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Body image dissatisfaction and dietary patterns according to nutritional status in adolescents

J. pediatr. (Rio J.); 94 (2), 2018
Abstract Objective There is a lack of data on the association between body self-perception and eating patterns in Brazil. Thus, this study aimed to explore the relationship between body image dissatisfaction and eating patterns by the anthropometric status in adolescents. Methods A cross-sectional stud...

Validation of single measurement of 12-hour urine excretion for estimation of sodium and potassium intake. A longitudinal study

Säo Paulo med. j; 136 (2), 2018
ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Evaluation of sodium and potassium intake can be carried out using different methods. Biological markers are able to capture intra and inter-individual variability and are used as separate measurements of consumption. The aim of this study was to test the validity of a single measu...

Prácticas maternas de alimentación e inclusión social de niños mexicanos con discapacidad. Aproximación con grupos focales

RESUMEN Objetivos. El propósito del estudio fue identificar las prácticas maternas alimentarias con niños que presentan algún tipo de discapacidad y su influencia en el proceso de inclusión social. Materiales y métodos. Se realizaron tres grupos focales en los que participaron doce madres o cui...

La transición a la agricultura y la industrialización cambiaron la cara del ser humano: ¿puede el vegetarianismo ser un nuevo factor de cambio?: revisión de la literatura

Int. j. morphol; 36 (1), 2018
RESUMEN: Hace aproximadamente once mil años el ser humano pasó de alimentarse de los animales que cazaba o pescaba y los frutos y plantas que recolectaba, a aquellos que podía crecer a voluntad mediante la agricultura. Este cambio alteró dramáticamente la forma de la cabeza ósea y particularmente d...

Perception versus intake of fruit and vegetables

Rev. Nutr. (Online); 31 (2), 2018
ABSTRACT Objective To compare perception and intake of fruit and vegetables, and to identify the factors associated with misperception of intake. Methods Cross-sectional study with 3,414 participants of the Health Academy Program from Belo Horizonte (MG), Brazil. Stages of change from Transtheoretical ...

The under-reporting of energy intake influences the dietary pattern reported by obese women in the waiting list for bariatric surgery

Rev. Nutr. (Online); 31 (2), 2018
ABSTRACT Objective To verify the interference of the energy intake under-reporting in the determination of the dietary patterns and nutrient intakes reported by obese women in the waiting list for bariatric surgery. Methods The study included 412 women aged 20 to 45 years with a body mass index ranging...

Dificuldades alimentares em pré-escolares, práticas alimentares pregressas e estado nutricional

Rev. paul. pediatr; 36 (1), 2018
RESUMO Objetivo: Identificar a prevalência de dificuldade alimentar (DA) em pré-escolares, sua associação com fatores epidemiológicos e práticas alimentares pregressas, bem como sua repercussão sobre o estado nutricional. Métodos: Estudo transversal com aplicação de questionário às mães ...

Construction of a biological rhythm assessment scale for children

Abstract Introduction Biological rhythm is associated with the level of alertness, cognitive performance and mood of the individuals. Its regularity is essential to preserve good health and quality of life. Objective To present the steps for the construction of the scale entitled Biological Rhythm Inte...

Hábitos alimentarios y funcionalidad familiar en familias de la región metropolitana: un estudio descriptivo

Existen múltiples estudios acerca del funcionamiento familiar en la población chilena y sobre sus prácticas alimenticias, relacionándose ambas con morbilidades psicológicas o psiquiátricas. A pesar de esto, no logramos encontrar estudios que relacionen específicamente los hábitos alimenticios c...

The effect of size and density on nut removal in Syagrus loefgrenii Glassman (Arecaceae) in the Brazilian Cerrado

Braz. j. biol; 78 (1), 2018
Abstract In this study I tested the effect of Syagrus loefgrenii nut size and number on the intensity of removal by rodents across seasons. Trials were performed in which piles of either small or large endocarps (1, 3, 6, 12, and 25) were subjected to removal by rodents in the Cerrado (Brazilian savanna)...