- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Food Safety and Hygiene
- Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
- Health and Lifestyle Studies
- Urban Agriculture and Sustainability
- Consumer Attitudes and Food Labeling
- Food Waste Reduction and Sustainability
- Food, Nutrition, and Cultural Practices
- Rural Development and Agriculture
- Nutrition, Health and Food Behavior
- Organic Food and Agriculture
- Urban Transport and Accessibility
- Child Nutrition and Water Access
Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais
2021-2024
Abstract Background Childhood-juvenile obesity is a globally acknowledged public health issue. The school environment has been widely assessed because it where adolescents stay longer during the day, and may have impact on obesity. School became crucial for prevention in children adolescents. aim of present study was to associate schools’ internal factors its surrounding areas with from Brazilian metropolis. Methods Cross-sectional based data Study Cardiovascular Risk Adolescents. sample...
Sugar-sweetened beverages are widely available and accessible in school environment, their presence characteristics of this environment can influence consumption. This study examines the association drinking fountains per 100 students, soft drink sales, advertising, street vendors sugar-sweetened consumption among adolescents Brazil. cross-sectional was carried out using data from Study Cardiovascular Risk Adolescents that conducted between March 2013 December 2014. The sample comprised...
Abstract Background Regulatory measures regarding food in the school environment aim to promote a healthier public and private schools. In Brazil, implementing regulations does not occur same way across states cities, no national regulation covers The present study aims analyze regulatory for environments Brazilian cities develop score evaluate them. Methods A systematic search of force implemented until 2021 was conducted. developed based on Model Law Project prepared by Institute Consumer...
To investigate the food environment and availability of foods in establishments areas with without Food Nutrition Public Establishments (FNPE). The availability, variety promotion that compose Healthy Store Index (HFSI) were compared between both areas. fruits vegetables mean higher among FNPE. ultra-processed was convenience stores/bakeries. HFSI did not differ fact index healthy reflected low impact FNPE on marketing dynamics.
Abstract The article aims to identify stage of the food supply chain (FSC) has greatest loss and waste (FLW), factors that influence economic, social environmental impacts in Latin America countries. We carried out a scoping review observational studies, case reports interventional studies January 2023. Searches were performed scientific databases hand-searching reference lists. Data on included summarized with narrative synthesis. In total 16 articles met inclusion criteria. FLW occur early...
This article aims to assess the community food environment around areas with and without Food Nutrition Public Establishments (FNPE). Cross-sectional study carried out in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. The unit of analysis was buffer (500m) FNPE census tracts FNPE. investigated establishments should market for consumption at home be located within Data collection performed by direct observation (active search) August October 2019. collected were location type commercial establishments, density...
O objetivo do trabalho foi identificar a ocorrência de insegurança alimentar domiciliar entre os trabalhadores da Rede Banco Alimentos Região Metropolitana Belo Horizonte, Brasil. A situação (IA) avaliada por meio Escala Brasileira Insegurança Alimentar. Foram investigadas variáveis socioeconômicas, cargo ocupacional, hábitos vida e condições saúde. Realizados testes Qui-Quadrado ou Exato Fisher para comparação das proporções. Participaram 61 com mediana idade 38 anos. maioria (54,0%) era...