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Meller FO, Costa CDS, Quadra MR, Miranda VIA, Eugênio FD, da Silva TJ, Teixeira MVR, Schäfer AA. Consumption of ultra-processed foods and mental health of pregnant women from the South of Brazil. Br J Nutr 2024:1-8. [PMID: 38644622 DOI: 10.1017/s0007114524000783] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/23/2024]
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The objective of this study is to evaluate the association between the consumption of ultra-processed foods (UPF) and the mental health of pregnant women from the South of Brazil. This is a cross-sectional study carried out in Criciúma, Brazil, through face-to-face interviews, from April to December 2022. Pregnant women aged 18 or older who underwent prenatal care in the forty-eight basic health care units of the municipality and who were in their third trimester of pregnancy were included. High consumption of UPF was considered as six or more items or subgroups of UPF consumed on the day before the interview, using the Nova-UPF screener. The mental health variables were depressive symptoms, stress, sadness and anxiety. Crude and adjusted analyses were conducted using the Fisher's exact test and the Poisson regression with robust variance. In total, 428 pregnant women were studied; most of them were aged between 20 and 25 years and were white. Pregnant women who presented high consumption of UPF were 1·42-fold (95 % CI 1·06, 1·92) more likely to experience anxiety and presented a prevalence 56 % (95 % CI 1·18, 2·07) higher of stress when compared with those who did not present high consumption of UPF. The prevalence of depressive symptoms and feelings of sadness was 1·31-fold (95 % CI 1·08, 1·60) and 3·41-fold (95 % CI 1·77, 6·58) higher among those with high consumption of UPF, respectively. The results suggest that diet quality is associated with the mental health of pregnant women. Promoting joint actions focused on food and nutritional education, and mental health, for pregnant women, is necessary.
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- Fernanda Oliveira Meller
- Public Health Graduate Program, University of the Extreme South of Santa Catarina, Criciúma, Santa Catarina, Brazil
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- Health Sciences Graduate Program, University of the Extreme South of Santa Catarina, Criciúma, Santa Catarina, Brazil
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- Public Health Graduate Program, University of the Extreme South of Santa Catarina, Criciúma, Santa Catarina, Brazil
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- Public Health Graduate Program, University of the Extreme South of Santa Catarina, Criciúma, Santa Catarina, Brazil
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Carreira NP, Lima MCD, Travieso SG, Sartorelli DS, Crivellenti LC. [Maternal factors associated with habitual consumption of ultra-processed foods during pregnancy]. CIENCIA & SAUDE COLETIVA 2024; 29:e16302022. [PMID: 38198329 DOI: 10.1590/1413-81232024291.16302022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2022] [Accepted: 03/10/2023] [Indexed: 01/12/2024] Open
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The scope of the study was to investigate the relationship between maternal sociodemographic, obstetric and lifestyle characteristics and the habitual consumption of ultra-processed foods. It included a cross-sectional study of n = 784 pregnant women attended by the Unified Health System. Diet was estimated using two 24-hour recall surveys, using the multiple-pass method. Ultra-processed foods were classified using the UN NOVA food classification and their habitual consumption was expressed as the contribution to the total energy percentage. Adjusted linear regression models were used to investigate the relationship between maternal characteristics and the percentage of energy (%E) derived from ultra-processed foods. The %E of ultra-processed foods in the diet was 32.1%. Maternal age (-0.45[-0.62; -0.29] p < 0.001), economic bracket D+E in relation to A+B (-2.95[-5.59; -0.32] p = 0.03) and energy underreporting (-6.95[-8.86; -5.04] p < 0.001) were inversely associated with the %E of ultra-processed foods, whereas the pre-pregnancy Body Mass Index (BMI) (0.41[0.22; 0.60] p < 0.001) was directly associated. This would suggest that maternal age, economic status, energy underreporting and pre-gestational anthropometric status are associated with the consumption of ultra-processed foods during pregnancy.
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- Natalia Posses Carreira
- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Saúde Pública, Faculdade de Medicina de Ribeirão Preto, Universidade de São Paulo. Av. Bandeirantes 3900. 14049-900 Ribeirão Preto SP Brasil.
