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Frequency of metabolic syndrome and the food intake patterns in adults living in a rural area of Brazil / Frequência de síndrome metabólica e padrão de ingestão alimentar de adultos vivendo em uma área rural do Brasil
Silva, Karine Fedrigo; Prata, Aluízio; Cunha, Daniel Ferreira da.
  • Silva, Karine Fedrigo; s.af
  • Prata, Aluízio; s.af
  • Cunha, Daniel Ferreira da; s.af
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop ; 44(4): 425-429, July-Aug. 2011. tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-596590
ABSTRACT

INTRODUCTION:

Metabolic syndrome (MetS), a risk factor for atherosclerosis and coronary heart disease, is related to an inadequate food intake pattern. Its incidence is increasing among Brazilian adults, including those living in rural areas. Our aim was not only to describe the frequency of MetS in adults with or without MetS but also to compare their food intake pattern as assessed by the healthy eating index (HEI) and serum albumin and C reactive protein (CRP) levels.

METHODS:

Men and women (n = 246) living in a small village in Brazil were included. MetS was characterized according to the adult treatment panel (ATP III) criteria. Groups were compared by chi-square, student t or Mann-Whitney tests.

RESULTS:

MetS was diagnosed in 15.4% of the cases. The MetS group showed higher CRP (1.8±1.2 vs. 1.0±0.9 mg/dl) and lower albumin (4.3±0.3 vs. 4.4±0.3 g/dl) serum levels compared to the control group. Additionally, the MetS group showed lower scores (median[range]) in the HEI compared to the control group (53.5[31.2-78.1] vs 58[29.7-89.5], respectively). The MetS group also had decreased scores for total fat and daily variety of food intake.

CONCLUSIONS:

The results suggest that adults with MetS displayed chronic mild inflammation and a poorer food intake pattern than the control group.
RESUMO

INTRODUÇÃO:

A síndrome metabólica (SM), fator de risco para aterosclerose e cardiopatia isquêmica, está relacionada a uma alimentação inadequada, e sua incidência está aumentando no Brasil, incluindo entre populações rurais. O objetivo deste estudo foi descrever a frequência de síndrome metabólica, e comparar o padrão de ingestão alimentar, avaliado pelo índice de alimentação saudável (healthy eating index - HEI), e níveis séricos de albumina e proteina C reativa (PCR) entre adultos com ou sem SM.

MÉTODOS:

Homens e mulheres (n = 246) morando em Inhaumas, pequeno vilarejo do interior da Bahia foram incluídos. SM foi caracterizada de acordo com os critérios do adult treatment panel (ATP III). Os grupos foram comparados pelos testes qui-quadrado, teste t de student ou Mann-Whitney.

RESULTADOS:

SM foi diagnosticada em 15,4% dos casos. O grupo SM mostrou maiores níveis séricos de PCR (1.8±1.2 vs. 1.0±0.9mg/dl) e menores valores de albumina (4.3±0.3 vs. 4.4±0.3g/dl). O grupo SM apresentou menores notas (mediana [faixa de variação]) do HEI (53.5[31.2-78.1] vs 58[29.7-89.5]), com menores notas para a ingestão de gordura total e variedade de alimentos ingeridos.

CONCLUSÕES:

Adultos com SM mostraram resultados compatíveis com diagnóstico de inflamação crônica, e um padrão de ingestão alimentar inadequado em relação ao controle.
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Body Composition / C-Reactive Protein / Metabolic Syndrome / Albumins / Feeding Behavior Type of study: Diagnostic study / Etiology study / Observational study / Prevalence study / Prognostic study / Risk factors / Screening study Limits: Adult / Female / Humans / Male Country/Region as subject: South America / Brazil Language: English Journal: Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop Journal subject: Tropical Medicine Year: 2011 Type: Article

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Body Composition / C-Reactive Protein / Metabolic Syndrome / Albumins / Feeding Behavior Type of study: Diagnostic study / Etiology study / Observational study / Prevalence study / Prognostic study / Risk factors / Screening study Limits: Adult / Female / Humans / Male Country/Region as subject: South America / Brazil Language: English Journal: Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop Journal subject: Tropical Medicine Year: 2011 Type: Article