Neck circumference cutoff points to identify excess android fat / Pontos de corte do perímetro do pescoço para identificar o excesso de gordura androide

Abstract Objective: To evaluate the ability of neck circumference to identify excess android fat and to propose cutoff points for Brazilian children. Method: This was a cross-sectional study with 376 children aged 8 and 9 years enrolled in public and private schools in the urban area of the municipality of Viçosa, Minas Gerais. A semi-structured questionnaire containing sociodemographic and lifestyle information was applied. The following were collected: neck circumference, weight, and height for the calculation of body mass index. The percentage of fat in the android region was determined by dual energy X-ray absorptiometry. Linear regression analysis was used to evaluate the association between neck circumference and android fat, adopting a significance level of 5%. Receiver operating characteristic curves were used to evaluate the capacity of neck circumference to determine the excess android fat, as well as to estimate the cutoff points of neck circumference according to gender. Results: Multiple linear regression showed an association between neck circumference and android fat (β: 2.94, 95% CI: 2.41, 3.47). Neck circumference was able to identify excess android fat in girls (AUC: 0.909, 95% CI: 0.999, 0.945) and boys (AUC: 0.938, 95% CI: 0.892, 0.968). The proposed cutoff points showed satisfactory sensitivity, specificity, and predictive values. Conclusions: Neck circumference is capable of identifying excess android fat in children and can be used in clinical practice and in population studies to determine central adiposity. The proposed cutoff points were satisfactory, but should be validated for other populations.

Resumo Objetivo: Avaliar a capacidade do perímetro do pescoço em identificar o excesso de gordura androide e propor pontos de corte para crianças brasileiras. Método: Estudo transversal com 376 crianças de oito e nove anos, matriculadas em escolas públicas e privadas da área urbana de Viçosa, Minas Gerais. Foi aplicado um questionário semiestruturado com informações sociodemográficas e de estilo de vida. Foram coletados: perímetro do pescoço, peso e estatura para o cálculo do índice de massa corporal. O percentual de gordura na região androide foi determinado pela absorciometria de raios X de dupla energia. A análise de regressão linear foi utilizada para avaliar a associação entre o perímetro do pescoço e a gordura androide, adotando-se o nível de significância de 5%. Por meio das curvas Receiver Operating Characteristic avaliou-se a capacidade do perímetro do pescoço de determinar o excesso de gordura androide, bem como estimaram-se os pontos de corte de perímetro do pescoço segundo o sexo. Resultados: A regressão linear múltipla demonstrou associação entre o perímetro do pescoço e a gordura androide (β: 2,94; IC95%: 2,41; 3,47). O perímetro do pescoço foi capaz de identificar o excesso de gordura androide em meninas (AUC: 0,909; IC95%: 0,859; 0,945) e meninos (AUC: 0,938; IC95%: 0,892; 0,968). Os pontos de corte propostos tiveram valores de sensibilidade, especificidade e preditivos satisfatórios. Conclusões: O perímetro do pescoço é uma medida capaz de identificar o excesso de gordura androide em crianças, pode ser usado na prática clínica e em estudos populacionais para determinar a adiposidade central. Os pontos de corte propostos foram satisfatórios, entretanto devem ser validados para outras populações.

Neck circumference cutoff points to identify excess android fat.

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the ability of neck circumference to identify excess android fat and to propose cutoff points for Brazilian children. METHOD: This was a cross-sectional study with 376 children aged 8 and 9 years enrolled in public and private schools in the urban area of the municipality of Viçosa, Minas Gerais. A semi-structured questionnaire containing sociodemographic and lifestyle information was applied. The following were collected: neck circumference, weight, and height for the calculation of body mass index. The percentage of fat in the android region was determined by dual energy X-ray absorptiometry. Linear regression analysis was used to evaluate the association between neck circumference and android fat, adopting a significance level of 5%. Receiver operating characteristic curves were used to evaluate the capacity of neck circumference to determine the excess android fat, as well as to estimate the cutoff points of neck circumference according to gender. RESULTS: Multiple linear regression showed an association between neck circumference and android fat (ß: 2.94, 95% CI: 2.41, 3.47). Neck circumference was able to identify excess android fat in girls (AUC: 0.909, 95% CI: 0.999, 0.945) and boys (AUC: 0.938, 95% CI: 0.892, 0.968). The proposed cutoff points showed satisfactory sensitivity, specificity, and predictive values. CONCLUSIONS: Neck circumference is capable of identifying excess android fat in children and can be used in clinical practice and in population studies to determine central adiposity. The proposed cutoff points were satisfactory, but should be validated for other populations.

