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Introduction: Adherence to dietary patterns that involve high consumption of saturated fat and ultra-processed foods are closely related to damage to workers' health Objective: To assess the sociodemographic factors associated with the dietary patterns of civil servants at a public university in Ceará. Methods: The sample consisted of 177 technical-administrative employees. A questionnaire with socioeconomic data and two 24-hour food recalls were applied. Patterns were identified by principal component factor analysis, followed by orthogonal varimax rotation. Poisson regression was used to estimate the prevalence ratios of socioeconomic and demographic variables to dietary patterns with 95% confidence intervals (95% CI). Results: Five dietary patterns were found: mixed, healthy, traditional Brazilian, energy-rich and Northeastern. Female servants (PR= 0.24; 95% CI= 0.14 - 0.41) and individuals without a partner (PR= 0.60; 95% CI= 0.36 - 0.99) showed lower adherence to the Brazilian traditional pattern. For the Northeastern pattern, servants with higher education (PR= 0.50; 95% CI= 0.28 - 0.89) and women (PR= 0.46; 95% CI= 0.28 - 0. 78). Older adults (= 45 years) had lower adherence (PR= 0.47; 95% CI= 0.27-0.81) to the energy-rich pattern. Discussion: The dietary patterns found, as well as the prevalence of consumption according to age group, agree with other findings in the Brazilian population and in different countries. Conclusions: Sociodemographic factors are associated with the eating patterns of the civil servants studied and need to be considered in actions to promote healthy eating practices. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Introduction: The increase in the consumption of ultra-processed foods and overweight has been widely discussed in recent years. Objective: To investigate the association between the consumption of ultra-processed food with overweight and abdominal obesity in students from a Public University in Ceará. Materials and Methods: Cross-sectional study, whose final sample included 380 students linked to the courses of the Center of Health Sciences (CCS). The collection was made through the measurement of anthropometric measures and application of questionnaires. The anthropometric data measured were weight, height and waist circumference (WC). The food consumption was collected by means of two 24-hour recall tests, applied on nonconsecutive days. Poisson Regression with robust variance estimation was performed in a bivariate and multivariate analysis to estimate the Prevalence Ratios (PR) and 95% Confidence Intervals of the relationship between consumption of ultra-processed foods and overweight and abdominal obesity. Results: In relation to the percentage caloric contribution of ultra-processed food, we observed a mean contribution of 27.7 (20.2%) versus 56.5 (20.7%) for fresh and minimally processed food. The majority (67.6%) were not overweight and abdominally obese (90.5%). There were no significant associations between overweight and abdominal obesity with the consumption of ultra-processed foods. Conclusion: Although there was no association, the percentage of consumption of ultraprocessed foods in the sample is considerable, and educational actions are required to improve food quality in the university environment. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study aimed to evaluate the association between the eating patterns and the pre gestational obesity in pregnant women from Fortaleza, Ceará. The method used was a cross-sectional study with 401 pregnant women between 19 and 45 years old, treated in a hospital that is a reference in the care of risk pregnancy and in eight health units in Fortaleza, Ceará. Food consumption was investigated using a validated food frequency questionnaire, and the eating patterns were identified using factor analysis for main components, followed by Varimax orthogonal rotation. Obesity was measured according to the body mass index (BMI). Poisson Regression with robust estimation of variance was used to estimate the prevalence ratio of eating patterns in relation to pre gestational obesity, adjusted by sociodemographic variables. Four main eating patterns were identified: "healthy cearense", "rich in protein", "snacks" and "popular". A higher adherence to the "healthy cearense" pattern was associated to a higher prevalence of pre gestational obesity (PR: 1,33; CI 95% 1,01-1,77), the greater adherence to the "popular" pattern was related to the lower prevalence of pre-pregnancy obesity (PR: 0.69; 95% CI 0.51-0.92). It was concluded that there are four main food consumption patterns in the pregnant women from Fortaleza that were studied and the associations between the "healthy cearense" and "popular" patterns and pre gestational obesity were shown. