Dietary and nutrient intake among participants of a Brazilian health promotion programme

A cross-sectional study

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ID15096083
AutoresAngélica R Silva (0000-0002-1287-4691, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, autor correspondente), Mariana S Lopes (Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais), Suellen F Campos (Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais), Luana C Dos Santos (0000-0002-7337-2759, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais), Patrícia P Freitas (Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais), Aline CS Lopes (Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais)
Ano2021
Volume24
Fascículo18
Páginas6218-6226
Data de publicação2021-12-01
Peer ReviewedSim
Open AccessSim
TipoARTICLE
PeriódicoPublic Health Nutrition (JOURNAL)
Identificadores do periódicoISSN: 1368-9800 • E-ISSN: 1475-2727
EditoraCambridge University Press (CUP) (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1017/s1368980021002330
PMID34037518
OpenAlexW3164199627
IdiomaEN
Citações recebidas2
Referências citadas26

Objective: Developing health promotion activities, aimed at healthy food intake, is essential for improving quality of life and reducing the prevalence of chronic diseases. Thus, the objective of this study is to describe both dietary and nutrient intake, according to length of participation in a health promotion service ( Programa Academia da Saúde – PAS). Design: A cross-sectional study was carried out with a representative sample of PAS units in vulnerable areas of the city. Dietary and nutrient intake were assessed, using the average of two 24-h recalls. Food was categorised according to the NOVA (a systematic grouping of all foods according to the nature, extent and purpose of the industrial processes they undergo) classification. The length of participation in PAS is presented in months and is then examined in tertiles for analysis. Setting: Belo Horizonte – Brazil. Participants: 3372 adults (≥20 years). Results: Users in the third tertile of PAS (24·4–61·6 months) experienced less energy intake, lipids and ultra-processed foods, and more culinary preparations, compared to others. Users in the second (10·1–24·3 months) and third tertiles of PAS had higher carbohydrate intake, Ca and vitamin C v those in the first tertile (0–10 months). Conclusions: Results suggest that greater participation in PAS can improve dietary and nutrient intake, showing its potential to promote healthy lifestyles, prevent chronic diseases and offer longitudinal health care

Cardiovascular health · Chronic disease · Health promotion · Longitudinal study · Nutrient · Physical activity · Public health · Consumer Attitudes and Food Labeling · Nutrition and Health in Aging · Nutritional Studies and Diet