Behavioral patterns that increase or decrease risk of abdominal adiposity in adults.

INTRODUCTION: The identification of risk or protective behavioral patterns associated with abdominal adiposity may aid in prevention and health promotion measures. OBJECTIVE: To identify and to associate behavioral patterns of risk and protection to abdominal adiposity in adults in a Brazilian city. MATERIAL AND METHODS: A population-based cross-sectional study was carried out in Viçosa, Brazil, with 1,226 adults of both sexes. Information on social-demographic characteristics, food intake, level of physical activity, alcohol consumption and smoking were collected by using a questionnaire. The anthropometric measurement of waist circumference and anthropometric indices waist/hip ratio and waist/height ratio were indicators of abdominal adiposity. To identify behavioral patterns, exploratory factor analysis was applied for the variables considered as risk or protective factors. The association of the identified patterns with abdominal adiposity was estimated by multiple linear regression, adjusted for gender, age and social economical class. RESULTS: Two patterns were obtained, "healthy" and "risk". The "healthy" pattern, comprised of the clustering of the variables food consumption, fruits, fresh fruit juices, raw and cooked vegetables and the appropriate level of physical activity, was negatively associated with abdominal adiposity identified by waist circumference (p = 0.048), waist/hip (p = 0.013) and waist/height (p = 0.018) indices. The "risk" pattern, composed of smoking, alcohol beverage abuse and habit of consuming visible fat in fat-rich red meat or poultry skin, was positively associated with abdominal adiposity identified by waist circumference (p = 0.002) and waist/hip (p = 0.007) and waist/height indices (p = 0.006). CONCLUSIONS: Two behavioral patterns were identified, a risk pattern and a protective pattern for abdominal adiposity in the assessed population. The study shows the importance of conducting clustering of multiple risk and protective factors to better explain the health conditions of a group.

Behavioral patterns that increase or decrease risk of abdominal adiposity in adults / Patrones de comportamiento que aumentan o disminuyen el riesgo de adiposidad abdominal en adultos

Introduction: The identification of risk or protective behavioral patterns associated with abdominal adiposity may aid in prevention and health promotion measures. Objective: To identify and to associate behavioral patterns of risk and protection to abdominal adiposity in adults in a Brazilian city. Material and methods: A population-based cross-sectional study was carried out in Viçosa, Brazil, with 1,226 adults of both sexes. Information on social-demographic characteristics, food intake, level of physical activity, alcohol consumption and smoking were collected by using a questionnaire. The anthropometric measurement of waist circumference and anthropometric indices waist/hip ratio and waist/height ratio were indicators of abdominal adiposity. To identify behavioral patterns, exploratory factor analysis was applied for the variables considered as risk or protective factors. The association of the identified patterns with abdominal adiposity was estimated by multiple linear regression, adjusted for gender, age and social economical class. Results: Two patterns were obtained, "healthy" and "risk". The "healthy" pattern, comprised of the clustering of the variables food consumption, fruits, fresh fruit juices, raw and cooked vegetables and the appropriate level of physical activity, was negatively associated with abdominal adiposity identified by waist circumference (p = 0.048), waist/hip (p = 0.013) and waist/height (p = 0.018) indices. The "risk" pattern, composed of smoking, alcohol beverage abuse and habit of consuming visible fat in fat-rich red meat or poultry skin, was positively associated with abdominal adiposity identified by waist circumference (p = 0.002) and waist/hip (p = 0.007) and waist/height indices (p = 0.006). Conclusions: Two behavioral patterns were identified, a risk pattern and a protective pattern for abdominal adiposity in the assessed population. The study shows the importance of conducting clustering of multiple risk and protective factors to better explain the health conditions of a group (AU)

