Abstract
Objective: To analyze the diet quality of university students as a risk factor for bowel cancer. Methods: Cross-sectional study with 100 university students of the Gastronomy undergraduate course of a private teaching institution in Montes Claros, Minas Gerais. The body mass index (BMI) was assessed. Data on eating behavior, physical activity practice, and feeding frequency was collected. Descriptive analysis was conducted. Results: From the results, it was verified that 46% (n=46) of the students presented increased body mass, that is, BMI ≥ 25 kg/m2 (overweight and obesity). Analysis of the eating habits showed body weight change in 44% of the interviewees; of these, 25% presented body mass gain. Among the interviewees, 41% reported consuming encased meats, pizzas and fast foods, among others, and 57% reported consuming processed foods 1 to 3 times a week. High-sugar foods (sugar-sweetened coffee, soft drinks and chocolate) were daily consumed by 71%, 30% and 24% of the participants. The consumption of grains (chia, flaxseed and quinoa) was reported by 7% of them. Conclusion: High consumption of processed and/or industrialized foods was observed, with high contents of fat and sugar, in conjunction with low intake of grains. This dietary situation associated with a sedentary lifestyle represent risk factors for the onset of a neoplasia.
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it was verified that 46%
This dietary situation associated with a sedentary lifestyle represent risk factors for the onset
Verifica-se que, mesmo com todos os alertas apresentados pelos projetos de educação nutricional, ainda é elevado o consumo de alimentos e bebidas processados, os quais se caracterizam por serem ricos em gorduras e açúcares, o que auxilia no aumento dos índices de sobrepeso, de obesidade e de outras doenças crônicas na população[23]
Summary
Objetivo: Analisar a qualidade da alimentação de universitários como fator de risco para câncer de intestino. Aferiu-se o índice de massa corporal (IMC). Resultados: A partir dos resultados, verificou-se que 46% (n=46) dos estudantes estavam com a massa corporal elevada, ou seja, IMC ≥ 25 kg/m2 (sobrepeso e obesidade). A análise dos hábitos alimentares demonstrou mudança de peso corporal em 44% dos entrevistados, destes 25% apresentou ganho de massa corporal. 41% alegou consumir embutidos, pizzas e fast foods dentre outros, e 57% relatou consumir alimentos industrializados de 1 a 3 vezes por semana. Conclusão: Observou-se alto consumo de alimentos processados e/ou industrializados com alto teor de gorduras e açúcares, juntamente com uma baixa ingestão de grãos. Essa conjuntura alimentar associada a um estilo de vida sedentário são fatores de risco para a instalação de um quadro de neoplasia.
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