzes. The search strategy was carried out in the EMBASE, Web of Science, Cinahl, LILACS and MEDLINE (Pubmed) databases. The meta-analysis was carried out using the free program Rstudio (version 3.4.4) and the package "Metaprop". The epidemiological study refers to a retrospective cohort, developed with data from the hospital-based cohort "Born in Belo Horizonte: Survey on childbirth and birth", in which postpartum women were interviewed in public and private maternity hospitals in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais (MG). The data collection was carried out from November 2011 to March 2013. Environmental variables were included, in addition to individual variables - socioeconomic, anthropometric, obstetric history and related to childbirth. For data analysis, the logistic regression model with Generalized Equation Estimation (GHG) was applied. Results: Regarding the systematic review, out of 3936 references retrieved, 11 studies met all the inclusion criteria. The rate of excessive gestational weight gain varied between 23.2 and 82.4%. There was an association between living in neighborhoods with a higher poverty rate and inadequate gestational weight gain. The joint analysis showed that the highest prevalence of women with excessive gestational weight gain resided in urban areas, and this difference was not statistically significant (P: 51%; 95% CI: 44.34-57.84). In the epidemiological study, the sample consisted of 506 pregnant women living in the cities of Belo Horizonte and Contagem (MG). Regarding the pre-gestational body mass index (BMI), 23.52% of women were obese and 11.07% were overweight. Considering gestational weight gain, 59.09% of pregnant women had inadequate weight gain, with 36.36% showing excessive gain and 22.73% showing weight gain below the recommended. Regarding excessive weight gain, a direct association was observed with the number of establishments selling mixed food products close to the place of residence (p = 0.001), pre-gestational BMI in the categories of overweight and obesity (p <0.000 and p < 0.000) and the private sector as the predominant place for prenatal consultations (p = 0.018). Conclusion: Gestational weight gain was influenced by individual and environmental factors, and most pregnant women had insufficient or excessive gestational weight gain. Care before and during pregnancy is essential to avoid inadequacies in weight gain and consequent negative outcomes to the binomial.

Association of Socio-Demographics and Home Food Environment Factors on Body Weight Status Among Primary School Children

@#Introduction: Obesity in children is a global epidemic issue. Home food environment is an important aspect that may influence children’s body weight status. The aim of this study is to identify the association between socio-demographics and home food environment (HFE) factors with body weight status in primary school children in Bangi, Selangor. Methods: There were 398 children (43.5% males and 56.5% females) aged 7-11 years old (mean age of 9.04±1.41 years) and their parents (66.6% mothers and 33.4% fathers) from eight randomly selected primary schools participated in this study. Parents were asked to complete a self-administered questionnaire on socio-demographic background, feeding practices and food availability, while children were interviewed to obtain information on parental styles and physical activity level. Weight and height of children were assessed, and BMI-for-age z-score (BAZ) was calculated by using WHO Anthroplus Software. Results: Overweight and obesity prevalence was 17.8% and 13.1% respectively. A majority of the parents (61.3%) in this study practiced authoritative parenting style. The increased odds of childhood obesity has been found to be associated with an increasing age (OR=1.239, p<0.05). The risk for overweight or obese was greater for male students than for female students (OR=1.619, p<0.05). Parent’s increasing restriction for weight control (OR=1.080, p<0.05) and decreasing pressure to eat (OR=0.913, p<0.05) increased childhood overweight and obesity risk. Conclusion: This study emphasizes the importance of involving parents in the obesity intervention programs for children.