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Food variety, dietary diversity, and food characteristics among convenience samples of Guatemalan women / La variedad, diversidad y características de la dieta en muestras de conveniencia de mujeres guatemaltecas
Soto-Méndez, María José; Campos, Raquel; Hernández, Liza; Orozco, Mónica; Vossenaar, Marieke; Solomons, Noel W.
  • Soto-Méndez, María José; Center for Studies of Sensory Impairment. Guatemala City. GT
  • Campos, Raquel; Center for Studies of Sensory Impairment. Guatemala City. GT
  • Hernández, Liza; Center for Studies of Sensory Impairment. Guatemala City. GT
  • Orozco, Mónica; Center for Studies of Sensory Impairment. Guatemala City. GT
  • Vossenaar, Marieke; Center for Studies of Sensory Impairment. Guatemala City. GT
  • Solomons, Noel W; Center for Studies of Sensory Impairment. Guatemala City. GT
Salud pública Méx ; 53(4): 288-298, jul.-ago. 2011. graf, tab
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-601187
ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVE:

To compare variety and diversity patterns and dietary characteristics in Guatemalan women. MATERIAL AND

METHODS:

Two non-consecutive 24-h recalls were conducted in convenience samples of 20 rural Mayan women and 20 urban students. Diversity scores were computed using three food-group systems.Variety and diversity scores and dietary origin and characteristics were compared between settings using independent t-test or Mann-Whitney-U-test.

RESULTS:

Dietary variety and diversity were generally greater in the urban sample when compared to the rural sample, depending on the number of days and food-group system used for evaluation.The diet was predominantly plant-based and composed of non-fortified food items in both areas.The rural diet was predominantly composed of traditional,non-processed foods. The urban diet was mostly based on non-traditional and processed items.

CONCLUSION:

Considerations of intervention strategies for dietary improvement and health protection for the Guatemalan countryside should still rely on promotion and preservation of traditional food selection.
RESUMEN

OBJETIVO:

Comparar patrones y características de diversidad y variedad de la dieta de mujeres guatemaltecas. MATERIEL Y

MÉTODOS:

Se realizaron dos recordatorios de 24-horas en una muestra de conveniencia de 20 mujeres rurales y 20 estudiantes urbanas. Se calcularon puntajes de diversidad usando tres sistemas de grupos alimentarios. La variedad y diversidad, así como el origen y características de la dieta, se compararon entre ambos sitios.

RESULTADOS:

La variedad y diversidad en general fueron mayores en la muestra urbana en comparación con la muestra rural, dependiendo del número de días y del sistema de grupos de alimentos utilizados para la evaluación. La dieta rural fue predominantemente vegetal y compuesta de alimentos tradicionales no procesados. La dieta urbana estaba basada primordialmente en alimentos procesados.

CONCLUSIÓN:

Las consideraciones para crear estrategias de intervención para el mejoramiento de la dieta en el área rural dependen de la conservación de la selección de alimentos tradicionales.
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Diet / Food Limits: Female / Humans Country/Region as subject: Central America / Guatemala Language: Portuguese Journal: Salud pública Méx Journal subject: Public Health Year: 2011 Type: Article Affiliation country: Guatemala Institution/Affiliation country: Center for Studies of Sensory Impairment/GT

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Diet / Food Limits: Female / Humans Country/Region as subject: Central America / Guatemala Language: Portuguese Journal: Salud pública Méx Journal subject: Public Health Year: 2011 Type: Article Affiliation country: Guatemala Institution/Affiliation country: Center for Studies of Sensory Impairment/GT