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Saúde Pública, Faculdade de Medicina de Ribeirão Preto, Universidade de São Paulo. Av. Bandeirantes 3900. 14049-900 Ribeirão Preto SP Brasil.
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- Curso de Nutrição e Metabolismo, Faculdade de Medicina de Ribeirão Preto, Universidade de São Paulo. Ribeirão Preto SP Brasil
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- Departamento de Medicina Social, Faculdade de Medicina de Ribeirão Preto, Universidade de São Paulo. Ribeirão Preto SP Brasil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Saúde Pública, Faculdade de Medicina de Ribeirão Preto, Universidade de São Paulo. Av. Bandeirantes 3900. 14049-900 Ribeirão Preto SP Brasil.
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Corrêa FF, Carrilho TRB, Bonilha EDA, Keller VN, de Melo TC, Kac G, Diniz CSG. Analysis of the quality of prenatal data of pregnant women attended at Healthcare Services in the city of São Paulo between 2012 and 2020. REVISTA BRASILEIRA DE EPIDEMIOLOGIA 2023; 26:e230051. [PMID: 37971113 PMCID: PMC10662653 DOI: 10.1590/1980-549720230051] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2023] [Revised: 09/04/2023] [Accepted: 09/14/2023] [Indexed: 11/19/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE To analyze the quality of data collected during prenatal care recorded in the Integrated Health Care Management System (SIGA) of the Municipal Department of Health of São Paulo from 2012 to 2020. METHODS Descriptive study using SIGA data and the variables: maternal height (cm), weight (kg) measured throughout pregnancy, gestational age at prenatal consultation, systolic (SBP) and diastolic (DBP) blood pressure (in mmHg), and body mass index (BMI) at the beginning of pregnancy (up to 8 weeks). Quality analysis was carried out by calculating the indicators: percentage of incompleteness and zero values of all variables studied, percentage of implausible values for height, weight, BMI; preference for terminal digit of weight and height, and normality of distributions. RESULTS The database of pregnant women made available for analysis included 8,046,608 records and 1,174,115 women. The percentage of incompleteness and zero values was low (<1%) in all original variables of the system. There are more records at the end of pregnancy. For the four original variables of interest in the database (weight, height, SBP, DBP), there is a clear preference for the terminal digit. The variables of interest did not present an approximately normal distribution during the evaluated period. CONCLUSION The quality analysis showed the need for improving the standardization of information collection and recording, the rounding of measurements and the need for encouraging pregnant women to start prenatal care as soon as possible, in such a way that it is important to invest in data quality, through educational resources for professionals who work in health care.
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- Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Josué de Castro
Nutrition Institute, Nutritional Epidemiology Observatory – Rio de Janeiro (RJ),
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- Centro Universitário São Camilo – São Paulo (SP),
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- Universidade de São Paulo, School of Public Health, Gender,
Evidence and Health Study Group – São Paulo (SP), Brazil
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- Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Josué de Castro
Nutrition Institute, Nutritional Epidemiology Observatory – Rio de Janeiro (RJ),
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- Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Josué de Castro
Nutrition Institute, Nutritional Epidemiology Observatory – Rio de Janeiro (RJ),
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Pereira AA, Rodrigues ILA, Nogueira LMV, Palmeira IP, Nunes HHDM, de Andrade EGR, da Silva FO. Social representations of pregnant women about high-risk pregnancy: repercussions for prenatal care. Rev Esc Enferm USP 2023; 57:e20220463. [PMID: 37844202 PMCID: PMC10578866 DOI: 10.1590/1980-220x-reeusp-2022-0463en] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2023] [Accepted: 07/20/2023] [Indexed: 10/18/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE To analyze the Social Representations of pregnant women about high-risk pregnancy and its repercussions for prenatal care. METHOD Qualitative study, based on the procedural aspect of the Theory of Social Representations, carried out with 62 high-risk prenatal pregnant women at a High Complexity Maternity, in Belém, PA, Brazil. Data from semi-structured interviews were processed by the software Interface de R pour les Analyzes Multidimensionnelles de Textes et de Questionnaires. RESULTS Four categories emerged, in which three dimensions of the Theory composing the genesis of Social Representations are considered: the affective dimension, the biological dimension and the sociocultural dimension. CONCLUSION Affects, negative feelings, and adaptations were revealed, with high-risk pregnancy being represented as an unusual and uncomfortable event, influenced by common sense and science, communication means, and dialogues with health professionals, with family support being considered of paramount importance. and prenatal care a propitious moment for establishing bonds with the health professional, seen as essential for their adherence to the care offered.