O consumo de produtos ultraprocessados está associado ao melhor nível socioecocômico das famílias das crianças / The consumption of ultra-processed products is associated with the best socioeconomic level of the children's families

Resumo O objetivo deste artigo é avaliar o consumo de produtos ultraprocessados e fatores associados em crianças pré-púberes. Estudo transversal realizado com 378 crianças de 8 e 9 anos matriculadas em escolas públicas e privadas de Viçosa-MG. O consumo alimentar foi avaliado por três recordatórios de 24h. Os dados dietéticos foram tabulados no software Diet Pro® 5i, para quantificar o consumo energético. Para análise dos grupos de consumo alimentar foi utilizada a técnica Two-Step Cluster, por meio do software Stata versão 13.0. Os alimentos foram agrupados e classificados como marcadores de alimentação "saudável" e "não saudável". A associação entre as variáveis sociodemográficas e os grupos formados foi verificada por meio da Regressão de Poisson. Obteve-se a formação de dois grupos alimentares: "saudável" e "não saudável". A ingestão calórica de ultraprocessados foi menor no grupo "saudável" (20,5%) em relação ao "não saudável" (24,1%; P=0,043). No modelo multivariado, crianças de escola privada (RP = 1,25, P<0,001), que não recebiam Bolsa Família (RP=1,13, P=0,036) e cuja mãe trabalhava (RP=1,38, P<0,001) apresentaram maior chance de consumo "não saudável". O consumo de produtos ultraprocessados associou-se ao maior poder aquisitivo das famílias de crianças pré-púberes.

Abstract The aim of this study was to evaluate the intake of ultra-processed foods and associated factors in prepubertal children. It is a cross-sectional study with 378 children aged 8 and 9 years enrolled in public and private schools in Viçosa-MG. Food intake was assessed by three 24-hour dietary recalls. Dietary data were entered into the Diet Pro® 5i software to quantify energy intake. The Two-Step Cluster technique was used to analyze food consumption groups, with the Stata 13 software package. The foods were grouped and classified as "healthy" and "unhealthy" eating markers. The association between the sociodemographic variables and the groups formed was examined by Poisson Regression. Two food groups were formed: "healthy" and "unhealthy". The caloric intake of ultra-processed foods was lower in the "healthy" group (20.5%) than in the "unhealthy" group (24.1%; P = 0.043). The multivariate model showed that private school children (PR = 1.25, P <0.001), who did not receive Bolsa Familia (PR = 1.13, P = 0.036) and had working mothers (PR = 1.38, P <0.001) had increased probability of unhealthy food consumption. Ultra-processed food intake was associated with greater purchasing power of families of prepubertal children.

The consumption of ultra-processed products is associated with the best socioeconomic level of the children's families. / O consumo de produtos ultraprocessados está associado ao melhor nível socioecocômico das famílias das crianças.

The aim of this study was to evaluate the intake of ultra-processed foods and associated factors in prepubertal children. It is a cross-sectional study with 378 children aged 8 and 9 years enrolled in public and private schools in Viçosa-MG. Food intake was assessed by three 24-hour dietary recalls. Dietary data were entered into the Diet Pro® 5i software to quantify energy intake. The Two-Step Cluster technique was used to analyze food consumption groups, with the Stata 13 software package. The foods were grouped and classified as "healthy" and "unhealthy" eating markers. The association between the sociodemographic variables and the groups formed was examined by Poisson Regression. Two food groups were formed: "healthy" and "unhealthy". The caloric intake of ultra-processed foods was lower in the "healthy" group (20.5%) than in the "unhealthy" group (24.1%; P = 0.043). The multivariate model showed that private school children (PR = 1.25, P <0.001), who did not receive Bolsa Familia (PR = 1.13, P = 0.036) and had working mothers (PR = 1.38, P <0.001) had increased probability of unhealthy food consumption. Ultra-processed food intake was associated with greater purchasing power of families of prepubertal children.