Introducción: la identificación de los riesgos o los patrones de comportamiento de protección asociados con la adiposidad abdominal puede ayudar en las medidas de prevención y promoción de la salud. Objetivo: identificar y establecer la asociación entre los patrones de comportamiento de riesgo y de protección y la adiposidad abdominal en adultos en una ciudad brasileña. Material y métodos: se llevó a cabo un estudio transversal basado en la población en Viçosa, Brasil, con 1.226 adultos de ambos sexos. Se recogió información sobre las características sociodemográficas, la ingesta de alimentos, el nivel de actividad física, el consumo de bebidas alcohólicas y el hábito tabáquico mediante un cuestionario. La medición antropométrica de la circunferencia de la cintura y de los índices antropométricos cintura/cadera y cintura/altura fueron los indicadores de adiposidad abdominal. Para identificar los patrones de comportamiento, se aplicó un análisis factorial exploratorio de las variables de riesgo o factores de protección considerados. La asociación de los patrones identificados con la adiposidad abdominal se estimó por regresión lineal múltiple, ajustada por género, edad y nivel socioeconómico. Resultados: se establecieron dos patrones, "sano" y "riesgo". El patrón "sano", compuesto por la agrupación de las variables consumo de alimentos, frutas, zumos de fruta fresca, verdura cruda y cocida y el nivel apropiado de actividad física, se asoció negativamente con la adiposidad abdominal identificada por la circunferencia de la cintura (p = 0,048) y los índices cintura/cadera (p = 0,013) y cintura/altura (p = 0,018). El patrón de "riesgo", compuesto por hábito tabáquico, abuso de alcohol y consumo de grasa visible en carnes rojas ricas en grasa o piel de las aves, se asoció positivamente con la adiposidad abdominal identificada por la circunferencia de la cintura (p = 0,002) y las ratios cintura/cadera (p = 0,007) y cintura/altura (p = 0,006). Conclusiones: fueron identificados dos patrones de comportamiento, el patrón de riesgo y el patrón de protección, relacionados con la adiposidad abdominal en la población estudiada. El estudio muestra la importancia de agrupar múltiples factores de riesgo y de protección para explicar mejor las condiciones de salud de un grupo (AU)

Risk and protective factors for chronic diseases in adults: a population-based study.

The article describes the relative frequency ok of risk and protective behaviors for chronic non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in adults residing in Viçosa, Brazil. A cross-section-al population-based study including 1,226 adults living in the municipality. We used a structured questionnaire containing questions sociodemographic and behavioral The risk and protection factors evaluated were: smoking, physical activity, excessive consumption of alcohol and food consumption. The proportion of risk and protection factors was calculated in the total population, according to gender, education and socioeconomic status. The studied population has a high frequency of risk factors for NCDs, such as excessive consumption of alcoholic beverages, habit of consuming whole milk, habit of eating meat with visible fat, regular consumption of soft drinks and 78.5% did not achieve the minimum recommendation for physical activity in leisure time. With regard to protective factors, 86.2% of the population reported regular consumption of fruits and vegetables, and 73%, of beans. It was found the highest frequency of risk factors in among males, in younger people and middle socioeconomic status. This population has an urgent need for public policy of municipal planning to change this current scenario.

Risk and protective factors for chronic diseases in adults: a population-based study / Fatores de risco e de proteção para doenças crônicas em adultos: um estudo de base populacional

Abstract The article describes the relative frequency ok of risk and protective behaviors for chronic non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in adults residing in Viçosa, Brazil. A cross-section-al population-based study including 1,226 adults living in the municipality. We used a structured questionnaire containing questions sociodemographic and behavioral The risk and protection factors evaluated were: smoking, physical activity, excessive consumption of alcohol and food consumption. The proportion of risk and protection factors was calculated in the total population, according to gender, education and socioeconomic status. The studied population has a high frequency of risk factors for NCDs, such as excessive consumption of alcoholic beverages, habit of consuming whole milk, habit of eating meat with visible fat, regular consumption of soft drinks and 78.5% did not achieve the minimum recommendation for physical activity in leisure time. With regard to protective factors, 86.2% of the population reported regular consumption of fruits and vegetables, and 73%, of beans. It was found the highest frequency of risk factors in among males, in younger people and middle socioeconomic status. This population has an urgent need for public policy of municipal planning to change this current scenario.

