A5042297985- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Nutritional Studies and Diet
- Health and Lifestyle Studies
- Eating Disorders and Behaviors
- Consumer Attitudes and Food Labeling
- Physical Activity and Health
- Urban Transport and Accessibility
- Child Nutrition and Water Access
- Obesity and Health Practices
- Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues
- Behavioral Health and Interventions
- Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
- Agriculture Sustainability and Environmental Impact
- Food, Nutrition, and Cultural Practices
- Healthcare Regulation
- Agricultural and Food Sciences
- Indigenous Health and Education
- Rural Development and Agriculture
- Diet and metabolism studies
- Global Public Health Policies and Epidemiology
- Nutrition and Health in Aging
- Youth, Drugs, and Violence
- Cultural Differences and Values
- Children's Physical and Motor Development
- Banana Cultivation and Research
Universidad Autónoma de Chile
2024-2025
University of Guelph
2020-2024
Centro Universitário Belas Artes de São Paulo
2024
Centro Universitário São Camilo
2024
Universidade de São Paulo
2013-2022
Fundação Instituto de Pesca do Estado do Rio de Janeiro
2021-2022
Hospital São Paulo
2021-2022
Instituto de Saúde
2018-2021
Center for Excellence in Education
2021
Hospital Infantil Albert Sabin
2021
Poor health and diet quality are associated with living within a low socioeconomic status (SES). This study aimed to investigate the impact of SES on body mass index in Latin America. Data from “Latin American Health Nutrition Study (ELANS)”, multi-country, population-based 9218 participants, were used. Dietary intake was collected through two 24 h recalls participants Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Peru Venezuela. Diet assessed using dietary score (DQS), diversity...
24-hour movement behaviors, including moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA), sedentary time (ST), and sleep duration, have important implications for health across the lifespan. However, no studies exist that examined integration of these behaviors in Latin America. The purpose this study was to examine prevalence meeting Canadian 24-Hour Movement Guideline recommendations sociodemographic correlates guidelines adults from eight American countries.This a multi-national...
Introduction: In 2024 the Brazilian Food Pyramid was updated based on 7 food groups that meet current dietary recommendations and appeared to be useful help population achieve healthy eating behaviours. As many epidemiologic studies use indexes, study developed evaluated psychometric properties of a index measure adherence pyramid choices. Methods: Dietary intake data from mean two 24-hour recalls in Nutrition Focus House Budget Survey, 2017-18 used for this purpose. Variability among...
The purpose of this article is to describe the study design, protocol, and baseline results “Healthy Habits, Healthy Girls” program. intervention being evaluated through a randomized controlled trial in 10 public schools city São Paulo, Brazil. Data on following variables were collected assessed at will be reevaluated 7 12 months: body mass index, waist circumference, dietary intake, nutrition, physical activity, social cognitive mediators, activity level, sedentary behaviors, self-rated...
Pediatric obesity is a major public health concern in low- and middle-income countries, such as Brazil. There an urgent need for preventive programs adolescents and, the assessment of their sustained impact. This paper reports longer-term (6-month post intervention) effects "H3G-Brazil" prevention program on weight status weight-related behaviors. A cluster randomized controlled trial starting with 10 schools city São Paulo, Brazil involved 253 adolescent girls [mean (se) age = 15.6 (0.87)...
OBJETIVO: identificar e justificar as escolhas alimentares dos adolescentes durante o intervalo de aula conhecer a visão funcionários acerca da aceitação alunos em relação à Alimentação Escolar. MATERIAIS E MÉTODOS: Trata-se um estudo transversal realizado uma escola pública do município São Paulo. Foram selecionados 83 para aula, amparando-se na Teoria das Representações Sociais. Com intuito complementar pesquisa, 12 participaram entrevista visando deles adesão Para ambas populações...