O objetivo deste artigo é avaliar o consumo de produtos ultraprocessados e fatores associados em crianças pré-púberes. Estudo transversal realizado com 378 crianças de 8 e 9 anos matriculadas em escolas públicas e privadas de Viçosa-MG. O consumo alimentar foi avaliado por três recordatórios de 24h. Os dados dietéticos foram tabulados no software Diet Pro® 5i, para quantificar o consumo energético. Para análise dos grupos de consumo alimentar foi utilizada a técnica Two-Step Cluster, por meio do software Stata versão 13.0. Os alimentos foram agrupados e classificados como marcadores de alimentação "saudável" e "não saudável". A associação entre as variáveis sociodemográficas e os grupos formados foi verificada por meio da Regressão de Poisson. Obteve-se a formação de dois grupos alimentares: "saudável" e "não saudável". A ingestão calórica de ultraprocessados foi menor no grupo "saudável" (20,5%) em relação ao "não saudável" (24,1%; P=0,043). No modelo multivariado, crianças de escola privada (RP = 1,25, P<0,001), que não recebiam Bolsa Família (RP=1,13, P=0,036) e cuja mãe trabalhava (RP=1,38, P<0,001) apresentaram maior chance de consumo "não saudável". O consumo de produtos ultraprocessados associou-se ao maior poder aquisitivo das famílias de crianças pré-púberes.

Increased ApoB/ApoA1 ratio is associated with excess weight, body adiposity, and altered lipid profile in children / A razão ApoB/ApoA1 aumentada está associada ao excesso de peso, de adiposidade corporal e ao perfil lipídico alterado em crianças

Abstract Objective: To investigate ApoB/ApoA1 ratio and its association with cardiovascular risk factors in children. Methods: Cross-sectional study with 258 children aged 8 and 9 years old, enrolled in all urban schools in the city of Viçosa-MG. Anthropometric and body composition assessment, as well as biochemical profile of the children was performed. Socioeconomic variables and sedentary lifestyle were evaluated through a semi-structured questionnaire. Results: Many children had excess weight (35.2%), abdominal adiposity (10.5%), and body fat (15.6%), as well as increased ApoB/ApoA1 ratio (14.7%), total cholesterol (51.8%), and triglycerides (19.8%). Children with excess weight and total and central fat had a higher prevalence of having a higher ApoB/ApoA1 ratio, as well as those with atherogenic lipid profile (increased LDL-c and triglycerides and low HDL-c). A direct association was found between the number of cardiovascular risk factors and the ApoB/ApoA1 ratio (p = 0.001), regardless of age and income. Conclusion: The increased ApoB/ApoA1 ratio was associated with excess weight, body adiposity (total and central), and altered lipid profile in children. Children with a higher number of cardiovascular risk factors had higher ApoB/ApoA1 ratio, in both genders.

Resumo Objetivo: Investigar a razão ApoB/ApoA1 e sua relação com fatores de risco cardiovascular em crianças. Métodos: Estudo transversal com 258 crianças de 8 e 9 anos, matriculadas em todas as escolas urbanas de Viçosa-MG. Foi feita avaliação antropométrica, da composição corporal e bioquímica das crianças. As variáveis socioeconômicas e o sedentarismo foram avaliados por questionário semiestruturado. Resultados: Muitas crianças apresentaram excesso de peso (35,2%), de adiposidade abdominal (10,5%) e de gordura corporal (15,6%), bem como a razão ApoB/ApoA1 (14,7%), colesterol-total (51,8%) e triglicerídeos (19,8%) aumentados. Crianças com excesso de peso e de gordura total e central apresentaram maiores prevalências de maior razão ApoB/ApoA1, bem como as com perfil lipídico aterogênico (LDL-c e triglicerídeos aumentados e baixo HDL-c). Foi encontrada associação direta entre o número de fatores de risco cardiovascular e a razão ApoB/ApoA1 (p = 0,001), independente da idade e renda. Conclusão: A razão ApoB/ApoA1 aumentada esteve associada ao excesso de peso, de adiposidade corporal (total e central) e ao perfil lipídico alterado nas crianças. As crianças com maior número de fatores de risco cardiovascular apresentaram maior razão ApoB/ApoA1, em ambos os sexos.

