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Association between dietary habits, education, serum triglycerides and blood cholesterol among women of Cabildo, Buenos Aires
Schneider, Raúl J; Barengo, Noel; Haapala, Irja; Tavella, Marcelo.
  • Schneider, Raúl J; Universidad Adventista del Plata. Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud. Libertador San Martín. AR
  • Barengo, Noel; Universidad Adventista del Plata. Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud. Libertador San Martín. AR
  • Haapala, Irja; Universidad Adventista del Plata. Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud. Libertador San Martín. AR
  • Tavella, Marcelo; Universidad Adventista del Plata. Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud. Libertador San Martín. AR
Medicina (B.Aires) ; 66(6): 517-525, 2006. tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-453019
ABSTRACT
A cross sectional study of 107 women between 20 and 69 years old, living in the town of Cabildo, province of Buenos Aires, Argentina, which describes food intake and analyses its relation to their education, blood cholesterol and serum triglyceride levels. A food frequency questionnaire including questions regarding meal patterns and food use were completed by the participants. Questions regarding educational status were included. A nutritional risk score was created from nine food groups. Total blood cholesterol and serum triglyceride levels were determined. Average total blood cholesterol levels of the women who participated in the present study were higher (209 mg/dl) than those recommended by the National Cholesterol Education Program, while triglyceride values remained within the normal range (124 mg/dl). Total blood cholesterol levels increased with age. Bread, biscuits and cakes were consumed on a daily basis by 98% of the participants and dairy products by 92%, these being mainly full-fat. Meat and fast food intake were very high (96% and 100% respectively). Vegetable and fish intakes were higher among the more educated women. Mayonnaise (58%) and butter (43%) are popular as food dressings and bread spreads respectively, and sunflower oil was the most commonly used for cooking by 94% of the participants. Women with low educational levels (less than 7 years) had higher nutritional risk scores, and thus unhealthier dietary habits than those with more years of formal education. No statistically significant association was found between food groups and cholesterol or triglyceride levels
RESUMEN
Se realizó un estudio transversal en 107 mujeres, habitantes del pueblo de Cabildo, provincia de Buenos Aires, Argentina, sobre el consumo de alimentos entre mujeres de 20 a 69 años de edad, analizando su relación con la educación, colesterol total y niveles de triglicéridos. Se encuestó a las participantes sobre el tipo y frecuencia de consumo alimentario y el nivel de educación. Se creó un puntaje de riesgo nutricional a partir de nueve grupos de alimentos. Se midieron los niveles de colesterol total y triglicéridos de las participantes. El nivel promedio de colesterol total de las mujeres participantes fue superior (209 mg/dl) al normal según el recomendado por el National Cholesterol Education Program, mientras que el nivel promedio de triglicéridos se mantuvo dentro del rango normal (124 mg/dl). Los niveles de colesterol total aumentaban con la edad. El 98% consumía pan y galletitas regularmente y el 92% productos lácteos, de estos últimos la mayoría eran enteros. El consumo de carnes (96%) y comidas rápidas (100%) era muy alto. Las participantes con más años de educación consumían más pescado y vegetales. Mayonesa (58%) y manteca (43%) eran habitualmente utilizadas para acompañar comidas y untar pan. El aceite de girasol era el más utilizado para cocinar (94%). Las mujeres con menos años de educación (< 7 años) presentaban un puntaje de riesgo nutricional más elevado, y por ende hábitos nutricionales menos sanos. No se encontró una relación estadísticamente significativa entre los grupos de alimentos y niveles de colesterol total y triglicéridos
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Triglycerides / Nutrition Surveys / Cholesterol / Educational Status / Feeding Behavior Type of study: Etiology study / Observational study / Prevalence study / Prognostic study / Risk factors Limits: Adult / Female / Humans Country/Region as subject: South America / Argentina Language: English Journal: Medicina (B.Aires) Journal subject: Medicine Year: 2006 Type: Article Affiliation country: Argentina Institution/Affiliation country: Universidad Adventista del Plata/AR

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Triglycerides / Nutrition Surveys / Cholesterol / Educational Status / Feeding Behavior Type of study: Etiology study / Observational study / Prevalence study / Prognostic study / Risk factors Limits: Adult / Female / Humans Country/Region as subject: South America / Argentina Language: English Journal: Medicina (B.Aires) Journal subject: Medicine Year: 2006 Type: Article Affiliation country: Argentina Institution/Affiliation country: Universidad Adventista del Plata/AR