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- Alexandre Aguiar Pereira
- Universidade do Estado do Pará, Escola de Enfermagem Magalhães Barata, Programa de Pós-Graduação em Enfermagem, Belém, PA, Brazil
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- Universidade do Estado do Pará, Escola de Enfermagem Magalhães Barata, Departamento de Enfermagem Comunitária, Belém, PA, Brazil
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- Universidade do Estado do Pará, Escola de Enfermagem Magalhães Barata, Departamento de Enfermagem Comunitária, Belém, PA, Brazil
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- Universidade do Estado do Pará, Escola de Enfermagem Magalhães Barata, Departamento de Enfermagem Comunitária, Belém, PA, Brazil
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- Fundação Santa Casa de Misericórdia do Pará, Programa de Pós-Graduação em Gestão e Saúde na Amazônia, Belém, PA, Brazil
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- Universidade do Estado do Pará, Escola de Enfermagem Magalhães Barata, Programa de Pós-Graduação em Enfermagem, Belém, PA, Brazil
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- Universidade do Estado do Pará, Escola de Enfermagem Magalhães Barata, Programa de Pós-Graduação em Enfermagem, Belém, PA, Brazil
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Carreira NP, de Lima MC, Sartorelli DS, Crivellenti LC. Relationship between diet quality and biochemical profile in Brazilian overweight pregnant women. Nutrition 2023; 113:112056. [PMID: 37354652 DOI: 10.1016/j.nut.2023.112056] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2022] [Revised: 03/19/2023] [Accepted: 04/18/2023] [Indexed: 06/26/2023]
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OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to evaluate the relationship between the Adapted Diet Quality Index for Pregnant Women (IQDAG) and the biochemical profile of overweight pregnant adult women. METHODS This was a cross-sectional study, using baseline data from a randomized controlled clinical trial conducted with 239 pregnant women in Brazil. The usual diet was obtained through two dietary recalls and the Multiple Source Method. Diet quality was assessed using the IQDAG, which has nine components: eight for adequacy and one for moderation. Fasting blood glucose, insulin, total cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein, high-density lipoprotein, triacylglycerols, and C-reactive protein were measured to evaluate the biochemical profile. Adjusted linear regression models were used to evaluate the association between the score of the IQDAG (and its components) and the biochemical profile. The significance level considered was P ≤ 0.05. RESULTS The mean index score was 75.4 points. An inverse association was observed between the consumption of legumes and total cholesterol level (β = -4.76; 95% confidence interval [CI], -9.16 to -0.35; P = 0.03) and low-density lipoprotein (β = -4.13; 95% CI, -7.56 to -0.69; P = 0.02), and a direct association between calcium intake and total cholesterol (β = 0.02; 95% CI, 0.002-0.41; P = 0.03). No other associations were observed between the investigated variables. CONCLUSIONS The data from the present study suggest that higher consumption of legumes is associated with lower levels of total cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein. A higher intake of calcium was directly associated with total cholesterol . Further research is required to fully understand how diet quality affects pregnant women's biochemical profiles and what that means for the health of the mother and the fetus.
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- Natalia Posses Carreira
- Graduate Program in Public Health, Ribeirão Preto Medical School, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Public Health, Ribeirão Preto Medical School, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Social Medicine, Ribeirão Preto Medical School, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Public Health, Ribeirão Preto Medical School, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil.