Resumo Este artigo descreve a frequência relativa de comportamentos de risco e de proteção para doenças crônicas não transmissíveis (DCNT) em adultos de Viçosa, Brasil. Foi realizado um estudo transversal de base populacional, incluindo 1226 adultos residentes do município. Utilizou-se um questionário estruturado, contendo questões sociodemográficas e comportamentais. Os fatores de risco/proteção avaliados foram: tabagismo, prática de atividade física, consumo abusivo de bebida alcóolica e consumo alimentar. A proporção dos fatores de risco/proteção foi calculada na população total, de acordo com sexo, escolaridade e nível socioeconômico. A população avaliada apresenta elevada frequência de fatores de risco para DCNT, como consumo abusivo de bebidas alcoólicas, hábito de consumir leite integral, ingerir carnes com gorduras visíveis, consumo regular de refrigerantes e 78,5% não atingiram a recomendação mínima para atividade física no lazer. Em relação aos fatores de proteção, 86,2% da população relataram consumir regularmente frutas e vegetais, e 73%, feijões. Verificou-se a maior frequência de fatores de riscos no sexo masculino, em indivíduos de menor idade e nível socioeconômico intermediário. Nesta população há urgência nas políticas públicas de planejamento municipal para mudar o atual cenário.

Chronic joint symptoms in adults: A population-based study.

OBJECTIVE: To analyze factors associated with chronic joint symptoms (CJS) in adults. METHOD: A population-based, cross-sectional study was performed with a sample of 1,217 adults aged between 20 and 59 years, in the city of Viçosa, in 2014. The sampling process was performed by conglomerates and sample was selected using a two-stage cluster-sampling scheme. First, 30 of the 99 census tracts of Viçosa were randomly selected using a random sampling scheme, without replacement. Household questionnaires were applied to obtain CJS data, sociodemographic conditions, behavioral factors and health status. Multivariable analysis was conducted using Poisson regression, adjusted for the sampling design effect, using the svy commands in Stata software. RESULTS: Prevalence of CJS totaled 31.27%, significantly higher in women (18.45). Age ranges 40-49 (PR 1.50; 95CI 1.16-1.92) and 50-59 years (PR 1.55; 95CI 1.07-2.25); overweight (PR 1.60; 95CI 1.28-2.00); obesity (PR 1.60; 95CI 1.11-2.29); and those who self-reported performing heavy work (PR 1.27; 95CI 1.09-1.48) showed higher prevalences of CJS. CONCLUSION: Women and individuals who were older, overweight and performing heavy work had a higher risk of CJS in this adult population residing in Viçosa, MG, Brazil.

Chronic joint symptoms in adults: A population-based study / Sintomas articulares crônicos em adultos: um estudo de base populacional

Summary Objective: To analyze factors associated with chronic joint symptoms (CJS) in adults. Method: A population-based, cross-sectional study was performed with a sample of 1,217 adults aged between 20 and 59 years, in the city of Viçosa, in 2014. The sampling process was performed by conglomerates and sample was selected using a two-stage cluster-sampling scheme. First, 30 of the 99 census tracts of Viçosa were randomly selected using a random sampling scheme, without replacement. Household questionnaires were applied to obtain CJS data, sociodemographic conditions, behavioral factors and health status. Multivariable analysis was conducted using Poisson regression, adjusted for the sampling design effect, using the svy commands in Stata software. Results: Prevalence of CJS totaled 31.27%, significantly higher in women (18.45). Age ranges 40-49 (PR 1.50; 95CI 1.16-1.92) and 50-59 years (PR 1.55; 95CI 1.07-2.25); overweight (PR 1.60; 95CI 1.28-2.00); obesity (PR 1.60; 95CI 1.11-2.29); and those who self-reported performing heavy work (PR 1.27; 95CI 1.09-1.48) showed higher prevalences of CJS. Conclusion: Women and individuals who were older, overweight and performing heavy work had a higher risk of CJS in this adult population residing in Viçosa, MG, Brazil.

