Marcadores de consumo alimentar e estado nutricional de beneficiárias do programa bolsa família acompanhadas pelo sistema de vigilância alimentar e nutricional (SISVAN) na cidade de Natal/RN

Abstract

Poor diet originates from the consumption of ultra-processed foods, highlighted as one of the risk factors for the Brazilian population. Taking into account the prevalence of NCD diseases. Thus, the objective of the study is to analyze the nutritional status and food consumption of populations that were served at the Family Health Unit (USF) in the city of Natal-RN. The study was carried out through an analysis of the SISVAN web questionnaires, available in the E-gestor database only adults participating in Bolsa Família. For statistical analyses, the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) software version 23.0 (IBM Inc. Chicago, IL) was used. Spearman's correlation (rho) was performed between the numerical variables, referring to the number of meals per day and: weight, body mass index and frequency of ultra-processed and fresh foods. Data from 59 women were evaluated, most of them overweight, consuming an average of 5 meals a day, and the majority eating in front of the TV, with current consumption of ultra-processed foods. The prevalence of overweight was identified among those selected, with a positive correlation between the number of meals, BMI and the consumption of ultra-processed foods.