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Eating Behaviors, Dietary Patterns and Nutritional Status in Children, Adults and the Older Generation

A special issue of International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (ISSN 1660-4601). This special issue belongs to the section "Global Health".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 1 December 2024 | Viewed by 7683

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Prof. Dr. Antonio Augusto Ferreira Carioca

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Department of Nutrition, University of Fortaleza, Fortaleza 60811-905, Brazil
Interests: eating behaviors; nutritional epidemiology; social epidemiology
Prof. Dr. Ilana Nogueira Bezerra

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Postgraduate Program in Nutrition and Health, Ceara State University, Fortaleza 60714-903, Brazil
Interests: dietary surveys; nutritional epidemiology; eating behaviors

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Dear Colleagues,

Eating behavior and dietary patterns have been studied by the most important scientists in the field of nutrition and nutritional epidemiology. Much interest has been placed in understanding how eating behaviors and dietary patterns influence health and nutritional status throughout life cycles. Eating behaviors and dietary patterns have multiple causal factors and have numerous implications for health and nutritional status during various life cycles. The use of innovative methods and tools from psychology and statistics has changed our view of the interface and relationship between behaviors and lifestyles on nutritional status. However, there are still many gaps, especially related to measurement tools, analysis methods, and innovative approaches to evaluate the determinants and impacts of these issues. This Special Issue is aimed at understanding causal factors of eating behaviors and dietary patterns and how they are developed throughout individuals’ life, including actions and behaviors guided by thoughts, beliefs, knowledge, values, culture, and environment and how they may be related to the nutritional status of individuals or population groups. Articles addressing the themes: eating behavior, dietary patterns, and nutritional status are invited for this Special Issue, especially those that combine the use of innovative tools in the evaluation of this interface and have an expanded view of nutrition science and nutritional epidemiology.

Prof. Dr. Antonio Augusto Ferreira Carioca
Prof. Dr. Ilana Nogueira Bezerra
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Keywords

  • eating behaviors
  • dietary patterns
  • food security
  • nutritional status
  • nutritional evaluation
  • population studies in public health
  • food environment
  • dietary surveys

