Factors associated with the feeding practices of the adult population of Goiânia, Goiás, Brazil

This cross-sectional study identified the factors associated with adult feeding practices in Goiânia, the capital of the state of Goiás, in the Midwestern region of Brazil, by means of telephone interviews with 2,002 adults (> 18 years old). Information about demographic aspects, lifestyle, nutritional status, and food consumption was collected, leading to a sum of healthy food choices. It was observed that men and women have an average of two healthy food choices and low frequency of fruit intake (5.4% of men; 8.5% of women), as well as the consumption of legumes and vegetables (18.1% of men; 22.6% of women). The hierarchical multiple regression analysis revealed that the mean healthy food choice among men increases with age and physical practice, and among women, with paid work. The prevalence of unhealthy food choices associated with other risk behaviors favors the development of chronic diseases. Multi-strategy and intersectorial actions are necessary to overcome this situation.

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Main Authors:	Alexandre,Veruska Prado, Peixoto,Maria do Rosário Gondim, Schmitz,Bethsáida de Abreu Soares, Moura,Erly Catarina de
Format:	Digital revista
Language:	English
Published:	Associação Brasileira de Saúde Coletiva 2014
Online Access:	http://old.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1415-790X2014000100267
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