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de Oliveira TI, dos Santos L, Höfelmann DA. Dietary patterns and socioeconomic, demographic, and health-related behaviors during pregnancy. A cross-sectional study. SAO PAULO MED J 2023; 142:e2022629. [PMID: 37646767 PMCID: PMC10452006 DOI: 10.1590/1516-3180.2022.0629.r1.190523] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2022] [Revised: 04/06/2023] [Accepted: 05/19/2023] [Indexed: 09/01/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The identification and understanding of dietary factors and other characteristics that influence gestational weight gain can contribute to the formulation of strategies to promote healthy eating habits before and during pregnancy. OBJECTIVE To investigate the association between dietary patterns, sociodemographic and obstetric characteristics, and health-related behaviors in pregnant women. DESIGN AND SETTING A cross-sectional study was conducted on women undergoing prenatal care in the Unified Health System of Colombo, Paraná, Brazil, from February 2018 to September 2019. METHOD A weekly food frequency questionnaire was administered, and dietary patterns were identified through factor analysis. Median regression models were constructed to identify the associations between dietary pattern scores and variables. RESULTS Complete data were obtained from 495 pregnant women. Three dietary patterns were identified: 1) "healthy," with higher factor loadings for the weekly consumption of raw vegetables, cooked vegetables, and fresh fruits; 2) "Western," including soft drinks or artificial juice, candies, milk, and dairy products, and processed cold meat; and 3) "traditional," beans and meat. Pregnant women aged 30 years or older (coefficient [Coef.] 0.86, 95% confidence interval [CI] 0.38-1.33) with moderate/intense physical activity (Coef. 0.32, 95% CI 0.02-0.62) had higher adherence to the "healthy" pattern. Adolescents and smokers adhered more to the "traditional" pattern (Coef. 0.17, 95% CI 0.01-0.33). CONCLUSION Age, smoking status, and physical activity were associated with dietary patterns in pregnant women.
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- Tatiane Irene de Oliveira
- MSc. Nutritionist, Department of Nutrition, Postgraduate Program in Food and Nutrition (PPGAN), Universidade Federal do Paraná (UFPR), Curitiba (PR), Brazil
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- Nutricionist, Masters’ Student, Postgraduate Program in Collective Health, Departament of Public Health, Universidade Federal do Paraná (UFPR), Curitiba, Brazil
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- MSc, PhD. Nutritionist and Associate Professor, Department of Nutrition, Postgraduate Program in Food and Nutrition (PPGAN), Universidade Federal do Paraná (UFPR), Curitiba (PR), Brazil
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Tramontt CR, Jesus JGLD, Santos TSS, Rauber F, Louzada MLDC, Couto VDC, Hochberg JRB, Jaime PC. Development and Validation of a Protocol for Pregnant Women Based on the Brazilian Dietary Guidelines. REVISTA BRASILEIRA DE GINECOLOGIA E OBSTETRICIA : REVISTA DA FEDERACAO BRASILEIRA DAS SOCIEDADES DE GINECOLOGIA E OBSTETRICIA 2022; 44:1021-1031. [PMID: 36580947 PMCID: PMC9886497 DOI: 10.1055/s-0042-1756213] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To develop and validate a protocol for the use of the Dietary Guidelines for the Brazilian Population (DGBP) in the individual dietary advice for pregnant women assisted in primary healthcare (PHC). METHODS Methodological study that involved the elaboration of a protocol in six steps: definition of the format, definition of the instrument to evaluate food consumption, systematization of evidence on food and nutrition needs of pregnant women, extraction of DGBP recommendations, development of messages of dietary guidelines and content, and face validity. The analyses of the validation steps were carried out by calculating the Content Validity Index (CVI) and thematic content analysis. RESULTS As products of the steps, the protocol structure was defined and the dietary advice for pregnant women were elaborated, considering physiological changes, food consumption, nutritional and health needs, and socioeconomic conditions of this population. The protocol was well evaluated by experts and health professionals in terms of clarity, relevance (CVI > 0.8), and applicability. In addition, the participants made some suggestions to improve the clarity of the messages and to expand the applicability of the instrument with Brazilian pregnant women. CONCLUSION The instrument developed fills a gap in clinical protocols on dietary advice for pregnant women focused on promoting a healthy diet, contributing to a healthy pregnancy. In addition, it demonstrates potential to contribute to the qualification of PHC professionals and to the implementation of the DGBP recommendations.