Increased ApoB/ApoA1 ratio is associated with excess weight, body adiposity, and altered lipid profile in children.

OBJECTIVE: To investigate ApoB/ApoA1 ratio and its association with cardiovascular risk factors in children. METHODS: Cross-sectional study with 258 children aged 8 and 9 years old, enrolled in all urban schools in the city of Viçosa-MG. Anthropometric and body composition assessment, as well as biochemical profile of the children was performed. Socioeconomic variables and sedentary lifestyle were evaluated through a semi-structured questionnaire. RESULTS: Many children had excess weight (35.2%), abdominal adiposity (10.5%), and body fat (15.6%), as well as increased ApoB/ApoA1 ratio (14.7%), total cholesterol (51.8%), and triglycerides (19.8%). Children with excess weight and total and central fat had a higher prevalence of having a higher ApoB/ApoA1 ratio, as well as those with atherogenic lipid profile (increased LDL-c and triglycerides and low HDL-c). A direct association was found between the number of cardiovascular risk factors and the ApoB/ApoA1 ratio (p=0.001), regardless of age and income. CONCLUSION: The increased ApoB/ApoA1 ratio was associated with excess weight, body adiposity (total and central), and altered lipid profile in children. Children with a higher number of cardiovascular risk factors had higher ApoB/ApoA1 ratio, in both genders.

Analysis of the national school feeding program in the municipality of Viçosa, state of Minas Gerais.

OBJECTIVE To analyze the implementation of the Brazilian National School Feeding Program as a food and nutritional security policy in public schools. METHODS This a cross-sectional study, with a quantitative and qualitative approach, carried out with 268 schoolchildren aged eight to nine years from the public school system of Viçosa, state of Minas Gerais, Brazil, in 2015. Interviews were carried out using semi-structured questionnaires with the children, parents, cooks, nutritionists, trainer of the Technical Assistance and Rural Extension Company, and president of the School Feeding Council. In order to analyze the implementation of the National School Feeding Program in Viçosa, we evaluated the direct weighing of the food served in the schools using mechanical balances with a capacity of up to 10 kg and the perception of the social players involved in the implementation of the National School Feeding Program. The children were questioned about the acceptance of and adherence to the food offered, in addition to the habit of bringing food from home. Parents reported knowledge about the School Feeding Program and Council. The qualitative analysis consisted of content analysis and quantitative analysis using the chi-square test, Fisher's exact test, and Mann-Whitney test. We adopted the statistical significance of 5% for quantitative analysis. RESULTS Children reported low adherence to the school feeding program and most of them used to bring food from home. Irregularities were identified in the implementation of the National School Feeding Program, such as: inadequate number of nutritionists, suspension of Council meetings, inadequate infrastructure in the areas of preparation and distribution of meals, lack of training of cooks, lack of nutritional adequacy of the food offered, and lack of actions on food and nutritional education. The Program complied with the recommendations for purchasing food from family farms. CONCLUSIONS The National School Feeding Program presented many irregularities in Viçosa. It is important to monitor the problems identified for better reformulation and planning of the Program, in order to guarantee the food and nutritional security of the children served.

[Association between serum zinc level and hypercholesterolemia and insulin resistance in Brazilian children]. / Associação das concentrações séricas de zinco com hipercolesterolemia e resistência à insulina em crianças brasileiras.