To identify most commonly consumed foods by adolescents contributing to percentage of total energy, added sugars, SFA, Na and gram intake per day.Data from the National Health Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2011-2014.NHANES is a cross-sectional study nationally representative US population.ParticipantsOne 24 h dietary recall was used assess 3156 aged 10-19 years. What We Eat in America food category classification system for all consumed. Food sources amount were sample-weighted...
Abstract Objective: To investigate the association among social determinants, lifestyle variables and diet quality in São Paulo, Brazil. Design: Cross-sectional study, 2015 Health Survey of Paulo (Inquérito de Saúde (2015 ISA-Capital)) with Focus on Nutrition Study ISA-Nutrition). Setting: Population-based a representative sample adults living Participants: Adults (aged 20–59 years, n 643) older ≥60 545). Results: We observed differences Brazilian Healthy Eating Index-Revised (BHEI-R) by...
Abstract This study aimed to compare compliance with 24-h movement guidelines across countries and examine the associations markers of adiposity in adults from eight Latin American countries. The sample consisted 2338 aged 18–65 years. Moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) sedentary behavior (SB) data were objectively measured using accelerometers. Sleep duration was self-reported a daily log. Body mass index waist circumference assessed as adiposity. Meeting defined ≥ 150 min/week...
The objective was to examine the mediation hypothesis of body dissatisfaction and analyze their association with weight-teasing satisfaction. A total 253 girls who attended 10 schools from São Paulo, Brazil, participated in this study. Data collection carried out through a validated self-reported questionnaire. Study variables were (independent), satisfaction (mediation), weight control behavior (outcome). Effect analyses showed significance level 5% (p < 0.05). Prevalence family peers...
OBJECTIVE: To analyze the association between weight teasing, body satisfaction and control behaviors. METHODS: Cross-sectional study based on adaptation validity research of a North American questionnaire for adolescent girls about physical activity, nutrition, image, perceptions, The variables used to conduct were behaviors, presence teasing by family members. Descriptive analyses carried out chi-square test, being significant p<0.05. RESULTS: A total 159 girls, with 16.2±1.3 years old...
Purpose – This paper aims to evaluate the effects of a school-based obesity prevention program targeting Brazilian adolescent girls on dietary intake and meal frequency. Design/methodology/approach It was six-month group randomized controlled trial with female adolescents. The intervention based Social Cognitive Theory focused ten nutrition physical activity key messages. Diet measured using validated food frequency questionnaire, items were aggregate into eight groups Food Guide Pyramid....
Establishing valid and reliable methods for assessing social cognitive measures of dietary behaviors support the design delivery more effective interventions. The aims this study were to culturally adapt related adolescent evaluate reliability factorial validity these in Brazilian adolescents. instrument was adapted from an Australian questionnaire based on Banduras' Social Cognitive Theory, it included following constructs: self-efficacy, intentions, situation, support, behavioral...
Increased consumption of energy-dense, nutrient-poor foods can lead to inadequate intakes shortfall nutrients, including vitamin A, D, C, and E, dietary folate, calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium, fiber. The objective was examine the prevalence intake nutrients identify food sources in eight Latin American countries. Data from ELANS, a multi-country, population-based study 9218 adolescents adults were used. Dietary collected through two 24 h Recalls participants living urban areas...
Abstract Background Evidence has shown that active transportation decreases obesity rates, but considering walking or cycling as separate modes could provide additional information on the health benefits in adolescents. This study aimed to examine associations between and form indicators Latin American Methods Population-based with 671 adolescents (mean age: 15.9 [standard deviation: 0.8] years) from eight countries participating Study of Nutrition Health/ Estudio Latino Americano y Salud...
Abstract Objective: To quantify the energy, nutrients-to-limit and total gram amount consumed identify their top food sources by Latin Americans. Design: Data from American Study of Nutrition Health (ELANS). Setting: ELANS is a cross-sectional study representative eight countries: Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Peru Venezuela. Participants: Two 24-h dietary recalls on non-consecutive days were used to estimate usual intake 9218 participants with ages between 15–65...