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Maternal consumption of ultra-processed foods and newborn exposure to perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)
Maternal consumption of ultra-processed foods and newborn exposure to perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)

Abstract: Evolving evidence shows that ultra-processed food consumption may increase exposure to chemicals used in food packaging and production, such as per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances, phthalates, and bisphenols. Studies suggested that these contaminants may be transferred from mother to child thr...

Two validity evidences of the ESQUADA and Brazilians' dietary quality levels

ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE Assess two validity evidences of the diet quality scale (ESQUADA) for the selection of items with better discrimination of the Brazilians' diet quality and propose a description in score levels. METHODS Brazilian adolescents and adults residing in the country (n = 2,059) answered a...

Dietary patterns in Mexican preschool children are associated with stunting and overweight

ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE To evaluate the association between dietary patterns, stunting, and overweight among Mexican preschoolers. METHODS This study was conducted with anthropometric (weight, height/length), sociodemographic (age, gender, education level of household head, socioeconomic status, country r...

Nova score for the consumption of ultra-processed foods: description and performance evaluation in Brazil

ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE To describe the Nova score for the consumption of ultra-processed foods (UPF) and evaluate its potential in reflecting the dietary share of UPF in Brazil. METHODS This study was conducted in São Paulo with a convenience sample of 300 adults. Using a tablet, participants answered a...

Consumption of ultra-processed foods and its association with sociodemographic factors in the adult population of the 27 Brazilian state capitals (2019)

ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE To describe the magnitude of consumption of ultra-processed foods in the adult population (≥ 18 years old) in the capitals of the 27 federative units of Brazil, as well as its association with sociodemographic variables. METHODS Data used in this study stem from participants ...

Food frequency questionnaire for adults in the Brazilian Northeast region: emphasis on the level of food processing

ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE To develop a quantitative Food Frequency Questionnaire (FFQ) for adults in the Northeast region of Brazil, in order to identify the frequency of consumption of foods considered to be of protection and risk for chronic non-communicable diseases (NCDs), grouping food items by processin...

Avaliação dos hábitos alimentares em estudantes universitários
Evaluation of food habits in university students

Objetivo: Avaliar os hábitos alimentares de estudantes universitários. Método: Estudo descritivo, transversal, realizado com 204 universitários, por meio de questões adaptadas do instrumento para a Vigilância de Fatores de Risco e Proteção Para Doenças Crônicas por Inquérito Telefônico do Min...

Diet and supplement assessment in a Brazilian urban population

ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: To assess total usual nutrient intakes from foods and dietary supplements by age, sex, physical activity, and nutritional status, and to compare usual nutrient intakes to the Dietary Reference Intakes among non-users and users of dietary supplements in an urban population. METHODS: ...

Hábitos alimentarios en estudiantes de enfermería de una universidad privada en la ciudad de Medellín

Introducción: La nutrición es la ingesta, absorción y utilización de alimentos de acuerdo con los requerimientos necesarios para un buen funcionamiento del organismo. Objetivo: Identificar los hábitos alimentarios en los estudiantes de la facultad de enfermería de una universidad privada en la ciu...

Cognitive restraint directed at carbohydrates in individuals on low-carb diet with binge eating: the role of guilt about food cravings

ABSTRACT Objective To evaluate whether the carbohydrate-restricted diet leads to higher levels of food cravings in individuals with binge eating. Methods A total of 146 individuals with binge eating participated in the Low-Carb Diet Group (n=48) and Control Group (n=98). The Binge Eating Scale, Hay's...