The objective of the study was to assess the association between serum zinc level and cardiometabolic factors in prepubertal Brazilian children. This was a cross-sectional study in a representative sample of schoolchildren 8 to 9 years of age in public and private urban schools in Viçosa, Minas Gerais State, Brazil. Body composition was assessed with dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry. The study measured serum glucose, insulin, total cholesterol, high and low density lipoprotein cholesterol, triglycerides, apolipoproteins A (Apo A) and B, uric acid, leptin, homocysteine, ultrasenstive C-reactive protein, and serum zinc. Arterial pressure was measured with automatic inflation equipment. Zinc deficiency was observed in 1.3% of the children. Girls showed the worst cardiometabolic profile, with higher prevalence of increased android fat, triglycerides, insulin resistance, leptin, zinc, and Apo A. In the first tertile of serum zinc concentration, prevalence of insulin resistance was 96% higher (PR = 1.96; 95%CI: 1.04-3.66) and hypercholesterolemia was 23% lower (PR = 0.77; 95%CI: 0.61-0.96) than in the reference category (grouped 2nd and 3rd tertiles of serum zinc concentration). Despite the low prevalence of zinc deficiency, insulin resistance was more prevalent in children in the lowest third of serum zinc concentration. It is important to prevent cardiometabolic alterations in childhood, especially insulin resistance, with an emphasis on serum zinc level.

O objetivo foi avaliar a associação entre a concentração sérica de zinco e os fatores cardiometabólicos em crianças pré-púberes brasileiras. Trata-se de um estudo transversal com amostra representativa de escolares na faixa etária de 8 e 9 anos, matriculados em escolas urbanas públicas e privadas em Viçosa, Minas Gerais, Brasil. A composição corporal foi avaliada pela técnica de absortometria de raios-x de dupla energia. Foram avaliadas as concentrações séricas de glicose, insulina, colesterol total, lipoproteínas de alta e de baixa densidade de colesterol, triglicerídeos, apolipoproteínas A (Apo A) e B, ácido úrico, leptina, homocisteína, proteína C reativa-ultrassensível e zinco sérico. A pressão arterial foi aferida por equipamento de insuflação automática. A deficiência de zinco foi observada em 1,3% das crianças. As meninas apresentaram o pior perfil cardiometabólico, com maiores prevalências de valores aumentados para gordura androide, triglicerídeos, resistência à insulina, leptina, zinco e Apo A. No 1º terço de concentração sérica de zinco, a prevalência de resistência à insulina foi 96% maior (RP = 1,96; IC95%: 1,04-3,66) e a de hipercolesterolemia foi 23% menor (RP = 0,77; IC95%: 0,61-0,96) em relação à categoria de referência (2º e 3º terços de concentração sérica de zinco agrupado). Apesar da baixa prevalência da deficiência de zinco, a resistência à insulina foi mais prevalente entre crianças localizadas no menor terço da concentração sérica de zinco. Torna-se importante a prevenção das alterações cardiometabólicas na infância, principalmente da resistência à insulina, com ênfase na avaliação sérica do zinco.

El objetivo fue evaluar la asociación entre la concentración sérica de zinc y los factores cardiometabólicos en niñas pre-púberes brasileñas. Se trata de un estudio transversal con una muestra representativa de escolares en la franja de edad de 8 y 9 años, matriculadas en escuelas urbanas públicas y privadas en Viçosa, Minas Gerais, Brasil. La composición corporal se evaluó por la técnica de absorciometría de rayos-x de doble energía. Se evaluaron las concentraciones séricas de glucosa, insulina, colesterol total, lipoproteínas de alta y de baja densidad de colesterol, triglicéridos, apolipoproteínas A (Apo A) y B, ácido úrico, leptina, homocisteína, proteína C reactiva-ultrasensible y zinc sérico. La presión arterial se midió mediante un equipo de insuflación automática. La deficiencia de zinc se observó en un 1,3% de los niños. Las niñas presentaron el peor perfil cardiometabólico, con mayores prevalencias de valores aumentados para la obesidad androide, triglicéridos, resistencia a la insulina, leptina, zinc y Apo A. En el primer tercio de concentración sérica de zinc, la prevalencia de resistencia a la insulina fue un 96% mayor (RP = 1,96; IC95%: 1,04-3,66) y la de hipercolesterolemia fue un 23% menor (RP = 0,77; IC95%: 0,61-0,96), en relación con la categoría de referencia (2º y 3º tercios de concentración sérica de zinc agrupado). A pesar de la baja prevalencia de la deficiencia de zinc, la resistencia a la insulina fue más prevalente entre niñas localizadas en el menor tercio de la concentración sérica de zinc. Es importante la prevención de las alteraciones cardiometabólicas durante la infancia, principalmente de la resistencia a la insulina, con énfasis en la evaluación sérica del zinc.

