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Food environment of a Brazilian public university: challenges to promote healthy eating / Ambiente alimentario de una universidad pública brasileña: desafíos para promover una alimentación saludable
Barbosa, Roseane; Henriques, Patrícia; Guerra, Hevelyn; Emerentino, Jéssica; Soares, Daniele; Dias, Patrícia; Ferreira, Daniele.
  • Barbosa, Roseane; Universidade Federal Fluminense. Faculdade de Nutrição. Niterói. BR
  • Henriques, Patrícia; Universidade Federal Fluminense. Faculdade de Nutrição. Niterói. BR
  • Guerra, Hevelyn; Universidade Federal Fluminense. Faculdade de Nutrição. Niterói. BR
  • Emerentino, Jéssica; Universidade Federal Fluminense. Faculdade de Nutrição. Niterói. BR
  • Soares, Daniele; Universidade Federal Fluminense. Faculdade de Nutrição. Niterói. BR
  • Dias, Patrícia; Universidade Federal Fluminense. Faculdade de Nutrição. Niterói. BR
  • Ferreira, Daniele; Universidade Federal Fluminense. Faculdade de Nutrição. Niterói. BR
Rev. chil. nutr ; 47(3): 443-448, jun. 2020. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-1126142
ABSTRACT
This study evaluated the food environment (FE) of a Brazilian public university regarding availability, accommodation and economic accessibility. Audits and check lists were used. Foods and meals marketed in the university were classified according to their level of processing. FE of the university was composed of 21 food services (FS), a central university restaurant (UR) and four satellite UR. Accommodations in most FS included furniture for customers and two provided free water. UR had an adequate physical structure and provided water during meals. Meal prices were much higher in FS compared to the UR. With respect to availability, the highest percentage of foods marketed were ultra-processed. Fruits, vegetables were offered daily at the UR. The university food environment was characterized by providing a large supply of ultra-processed foods in FS located on all campuses; however, fresh or minimally processed food options were available only at UR.
RESUMEN
Este estudio evaluó el entorno alimentario de una universidad pública brasileña con respecto a las dimensiones de disponibilidad, alojamiento y accesibilidad económica. Se realizó una auditoría y se aplicó una lista de verificación. Los alimentos y comidas comercializados por los establecimientos alimentarios se clasificaron según su grado de procesamiento. El entorno alimentario de la universidad estaba compuesto por 21 Servicios de Alimentación, un Restaurante Universitario central y cuatro Comedores Satélites. El alojamiento en la mayoría de los servicios de alimentación incluía muebles para los clientes y sólo dos ofrecían agua gratuitamente. El Restaurant Universitario tenía una estructura física adecuada y proveía agua durante las comidas. Los precios de las comidas en los Servicios de Alimentación fueron más altos que en el Restaurant Universitario. En la dimensión disponibilidad, el mayor porcentaje de alimentos comercializados en los Servicios de Alimentación eran ultraprocesados. En el Restaurant Universitario disponía diariamente de frutas y verduras. En resumen, el entorno alimentario universitario, dominado por los Servicios de Alimentación ubicados en todos los campus se caracterizó por proporcionar un gran suministro de alimentos ultraprocesados. Sin embargo, las opciones de alimentos frescos o mínimamente procesados solo estaban disponibles en Restaurant Universitario.
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Universities / Environment / Food Services Type of study: Observational study / Prevalence study / Risk factors Limits: Humans Country/Region as subject: South America / Brazil Language: English Journal: Rev. chil. nutr Journal subject: Nutritional Sciences Year: 2020 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: Universidade Federal Fluminense/BR

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Universities / Environment / Food Services Type of study: Observational study / Prevalence study / Risk factors Limits: Humans Country/Region as subject: South America / Brazil Language: English Journal: Rev. chil. nutr Journal subject: Nutritional Sciences Year: 2020 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: Universidade Federal Fluminense/BR