Resumo Objetivo: Analisar os fatores associados aos sintomas articulares crônicos (SAC) em adultos. Método: Trata-se de um estudo transversal, de base populacional, com 1.217 adultos, na faixa etária de 20 a 59 anos, na cidade de Viçosa, MG, 2014. A amostragem foi realizada por conglomerados em duplo estágio, sendo as unidades de primeiro estágio os setores censitários, e, em seguida, os domicílios. Foram sorteados 30 setores dentre os 99 de Viçosa, por meio de amostragem casual simples, sem reposição. A coleta de dados foi composta por aplicação de questionário contendo questões relativas a variáveis de SAC, sociodemográficas, comportamentais e de saúde. Para verificar as associações, apresentaram-se proporções, razões de prevalência e seus respectivos intervalos de confiança de 95%. A análise múltipla foi realizada por meio da regressão de Poisson, utilizando o conjunto de comandos svy do software Stata, o qual considera o efeito da expansão da amostra na análise dos dados. Resultados: A prevalência estimada de SAC foi de 31,27%, maior nas mulheres (18,45%). Estiveram associadas ao SAC as mulheres (RP 1,49; IC95% 1,23-1,81); as idades de 40 e 49 (RP 1,50; IC95% 1,16-1,92) e 50 e 59 anos (RP 1,55; IC95% 1,07-2,25); o sobrepeso (RP 1,60; IC95% 1,28-2,00); a obesidade (RP 1,60; IC95% 1,11-2,29); e aqueles que autorreferiram realização de trabalho pesado (RP 1,27; IC95% 1,09-1,48). Conclusão: O sexo feminino, a faixa etária de 40 a 59 anos, o sobrepeso, a obesidade e a realização de trabalho pesado foram fatores de risco para SAC em adultos de Viçosa, MG.

Ingestão de açúcar de adição por estudantes daárea da saúde em uma instituição de ensino de Viçosa, Brasil / Added sugar intake of health area students in an educationalinstitution of Viçosa, Brazil

Evidências mostram que o consumo excessivo de açúcares, pode comprometer a qualidade da alimentação impactandonegativamente na saúde. Assim, o objetivo do presente estudo foi avaliar o consumo de macronutrientes e adequaçãodo consumo de açúcar por estudantes da área da saúde da Universidade Federal de Viçosa, Brasil. Participaram desteestudo 157 mulheres e 30 homens, com faixa etária de 21,3 ± 3,4 anos, apresentando IMC e CC médios de 22,03 ±4,03 kg.m-2 e 72,95 ± 8,96 cm, respectivamente. Foram aplicados questionários semiestruturados e procedeu-se àsavaliações antropométricas e dietéticas dos indivíduos. Os resultados revelaram alta ingestão média diária de açúcarde adição (69,21 ± 5,25 g) que, consequentemente, aumentou o teor de frutose da alimentação (36,22 ± 29,78 g),além de uma baixa ingestão de fibras (15,51 ± 7,30 g). Verificou-se que a ingestão média de açúcar de adição estevesignificativamente (p<0,05) associada ao peso corporal (0,172; p=0,041), IMC (0,181; p=0,031) e consumo dosmacronutrientes e cálcio (0,247; p=0,003). Deve-se considerar a necessidade de implementação de medidas que visempromover mudanças comportamentais importantes no que diz respeito à alimentação de graduandos dos cursos desaúde.