Associação das concentrações séricas de zinco com hipercolesterolemia e resistência à insulina em crianças brasileiras / Association between serum zinc level and hypercholesterolemia and insulin resistance in Brazilian children / Asociación de las concentraciones séricas de zinc con la hipercolesterolemia y resistencia a la insulina en niños brasileñas

O objetivo foi avaliar a associação entre a concentração sérica de zinco e os fatores cardiometabólicos em crianças pré-púberes brasileiras. Trata-se de um estudo transversal com amostra representativa de escolares na faixa etária de 8 e 9 anos, matriculados em escolas urbanas públicas e privadas em Viçosa, Minas Gerais, Brasil. A composição corporal foi avaliada pela técnica de absortometria de raios-x de dupla energia. Foram avaliadas as concentrações séricas de glicose, insulina, colesterol total, lipoproteínas de alta e de baixa densidade de colesterol, triglicerídeos, apolipoproteínas A (Apo A) e B, ácido úrico, leptina, homocisteína, proteína C reativa-ultrassensível e zinco sérico. A pressão arterial foi aferida por equipamento de insuflação automática. A deficiência de zinco foi observada em 1,3% das crianças. As meninas apresentaram o pior perfil cardiometabólico, com maiores prevalências de valores aumentados para gordura androide, triglicerídeos, resistência à insulina, leptina, zinco e Apo A. No 1º terço de concentração sérica de zinco, a prevalência de resistência à insulina foi 96% maior (RP = 1,96; IC95%: 1,04-3,66) e a de hipercolesterolemia foi 23% menor (RP = 0,77; IC95%: 0,61-0,96) em relação à categoria de referência (2º e 3º terços de concentração sérica de zinco agrupado). Apesar da baixa prevalência da deficiência de zinco, a resistência à insulina foi mais prevalente entre crianças localizadas no menor terço da concentração sérica de zinco. Torna-se importante a prevenção das alterações cardiometabólicas na infância, principalmente da resistência à insulina, com ênfase na avaliação sérica do zinco.

The objective of the study was to assess the association between serum zinc level and cardiometabolic factors in prepubertal Brazilian children. This was a cross-sectional study in a representative sample of schoolchildren 8 to 9 years of age in public and private urban schools in Viçosa, Minas Gerais State, Brazil. Body composition was assessed with dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry. The study measured serum glucose, insulin, total cholesterol, high and low density lipoprotein cholesterol, triglycerides, apolipoproteins A (Apo A) and B, uric acid, leptin, homocysteine, ultrasenstive C-reactive protein, and serum zinc. Arterial pressure was measured with automatic inflation equipment. Zinc deficiency was observed in 1.3% of the children. Girls showed the worst cardiometabolic profile, with higher prevalence of increased android fat, triglycerides, insulin resistance, leptin, zinc, and Apo A. In the first tertile of serum zinc concentration, prevalence of insulin resistance was 96% higher (PR = 1.96; 95%CI: 1.04-3.66) and hypercholesterolemia was 23% lower (PR = 0.77; 95%CI: 0.61-0.96) than in the reference category (grouped 2nd and 3rd tertiles of serum zinc concentration). Despite the low prevalence of zinc deficiency, insulin resistance was more prevalent in children in the lowest third of serum zinc concentration. It is important to prevent cardiometabolic alterations in childhood, especially insulin resistance, with an emphasis on serum zinc level.

