Food consumption by young adults living in Ribeirão Preto, SP, 2002/2004
Braz. j. med. biol. res
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40(9): 1257-1266, Sept. 2007. ilus, tab
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ABSTRACT
There is evidence showing a close relationship between diet and the occurrence of non-communicable chronic diseases. The present study assessed food consumption in a 2002/2004 cohort of young adults born in 1978/79 in Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil. The composition of the habitual diet consumed by a sample of 2063 individuals aged 23-25 years was analyzed using a validated semi-quantitative food frequency questionnaire based on studies of prevention of non-communicable chronic diseases. The Dietsys software was used for dietary calculations. In terms of WHO/2003 recommendations, there was a high mean daily consumption of energy from fat (consumption 35.4 percent; recommendation 15-30 percent), a low mean intake of energy from carbohydrates (47.5 percent; 55-75 percent) and a low mean consumption of total fibers (15.2 g; >25 g). Mean intake of energy from fatty acids (10 percent; <10 percent) and protein (15.6 percent; 10-15 percent) was within recommended limits. When compared to the recommendations of the food pyramid adapted to the Brazilian population, adequate intake was observed only regarding the meat group (consumption 1.9 portions; recommended 1-2). There was a low consumption of vegetables (2.9; 4-5), fruits (1.2; 3-5), breads (3.6; 6-9), and dairy products (1.7; 3), with excessive fat and sugar intake (5.7; 1-2). We conclude that the inadequate food consumption observed in this young population may be associated with the development of excess weight and may contribute to the triggering of non-communicable chronic diseases.
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Main subject:
Diet Surveys
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Chronic Disease
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Feeding Behavior
Type of study:
Etiology study
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Incidence study
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Observational study
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Prevalence study
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Prognostic study
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Risk factors
Limits:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
Braz. j. med. biol. res
Journal subject:
Biology
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Medicine
Year:
2007
Type:
Article
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Project document
Affiliation country:
Brazil
Institution/Affiliation country:
Centro Universitário do Maranhão/BR
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Universidade Federal do Maranhão/BR
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Universidade de São Paulo/BR
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