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Food Intake among the Diabetic and Non-Diabetic Elderly Population in Brazil

With the growth in the general population and, consequently, in the elderly population, concerns about mental health and the quality of life of these individuals have also risen. Data from the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) suggest that, in 2019, approximately 463 million adults (20-79 years of age) have received a diabetes mellitus (DM) diagnosis. Among them, 1 in every 5 are elderly individuals.^– According to the IDF, Brazil ranks 5^thin relation to the number of people diagnosed with DM.

A sedentary lifestyle and an unbalanced diet are among the main factors for the development of DM. Nonetheless, epidemiological studies, which search for associations between food consumption and DM, are limited. By contrast, eating standards based on the consumption of ultraprocessed foods and the greater intake of fresh fruits and vegetables has proven to be effective in both the prevention and management of chronic non-communicable diseases (NCDs). This diet standard, known as “Mediterranean”, is gaining ground, as it promotes healthy lifestyles and a high regard for seasonal foods.

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Co-occurrence of Smoking and Unhealthy Diet in the Brazilian Adult Population

Priscila Maria Stolses Bergamo Francisco et al. Daniela de Assumpção Deborah Carvalho Malta

Abstract

Background:

Smoking and an inadequate diet are behavioral risk factors that contribute to the majority of deaths and disabilities caused by noncommunicable diseases.

Objectives:

To estimate the prevalence of the co-occurrence of smoking and inadequate diet and identify associated factors in adults.

Methods:

A cross-sectional population-based study was conducted with a sample of 28,950 Brazilian adults (18 to 59 years old). Data were obtained from Sistema de Vigilância por Inquérito Telefônico (Vigitel [Brazilian Health Surveillance Telephone Survey]) in 2014. Independent associations were investigated using Poisson hierarchical regression analysis with 5% significance level.

Results:

The prevalence of the co-occurrence of smoking and unhealthy eating was 8.6% (95% CI: 7.9-9.3) and was higher among individuals residing in the southern region of the country than in those living in the central western region (PR = 1.50; 95% CI: 1.18-1.89), those with no private health insurance (PR = 1.14; 95% CI: 1.03-1.25), those who drank alcohol abusively (binge drinkers) (PR = 3.22; 95% CI: 2.70-3.85) and those who self-rated their health as fair (PR = 1.65; 95% CI: 1.36-1.99) or poor/very poor (PR = 1.70; 95% CI: 1.18-2.44). The prevalence of both factors was lower among individuals residing in the northeastern region of the country, women, individuals with brown skin color, those with a spouse, the more educated ones and those with overweight or obesity.

Conclusion:

The more vulnerable segments to the co-occurrence of the risk factors studied were men residing in the southern region of the country, individuals with a lower socioeconomic status and those who reported binge drinking. Interventions addressing multiple behavioral risk factors adapted to specific contexts could have a greater impact on the Brazilian population.

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Assessment of food intake in infants between 0 and 24 months with congenital heart disease

Tais Cleto Lopes Vieira et al. Marlene Trigo Rosiris Roco Alonso Regina Helena Cunha Ribeiro … Maria Regina Alves Cardoso Antonio Carlos Alves Cardoso Maria Aparecida Alves Cardoso

BACKGROUND: Children with congenital heart disease are usually malnourished and present some degree of functional and/or structural impairment of organs. There is also deficiency in nutrient intake, due to the control of fluids required by some patients which restrains the nutrient intake of some cardiac children. OBJECTIVE: To assess the food intake of children with congenital heart disease hospitalized in the pediatric heart unit of a “Public Teaching Hospital”. METHODS: The intake of food and nutrients was calculated based on the food consumed during three days (direct weighting method) and the calories and nutrients were calculated using the Virtual Nutri software. RESULTS: The intake of calories per kilogram of body weight, of daily proteins, sodium and vitamin A was within the recommended levels (p < 0.05). However, the intake of daily calories, fats, fiber, potassium and iron was below the recommended levels (p < 0.05) and the intake of proteins per kilogram, carbohydrates, calcium and vitamin C was above the recommended levels (p < 0.05). CONCLUSION: Children with congenital cardiopathy have inadequate diets, and therefore, need nutritional guidance to foster adequate dietary intake and the resulting improvement in growth and weight and height development, guaranteeing better quality of life to the patients.

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Food Intake among the Diabetic and Non-Diabetic Elderly Population in Brazil

Co-occurrence of Smoking and Unhealthy Diet in the Brazilian Adult Population

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Conclusion:

Assessment of food intake in infants between 0 and 24 months with congenital heart disease

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