El objetivo fue evaluar la asociación entre la concentración sérica de zinc y los factores cardiometabólicos en niñas pre-púberes brasileñas. Se trata de un estudio transversal con una muestra representativa de escolares en la franja de edad de 8 y 9 años, matriculadas en escuelas urbanas públicas y privadas en Viçosa, Minas Gerais, Brasil. La composición corporal se evaluó por la técnica de absorciometría de rayos-x de doble energía. Se evaluaron las concentraciones séricas de glucosa, insulina, colesterol total, lipoproteínas de alta y de baja densidad de colesterol, triglicéridos, apolipoproteínas A (Apo A) y B, ácido úrico, leptina, homocisteína, proteína C reactiva-ultrasensible y zinc sérico. La presión arterial se midió mediante un equipo de insuflación automática. La deficiencia de zinc se observó en un 1,3% de los niños. Las niñas presentaron el peor perfil cardiometabólico, con mayores prevalencias de valores aumentados para la obesidad androide, triglicéridos, resistencia a la insulina, leptina, zinc y Apo A. En el primer tercio de concentración sérica de zinc, la prevalencia de resistencia a la insulina fue un 96% mayor (RP = 1,96; IC95%: 1,04-3,66) y la de hipercolesterolemia fue un 23% menor (RP = 0,77; IC95%: 0,61-0,96), en relación con la categoría de referencia (2º y 3º tercios de concentración sérica de zinc agrupado). A pesar de la baja prevalencia de la deficiencia de zinc, la resistencia a la insulina fue más prevalente entre niñas localizadas en el menor tercio de la concentración sérica de zinc. Es importante la prevención de las alteraciones cardiometabólicas durante la infancia, principalmente de la resistencia a la insulina, con énfasis en la evaluación sérica del zinc.

Analysis of the national school feeding program in the municipality of Viçosa, state of Minas Gerais / Análise do programa nacional de alimentação escolar no município de Viçosa, MG, Brasil

ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE To analyze the implementation of the Brazilian National School Feeding Program as a food and nutritional security policy in public schools. METHODS This a cross-sectional study, with a quantitative and qualitative approach, carried out with 268 schoolchildren aged eight to nine years from the public school system of Viçosa, state of Minas Gerais, Brazil, in 2015. Interviews were carried out using semi-structured questionnaires with the children, parents, cooks, nutritionists, trainer of the Technical Assistance and Rural Extension Company, and president of the School Feeding Council. In order to analyze the implementation of the National School Feeding Program in Viçosa, we evaluated the direct weighing of the food served in the schools using mechanical balances with a capacity of up to 10 kg and the perception of the social players involved in the implementation of the National School Feeding Program. The children were questioned about the acceptance of and adherence to the food offered, in addition to the habit of bringing food from home. Parents reported knowledge about the School Feeding Program and Council. The qualitative analysis consisted of content analysis and quantitative analysis using the chi-square test, Fisher's exact test, and Mann-Whitney test. We adopted the statistical significance of 5% for quantitative analysis. RESULTS Children reported low adherence to the school feeding program and most of them used to bring food from home. Irregularities were identified in the implementation of the National School Feeding Program, such as: inadequate number of nutritionists, suspension of Council meetings, inadequate infrastructure in the areas of preparation and distribution of meals, lack of training of cooks, lack of nutritional adequacy of the food offered, and lack of actions on food and nutritional education. The Program complied with the recommendations for purchasing food from family farms. CONCLUSIONS The National School Feeding Program presented many irregularities in Viçosa. It is important to monitor the problems identified for better reformulation and planning of the Program, in order to guarantee the food and nutritional security of the children served.

RESUMO OBJETIVO Analisar a execução do Programa Nacional de Alimentação Escolar como política de segurança alimentar e nutricional em escolas públicas. MÉTODOS Estudo transversal, com abordagem quantitativa e qualitativa, realizado com 268 escolares de oito a nove anos da rede pública de ensino em Viçosa, MG, em 2015. Foram realizadas entrevistas por meio de questionários semiestruturados com as crianças, os pais, merendeiras, nutricionistas, extensionista da Empresa de Assistência Técnica e Extensão Rural e presidente do Conselho de Alimentação Escolar. Para analisar a execução do Programa Nacional de Alimentação Escolar em Viçosa, foi avaliada a pesagem direta dos alimentos servidos nas escolas, utilizando-se balanças mecânicas com capacidade de até 10 kg, e a percepção dos atores sociais envolvidos na execução do Programa Nacional de Alimentação Escolar. As crianças foram questionadas sobre a aceitação e adesão da alimentação ofertada, além do hábito de levar lanches de casa. Os pais relataram o conhecimento sobre o Programa e o Conselho de Alimentação Escolar. A análise qualitativa foi constituída pela análise de conteúdo e a quantitativa pelo Teste do Qui-quadrado, Exato de Fisher e Mann-Whitney. Adotou-se significância estatística de 5% para a análise quantitativa. RESULTADOS As crianças relataram baixa adesão à alimentação escolar e a maior parte costumava levar lanche de casa. Foram identificadas irregularidades na execução do Programa Nacional de Alimentação Escolar, como: inadequação do número de nutricionistas, suspensão das reuniões do Conselho, inadequação da infraestrutura nas áreas de preparo e de distribuição das refeições, falta de capacitação das merendeiras, não adequação nutricional da alimentação ofertada e ausência de ações de educação alimentar e nutricional. O Programa atendeu as recomendações de compra dos alimentos provenientes da agricultura familiar. CONCLUSÕES O Programa Nacional de Alimentação Escolar apresentou muitas irregularidades em Viçosa. É importante o monitoramento dos problemas identificados para melhor reformulação e planejamento do Programa, visando à garantia da segurança alimentar e nutricional das crianças atendidas.