Evidence shows that excessive sugar consumption may impair the quality of feeding affecting negatively on health. Theobjective of this study was evaluated the intake of macronutrients and adequacy of sugar consumption by healthcarestudents of Federal University of Viçosa, Brazil. The study included 157 women and 30 men, aged 21.3 ± 3.4 years,with mean body mass index (BMI) of 22.03 ± 4.03 kg m-2 and waist circumference (WC) of 72.95 ± 8.96 cm. Semistructuredquestionnaires were administered and proceeded to anthropometric and dietary assessments of individuals.The results revealed high average daily intake of added sugar (69.21 ± 5.25 g) which consequently increased the fructosecontent of feeding (36.22 ± 29.78 g), and a low intake of fiber (15.51 ± 7.30 g). It was found that the average intakeof added sugar was significantly (p <0.05) associated to body weight (0.172, p = 0.041), BMI (0.181, p = 0.031) andconsumption of macronutrients and calcium (0.247; p = 0.003). Should consider the need to implement measures topromote significant behavioral changes with regard to the supply of undergraduate health courses.

Body adiposity index and associated factors in adults: method and logistics of a population-based study / Índice de adiposidad corporal y factores asociados en adultos: método y logística de un estudio poblacional

Introduction: obesity is a public health problem that has increased considerably. Several techniques have been developed and used to measure the amount of body fat, or a combination of excess fat with some comorbidities. The Body Adiposity Index is a new method proposed to determine body fat and its validation is still limited. Methods and logistics of a population-based study reported in the literature are few, mainly multidiciplinas team. Objective: the objective was to report the proceedings of a population-based study, the denouement is the index of adiposity in adults. Design: the design of this study was cross-sectional, with a sample of 1085 adults aged 20-59 years living in the city of Viçosa, MG. A questionnaire was applied at home with sociodemographic, behavioral issues, health and level of physical activity. Then anthropometric and biochemical data were collected. The training for data collection involved the calibration of evaluators, being the correlation between the measurements checked by the intraclass correlation test and was adopted as the acceptable value of 0.60. Results: it is noted that, with the exception of assessors 1, the triceps and subscapular skin folds, and the evaluator 4, in the pectoral skinfolds and suprailiac, all other measures reached acceptable cutoff point for agreement among evaluators. Conclusions: multidisciplinary research is important to understand the various factors that may be operating in health and disease process tool. Methodological and logistical aspects described in this study should be followed, which will lead to a steady decrease in research biases (AU)

Introducción: la obesidad es un problema de salud pú- blica que ha aumentado considerablemente. Se han desarrollado distintas técnicas para medir la cantidad de grasa corporal, o una combinación de exceso de grasa con ciertas comorbilidades. El Índice de Adiposidad Corporal es un nuevo método propuesto para determinar la grasa corporal y su validación es aún limitada. Solo hay algunos métodos y logísticas de estudios poblacionales recogidos en la bibliografía, la mayoría de equipos multidisciplinares. Objetivo: el objetivo consistió en informar de los procedimientos de un estudio poblacional, para concluir en el índice de adiposidad en adultos. Diseño: el diseño de este estudio fue transversal, con una muestra de 1.085 adultos con edades entre 20 y 59 años, que vivían en la ciudad de Viçosa, MG. Se aplicó un cuestionario para completar en casa, con aspectos sociodemográficos, conductuales, de salud y del nivel de actividad física. Después se recopilaron los valores antropométricos y bioquímicos. La formación para la recogida de datos incluyó el calibrado de los evaluadores, estableciéndose la correlación entre las mediciones a partir de una comprobación mediante una prueba de correlación intraclase, siendo 0,60 el valor definido como aceptable. Resultados: se observa que, a excepción del evaluador 1, para los pliegues cutáneos subescapulares, y del evaluador 4, para los pliegues cutáneos pectorales y suprailiacos, el resto de mediciones alcanzaron un nivel aceptable de acuerdo entre los evaluadores. Conclusiones: la investigación multidisciplinar es importante para comprender los distintos factores que podrían intervenir en la herramienta de evaluación de salud y enfermedad. Se deberían seguir los aspectos metodológicos y logísticos descritos en este estudio, los cuales llevan a una reducción continua de los sesgos de la investigación (AU)