Padrões de consumo de alimentos e fatores associados em adultos de Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brasil: Projeto OBEDIARP Dietary patterns and correlates in adults living in Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo State, Brazil: the OBEDIARP Project

Abstract

O objetivo deste estudo foi descrever e identificar fatores associados aos padrões de consumo de alimentos de residentes no Município de Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brasil. Trata-se de estudo transversal realizado entre sujeitos de ambos os sexos e com idade > 30 anos (n = 930; n ponderado = 2.197). Empregou-se a análise fatorial na identificação dos padrões de consumo obtidos por questionário semiquantitativo. Identificaram-se quatro padrões: (a) obesogênico: mais frequente entre os mais ativos, com maior escolaridade e idade This study aimed to identify and analyze correlates of dietary patterns in residents of Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo State, Brazil. This was a cross-sectional study including both men and women aged > 30 years (n = 930, weighted sample = 2,197). Factor analysis was applied to identify food consumption patterns, using a semi-quantitative questionnaire. Four patterns were identified: (a) obesogenic: associated with more physical activity, more schooling, and age < 40 years; (b) healthy: associated with female gender, individuals without overweight, older adults, central obesity, more physical activity, and higher socioeconomic status; (c) mixed: without overweight, female gender, and younger adults; and (d) popular: associated with absence of hypercholesterolemia and lower family income. The results highlight the need to encourage eating healthy foods in order to prevent chronic non-communicable diseases.

Keywords

• Consumo de Alimentos
• Obesidade
• Saúde do Adulto
• Food Consumption
• Obesity
• Adult Health