Vitamin D insufficiency/deficiency is associated with insulin resistance in Brazilian children, regardless of body fat distribution.

OBJECTIVE: To assess the prevalence of vitamin D insufficiency and deficiency and its association with cardiometabolic risk factors, controlled by adiposity, in a representative sample of prepubescent children. DESIGN: Cross-sectional population-based study. Body composition was evaluated by dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry. Anthropometric measures and blood pressure were performed. Laboratory analyses were performed to determine the levels of vitamin D (25-hydroxyitamin D; 25(OH)D), glucose, insulin, serum lipids and intact parathyroid hormone. Dietary intake was assessed by three 24 h recalls. SETTING: Viçosa, Minas Gerais, Brazil, 2015. SUBJECTS: Representative sample of 378 children aged 8 and 9 years from urban schools. RESULTS: Inadequate serum concentrations of 25(OH)D were diagnosed in more than half of the children and none of them met the recommended vitamin D intake. After adjusting for confounding factors in the multiple regression analysis, lower prevalence of insulin resistance and hypertriacylglycerolaemia was found in children with serum 25(OH)D levels ≥75 nmol/l (prevalence ratio=0·25; 95 % CI 0·08, 0·85) and ≥50 nmol/l (prevalence ratio=0·61; 95 % CI 0·37, 0·99), respectively. However, after adjusting for different indicators of adiposity, insulin resistance remained independently associated and the association with hypertriacylglycerolaemia was lost after adjusting for central adiposity. The prevalence of vitamin D insufficiency/deficiency was associated with the number of cardiometabolic alterations in children. CONCLUSIONS: The study results showed that prevalence of vitamin D insufficiency/deficiency was high among the children and insulin resistance was the main cardiometabolic alteration associated with this condition, even in a tropical climate country such as Brazil.

Retinol-binding protein 4 and insulin resistance are related to body fat in primary and secondary schoolchildren: the Ouro Preto study.

PURPOSE: Evidence suggests that plasma retinol-binding protein 4 (RBP4) and insulin resistance are related to body fat (BF). We aimed to assess the relationship between RBP4 and insulin resistance with obesity in a mixed (skin color) cohort of the Brazilian population. METHODS: A nested case-control study was conducted in 227 schoolchildren aged 7-14 years. Schoolchildren with a high BF percentage (% BF, ≥ 30 for girls and ≥ 25 for boys) were identified as the obese group (n = 137), and those with lower values were identified as the non-obese group (n = 90). Percentage of body fat (% BF) was determined by tetrapolar bioimpedance (Quantum II, RJL System), RBP4 by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (Immunology Consultants Laboratory), plasma fasting insulin by chemiluminescent immunoassay (Access(®) Immunoassay System) and insulin resistance by the homeostasis model insulin resistance (IR(HOMA)) index. Serum lipid profile and arterial blood pressure were evaluated. RESULTS: The significant independent risk factors associated with obesity were as follows: male sex, increased serum LDL-C, RBP4 and IR(HOMA). Among children with higher RBP4, the association with obesity increased significantly (from 3.1 to 8.5) in the presence of insulin resistance, when compared to higher RBP4 and non-insulin resistance. CONCLUSION: IR(HOMA) and RBP4 showed significant associations with obesity and traditional CVD risk factors. They might therefore be used as a marker for CVD risk and have clinical implications in the development of comorbidities associated with obesity.