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- Cláudia Raulino Tramontt
- Núcleo de Pesquisas Epidemiológicas em Nutrição e Saúde da Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil,Address for correspondence Cláudia Raulino Tramontt, PhD Dr. Arnaldo715, São Paulo, SP, 01246-904Brazil
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- Núcleo de Pesquisas Epidemiológicas em Nutrição e Saúde da Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil,Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil
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- Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Núcleo de Pesquisas Epidemiológicas em Nutrição e Saúde da Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Núcleo de Pesquisas Epidemiológicas em Nutrição e Saúde da Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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Carvalho MR, Crivellenti LC, Sartorelli DS. Estimate of Dietary Total Antioxidant Capacity of Pregnant Women and Associated Factors. REVISTA BRASILEIRA DE GINECOLOGIA E OBSTETRICIA : REVISTA DA FEDERACAO BRASILEIRA DAS SOCIEDADES DE GINECOLOGIA E OBSTETRICIA 2022; 44:91-99. [PMID: 35213906 PMCID: PMC9948131 DOI: 10.1055/s-0041-1741454] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To investigate the dietary total antioxidant capacity (DTAC) of pregnant women, and associated factors. METHODS Cross-sectional study conducted with 785 pregnant adult women attended in primary health care centers of Ribeirão Preto, state of São Paulo, Brazil. Two 24-hour dietary recalls were obtained, and the usual intake was estimated through the Multiple Source Method. The DTAC was estimated using the ferric reducing antioxidant power assay. The relationship between the higher DTAC estimate (≥ median of 4.3 mmol/day) and associated factors was investigated using adjusted logistic models with backward selection. RESULTS In total, 25% of the pregnant women were classified as overweight, and 32% as obese. The median (P25, P75) DTAC was 4.3 (3.3-5.6) mmol/day. Through adjusted logistic regression models with backward selection, a higher chance of DTAC estimates above the median among pregnant women aged ≥ 35 years old (2.01 [1.24-3.27]) was verified when compared with younger pregnant women. Women with prepregnancy overweight (0.63 [0.45-0.89]) and obesity (0.59 [0.40-0.88]) presented a lower chance of DTAC estimates above the median when compared with eutrophic pregnant women. A higher DTAC estimate was positively associated with the use of dietary supplements (1.39 [1.03-1.88]), and negatively associated with total dietary energy (0.59 [0.42-0.85]). CONCLUSION The DTAC estimate over the median was associated with greater age, adequate body weight, use of dietary supplements, and lower energy intake.
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- Mariana Rinaldi Carvalho
- Department of Social Medicine, Public Health Program, Faculdade de Medicina de Ribeirão Preto, Universidade de São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Social Medicine, Public Health Program, Faculdade de Medicina de Ribeirão Preto, Universidade de São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Social Medicine, Faculdade de Medicina de Ribeirão Preto, Universidade de São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil
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LEÃO GMMS, CRIVELLENTI LC, BRITO MFSF, SILVEIRA MF, PINHO LD. Quality of the diet of pregnant women in the scope of Primary Health Care. REV NUTR 2022. [DOI: 10.1590/1678-9865202235e210256] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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ABSTRACT Objective To evaluate the quality of the diet of the pregnant women monitored by the Family Health Strategy teams and associated factors. Methods This is a population-based cross-sectional study, carried out with 1244 pregnant women between 2018 and 2019. The Diet Quality Index Adapted for Pregnant Women was used to measure the quality of the diet and associate it with risk factors (sociodemographic, obstetric, clinical, behavioral, nutritional status) during the pregnancy. A hierarchical model composed of three blocks was used. A multinomial logistic regression was applied. Results The general average of this Diet Quality Index was 72.75 points, the average of the 1st tercile was 56.06 points, the average of the 2nd tercile was 73.71 points and the average of the 3rd was 88.51 points. The worst diet quality was related to pregnant women with lower education (OR=2.36; 95% CI=1.39-4.01), sedentary women (OR=1.37; 95% CI=1.17-2, 61), those who had a negative self-perception of food (OR=2.00; 95% CI=1.45-2.76) and who had 3 to 5 meals a day (OR=1.83; 95% CI=1.26-2.77), and less than 3 (OR=2.64; 95% CI=1.13-6.18). Conclusion The present study identified that pregnant women with less education, sedentary, and with inadequate nutritional characteristics presented worse diet qualities.