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Introduction: The increase in the consumption of ultra-processed foods and overweight has been widely discussed in recent years. Objective: To investigate the association between the consumption of ultra-processed food with overweight and abdominal obesity in students from a Public University in Ceará. Materials and Methods: Cross-sectional study, whose final sample included 380 students linked to the courses of the Center of Health Sciences (CCS). The collection was made through the measurement of anthropometric measures and application of questionnaires. The anthropometric data measured were weight, height and waist circumference (WC). The food consumption was collected by means of two 24-hour recall tests, applied on nonconsecutive days. Poisson Regression with robust variance estimation was performed in a bivariate and multivariate analysis to estimate the Prevalence Ratios (PR) and 95% Confidence Intervals of the relationship between consumption of ultra-processed foods and overweight and abdominal obesity. Results: In relation to the percentage caloric contribution of ultra-processed food, we observed a mean contribution of 27.7 (20.2%) versus 56.5 (20.7%) for fresh and minimally processed food. The majority (67.6%) were not overweight and abdominally obese (90.5%). There were no significant associations between overweight and abdominal obesity with the consumption of ultra-processed foods. Conclusion: Although there was no association, the percentage of consumption of ultraprocessed foods in the sample is considerable, and educational actions are required to improve food quality in the university environment. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Objectives: investigate whether prenatal characteristics were associated with dietary pattern of pregnant women. Methods: we studied 200 high-risk pregnant women in Fortaleza, Ceará. The identification of dietary patterns was performed through principal component analysis with the orthogonal Varimax rotation. Poisson regression was used to estimate prevalence ratios (PR) and respective confidence intervals (CI95%). Results: three major dietary patterns were identified: 'common Brazilian', 'healthy' and 'energydense'. After adjustments conducted with multivariate analysis, pregnant women who had not received dietary guidance in prenatal consultations (34%) were less likely to adhere to the 'healthy' pattern (PR = 0,81; CI95%= 0,67-0,95). Pregnant women who attended an appropriate number of consultations (= 6 consultations) (41%) showed greater adherence to the 'healthy' pattern (PR = 1,15; CI95%= 1,01-1,32) and lower adherence to the 'energy-dense' pattern (PR = 0,85; CI95%= 0,74-0,99). Conclusion:it was observed that the high-risk pregnant women who attended an adequate number of consultations during the prenatal care had a higher chance to adhere to the 'healthy' pattern and a lower chance to adhere to the 'energy-dense' pattern. Not receiving guidelines on prenatal nutrition was inversely associated with the healthy pattern. Thus, the importance of high-risk pregnant women undergoing an appropriate prenatal care is reinforced. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Objectives: to identify dietary patterns of children under two years of age in primary care, associating them with maternal variables.. Methods: cross-sectional study carried out in basic health units. Sample selected for convenience with 321 children under two years old and their mothers. Food consumption was obtained through a 24-hour food record. The method of factor analysis by main components was used to determine dietary patterns. Associations between maternal variables and dietary patterns were tested.. Results: "mixed", "porridge" and "snacks" patterns were identified. Receiving guidance on infant feeding was related to greater adherence to the "mixed" (p = 0.02; PR = 2.98; 95% CI95% = 1.49-5.96) and "porridge" (p = 0.026; PR = 2.10; CI95% = 1.09-4.02) patterns. Experience with breastfeeding showed greater adherence to the "porridge" standards (p=0.038; PR = 1.78; CI95%= 1.03-3.08) and "snacks" (p = 0.026; PR = 1.09; CI95% = 1.01-1.18) and children of overweight mothers showed less adherence to the "snacks" pattern (p = 0.042; PR = 0.51; CI95%= 0.26-0.98). Conclusions: patterns found were associated with guidance on infant feeding and breastfeeding, previous experience with breastfeeding, as well as with maternal excess weight, emphasizing the importance of professional guidance for greater adherence to more varied and healthy consumption patterns and that include the different food groups. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Introduction: University students have changes in eating behavior resulting from concern with activities and academic training, which can lead to an increase in the consumption of highly palatable foods. Objective: The aim of the present study was to evaluate the correlation between the consumption of ultra-processed foods and the eating behavior of university students. Materials and Methods: Crosssectional study, carried out with 348 students from a public university. Socioeconomic, demographic, behavior and food consumption data were collected. The models were adjusted for age, body mass index and total energy intake. Analyzes were conducted using the SAS software, online version. Results and discussion: The average energy intake was 2,276 Kcal, 27.2% of which came from ultraprocessed foods. Regarding the analysis of eating behavior, we found that 32.3% of university students showed external eating behavior. External eating behavior was correlated with increased intake of ultraprocessed foods in both sexes. Women had a higher score for emotional intake, with an average of 33.2 points. Conclusion: Factors external to food are associa-te with increased consumption of ultra-processed foods. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Introduction: Obesity is closely linked to several deadly diseases and chronic health problems, such as diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular diseases, cancer and mental health. The brazilian adolescents' food consumption can be characterized by the presence of healthy eating markers, high consumption of beans and vegetables, as unhealthy eating markers, high consumption of treats and ultra-processed salty foods. Objective: The aim of this study was to analyze food intake about children and adolescents with overweight and obesity based on Food Guides for a Brazilian population. Materials and Methods: The study is of the analytical cross-sectional type, with a quantitative approach. The food consumption was analyzed from the 24-h recall, using the food guidelines of the Food Guides (2006 and 2014). Food consumption was compared between the groups studied (group without severe obesity - OB; and with severe obesity - OG). Statistical analysis was used in the Mann - Whitney test, adopting a level of significance of 5%. Results and Discussion: The sample showed low consumption of In natura (10.22%) and processed foods (11.08%), with the largest caloric contribution coming from minimally processed foods (48.57%), followed by ultra-processed (21, 59%). Although the recommendations are met when consuming most minimally processed foods, most of this consumption comes from eating meat. Conclusion: the sample studied showed that the consumption of meat and milk has an impact on the presence of severe obesity and the average intake of ultra-processed foods was twice that of In natura foods. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Introduction: Obesity is closely linked to several deadly diseases and chronic health problems, such as diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular diseases, cancer and mental health. The brazilian adolescents' food consumption can be characterized by the presence of healthy eating markers, high consumption of beans and vegetables, as unhealthy eating markers, high consumption of treats and ultra-processed salty foods. Objective: The aim of this study was to analyze food intake about children and adolescents with overweight and obesity based on Food Guides for a Brazilian population. Materials and Methods: The study is of the analytical cross-sectional type, with a quantitative approach. The food consumption was analyzed from the 24-h recall, using the food guidelines of the Food Guides (2006 and 2014). Food consumption was compared between the groups studied (group without severe obesity - OB; and with severe obesity - OG). Statistical analysis was used in the Mann - Whitney test, adopting a level of significance of 5%. Results and Discussion: The sample showed low consumption of In natura (10.22%) and processed foods (11.08%), with the largest caloric contribution coming from minimally processed foods (48.57%), followed by ultra-processed (21, 59%). Although the recommendations are met when consuming most minimally processed foods, most of this consumption comes from eating meat. Conclusion: the sample studied showed that the consumption of meat and milk has an impact on the presence of severe obesity and the average intake of ultra-processed foods was twice that of In natura foods. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Food behavior is conceptualized from the reactions to food, involving all actions to the act of feeding (with whom to eat, where to eat, what to eat and how to eat), which are influenced by emotional, social and environmental factors. Therefore, the objective of this study was to characterize the eating behavior and nutritional status of adult teachers at a University Center. A quantitative and descriptive crosssectional study carried out in the city of Fortaleza, State of Ceará, in a University Center with 50 teachers in the period of April 2017. The sample was randomly selected for convenience. The restriction feeding behavior was the one that obtained the highest score in the female sex, representing an average of 31.3 (± 8.0), whereas in the male sex, it was the behavior of external ingestion, representing an average of 30.9 (± 5,2). The women showed lower values of weight and BMI, besides lower risk for metabolic complications according to the average. The nutritional status of the female presented better conditions than the male sex, however it was not possible to affirm that a type of feeding behavior defined the nutritional status. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Objective: evaluate the inter-relations between non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and dietary factors in a population of hypertensive elders.Methods: 229 hypertensive elder patients were evaluated, from June to December 2009. All the patients that accepted to participate in the study signed a free consent term. An anthropometric evaluation was carried out and the body composition was evaluated. The diagnosis of NAFLD was determined by the American guidelines. The regular food intake was estimated through a 24 hour questionnaire.Results: the weighted excess, by the body mass index and excess of abdominal fat, were associated with NAFLD (p < 0.001). An inverse profile was found with the diet variables.Conclusion: the studied group presents a health risk situation, considering the nutritional status markers. The regular diet appeared to be inadequate, showing excess of sodium and low fiber and vegetables intake. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]