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Place of Residence Is Associated with Dietary Intake and BMI-SDS in Children and Adolescents: Findings from the DONALD Cohort Study
by Janosch Klemm, Ines Perrar, Christian Borgemeister, Ute Alexy and Ute Nöthlings
Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2024, 21(1), 46; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph21010046 - 28 Dec 2023
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We aimed to determine whether place of residence in the German urban food environment is associated with habitual dietary intake (energy, macronutrients, and food groups) and body mass index (standard deviation score of BMI and BMI-SDS). Our hypothesis was that place of residence [...] Read more.
We aimed to determine whether place of residence in the German urban food environment is associated with habitual dietary intake (energy, macronutrients, and food groups) and body mass index (standard deviation score of BMI and BMI-SDS). Our hypothesis was that place of residence may explain some variation in dietary intake and nutritional outcomes. For the cross-sectional analyses of DONALD study data, we grouped participants according to their geocoded residence in the north or south of Dortmund. We applied robust multi-level mixed effects regression models using residence as a predictor and (1) BMI-SDS or (2) dietary data (daily intake of energy (kcal), macronutrients (energy percentage), or food groups (g/1000 kcal)) as the outcome. Models were adjusted for age, sex, and household socio-economic status. An analysis was carried out on 1267 anthropometric measurements collected annually from 360 participants aged 6–18 years (935 3-day weighed dietary records from 292 participants) between 2014 and 2019. In the fully adjusted models, residence in the south was associated with a lower BMI-SDS (β = −0.42, p = 0.02), lower intake of sugar-sweetened beverages (β = −47.00, p = 0.04), and higher intake of vegetables (β = 11.13, p = 0.04). Findings suggest that the place of residence, beyond individuals’ socio-economic statuses, may be a contributing factor to dietary quality. Full article
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Knowledge, Perception and Consumption of Indigenous Foods in Gauteng Region, South Africa
by Hema Kesa, Alex D. Tchuenchieu Kamgain, Mthokozisi Kwazi Zuma and Xikombiso Mbhenyane
Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2023, 20(20), 6961; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph20206961 - 23 Oct 2023
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Urbanisation in South Africa has led to a nutritional transition from traditional diets (mainly based on indigenous foods) to a Western diet. Currently, the country is one of the most concerned about the prevalence of associated malnutrition and non-communicable diseases. One should, therefore, [...] Read more.
Urbanisation in South Africa has led to a nutritional transition from traditional diets (mainly based on indigenous foods) to a Western diet. Currently, the country is one of the most concerned about the prevalence of associated malnutrition and non-communicable diseases. One should, therefore, question the position of indigenous foods (IFs) in the population’s eating habits since their nutritional and health value is known. This study aimed to collect updated data on South Africans’ true awareness and consumption of indigenous foods, especially in the Gauteng region (the most urbanised province of the country). A quantitative cross-sectional research survey was conducted (n = 746). Among a list of 18 IFs, grain sorghum 32.4% (n = 242), marula 32% (n = 239), pearl millet 21.7% (n = 162), amadumbe 19.3% (n = 144) and cowpea 18.6% (n = 139) were the best known. However, the study noticed a maximum consumption of 19.3% (grain sorghum). Overall, this consumption was seasonal, and its level was significantly defined by race (p < 0.05). Black people consume more IFs compared to coloured people, Indian people and white people. Participants mostly consumed these foods for nutritional and health reasons and pointed out the problem of availability. “Poor image” was rated the lowest by all races (black 5.8%, coloured 4.2%, Indian 7.0% and white 4.1%) regarding the reasons for no or low consumption of IFs. Whatever the race, the desire to increase IF consumption was positive. The promotion of their integration into South African diets should, therefore, be considered as an intervention strategy. Full article
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Factors Associated with Adherence to the Brazilian Food Guide in Food Service Workers
by Lia Silveira Adriano, Brena Barreto Barbosa, Maran Atha Rebelo de Campos, Victoria Maria Ferreira Lima and Eliane Mara Viana Henriques
Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2023, 20(18), 6765; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph20186765 - 15 Sep 2023
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The present study aimed to evaluate factors associated with adherence to the Food Guide for the Brazilian Population (GAPB) among food service workers. A cross-sectional study was conducted with 421 employees from 43 food service establishments located in a capital of Brazil. Health [...] Read more.
The present study aimed to evaluate factors associated with adherence to the Food Guide for the Brazilian Population (GAPB) among food service workers. A cross-sectional study was conducted with 421 employees from 43 food service establishments located in a capital of Brazil. Health and lifestyle data were collected, including the continuous use of medication, smoking, physical activity, and alcohol consumption. An instrument based on the GAPB was utilized, covering the domains of planning, household organization, eating habits, and food choices, according to GAPB recommendations. The findings revealed a direct association between the quality of life scores and the total GAPB adherence score (β = 1.17; p < 0.001), as well as the domains of planning (β = 0.53; p < 0.001), household organization (β = 0.22; p = 0.001), and eating habits (β = 0.38; p < 0.001). Adherence to the GAPB among food service workers was strongly linked to their perception of quality of life, in addition to other factors such as gender, age, education, type of work activity, and variables of lifestyle. Therefore, the eating practices of these employees need to be assessed comprehensively, and enhancing their quality of life can encourage proper and healthy eating. Full article
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Local Food Environment and Consumption of Ultra-Processed Foods: Cross-Sectional Data from the Nutritionists’ Health Study—NutriHS
by Brena Barreto Barbosa, Lucca Nielsen, Breno Souza de Aguiar, Marcelo Antunes Failla, Larissa Fortunato Araújo, Larissa Loures Mendes, Soraia Pinheiro Machado and Antonio Augusto Ferreira Carioca
Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2023, 20(18), 6749; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph20186749 - 13 Sep 2023
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This study aimed to analyze whether community food environments are associated with individual food consumption among nutrition students and newly graduated nutritionists. This cross-sectional study used data from the Nutritionists’ Health Study cohort, which included 357 undergraduate nutrition students from the city of [...] Read more.
This study aimed to analyze whether community food environments are associated with individual food consumption among nutrition students and newly graduated nutritionists. This cross-sectional study used data from the Nutritionists’ Health Study cohort, which included 357 undergraduate nutrition students from the city of Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil. Exposure to the food environment was defined as the proximity and availability of food outlets within a 500 m buffer from the participants’ homes. Food consumption was assessed using a Food Frequency Questionnaire and analyzed according to the NOVA classification. Multi-level linear regression models with fixed effects were used to estimate the presence of food outlets within the buffer and their association with food consumption. The presence of mini-markets in the buffer in the fourth quartile was associated with lower consumption of ultra-processed foods (UPF) when observing socioeconomic and lifestyle conditions (β = −3.29; 95% CI = −6.39 to −0.19). The presence of bakeries and coffee shops was related to lower consumption of ultra-processed foods among participants when observing socioeconomic conditions (β = −3.10; 95% CI = −6.18 to −0.02). There was no clear evidence of an association between the type of food outlet and UPF consumption. The community food environment seemed to influence food consumption among study participants, although clearer and more consistent evidence on this subject is needed. Full article
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Title: Time of energy intake: Association with weight status, diet quality, and sociodemographic characteristics in Brazil
Authors: Paulo Rogério Melo Rodrigues1, Luana Silva Monteiro2, Thaís Meirelles de Vasconcelos3, Iuna Arruda Alves4, Edna Massae Yokoo5, Rosely Sichieri6, Rosangela Alves Pereira4
Affiliation: 1 Faculdade de Nutrição. Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso, Brasil. 2 Instituto de Alimentação e Nutrição. Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Brasil. 3 Programa de Pós-Graduação em Saúde Coletiva, Universidade Estadual do Ceará, Brasil. 4 Departamento de Nutrição Social e Aplicada, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Brasil. 5 Departamento de Epidemiologia e Bioestatística. Instituto de Saúde Coletiva. Universidade Federal Fluminense, Brasil. 6 Instituto de Medicina Social – Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brasil.
Abstract: Background: Dietary patterns and lifestyle factors that affect health outcomes have changed, including the timing of eating, which is called chrono-nutrition. Objective: To estimate the association of time of energy intake with weight status, diet quality, and sociodemographic characteristics in Brazil. Methods: A complex sampling design was used to select the 44,744 ≥10-year-old individuals examined in the nationally representative survey carried out in 2017/2018. Food consumption was assessed by 24-hour recall. The evening/morning energy intake ratio was calculated, standardized, and analyzed by tertile. The association between evening/morning energy intake ratio and weight status was estimated using a polynomial logistic regression model; and with diet quality and sociodemographic characteristics was estimated considering the nonoverlapping 95% confidence interval. Results: Higher evening intake relative to morning intake was associated with men, adolescents and adults, and had higher household income. Individuals with higher evening intake relative to morning intake were 19% more likely to have obesity (OR=1.19; 95%CI= 1.05; 1.35). Higher evening intake relative to morning intake was associated with higher total intake of energy, protein, lipids, and consumption of low-quality diet marker foods. Conclusion: Time of energy intake was associated with obesity among Brazilians, as well as diet quality markers and sociodemographic characteristics. The characterization of the time of energy intake can be useful to tailoring and targeting diet promotion actions and to assist in controlling the obesity epidemic.

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