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Ruiz AMP, Assumpção DD, Malta DC, Francisco PMSB. Consumption of healthy food and ultra-processed products: comparison between pregnant and non-pregnant women, Vigitel 2018. REVISTA BRASILEIRA DE SAÚDE MATERNO INFANTIL 2021. [DOI: 10.1590/1806-93042021000200009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Abstract Objectives: to characterize pregnant women’s eating habits and compare them to women of reproductive age, and to analyze the association between pregnancy and eating habits. Methods: a cross-sectional study with 13,108 women aged 18 to 50 years (179 pregnant women), included in the Vigitel 2018 telephone survey. Eating habits were assessed by the frequency of food consumption considered as food quality markers and by food eaten in previous day. NOVA classification was used to categorize food into: natural/minimally processed, and ultra-processed food products. The differences were verified by Pearson's Chi-square test and Poisson multiple regression. Results: in pregnant women, we observed lower percentages of natural juice intake (27.5%) and fruit (10.1%) 0-2 times/week, and higher percentages of juice (36.4%) 3-4 times and fruit (74.2%) ≥ 5 times/week compared to non-pregnant women. No differences were detected in the daily frequencies of food intake among the women. The day before the interview, almost 95% of the pregnant women consumed ultra-processed products. Pregnant women reported a lower frequency of soft drink consumption (12.3%) and sauces (7.4%) than non-pregnant women. Conclusion: pregnant women and non-pregnant women had high consumption of ultraprocessed products, highlighting the necessity of interventions, aiming to promote healthy eating.
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Almoraie NM, Saqaan R, Alharthi R, Alamoudi A, Badh L, Shatwan IM. Snacking patterns throughout the life span: potential implications on health. Nutr Res 2021; 91:81-94. [PMID: 34144310 DOI: 10.1016/j.nutres.2021.05.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2021] [Revised: 05/02/2021] [Accepted: 05/11/2021] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Eating outside the three main meals - in other words, snacking - is a part of the dietary pattern of individuals in all stages of life. The quality and pattern of snacking have an impact on health during the life span. Thus, the aim of this review was to evaluate various patterns and health outcomes of the snacking habits of different demographical groups, from children to the elderly, throughout their life span. We discuss the snacking pattern among children and adolescents, which is characterized by consuming high energy foods with low nutrient value, and which is associated with increased risk of obesity. During university years, study stress and lack of time were obstacles to a healthy dietary pattern involving nutritious snacks, although awareness of the importance of healthy snacks was higher in this group than among younger age groups. Employment status and skipping regular meals were important factors affecting snacking quality and patterns in adulthood. Unhealthy snacks, high in energy, sugar, and salt and low in nutrients, were demonstrated to have a negative impact on individuals' health, such as oral health, blood pressure, obesity, and diabetes. In conclusion, encouraging individuals to consume healthy snacks that are high in nutrients through education to help them plan for their snacks is important to enhance health and reduce disease risk.
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- Noha M Almoraie
- Department of Food and Nutrition, Faculty of Human Sciences and Design, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
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- Department of Food and Nutrition, Faculty of Human Sciences and Design, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Food and Nutrition, Faculty of Human Sciences and Design, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Food and Nutrition, Faculty of Human Sciences and Design, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Food and Nutrition, Faculty of Human Sciences and Design, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Food and Nutrition, Faculty of Human Sciences and Design, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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