PD632 - HIGH BURDEN OF OVERWEIGHT AND SUBOPTIMAL DIETARY PATTERNS IN AULT AND OLDER WOMEN FROM BAHIA, BRAZIL

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PD632

HIGH BURDEN OF OVERWEIGHT AND SUBOPTIMAL DIETARY PATTERNS IN AULT AND OLDER WOMEN FROM BAHIA, BRAZIL

F. L. Hochman1, M. L. G. Santos1, L. H. D. Barrachi1, M. F. B. Tohmé1, E. D. Carli1,2, A. M. P. Lottenberg 1,3, M. S. F. Lavrador1, H. Hachul1, R. M. Machado1,*

1Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein, 2Department of Nutrition, School of Public Health, University of São Paulo, 3Hospital das Clínicas (HCFMUSP) da Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil

 

Rationale: Inadequate dietary patterns are strongly associated with non-communicable diseases (NCDs). In Brazil, only 21.4% of the population meets the recommended intake of fruits and vegetables. In Vera Cruz (Bahia), structural inequalities and limited access to healthcare services underscore the need to evaluate dietary intake and nutritional status among adult and older women.

 

Methods: This cross-sectional observational study included 217 women. Anthropometric data were collected using standardized procedures. Dietary intake was assessed using the VIGITEL food frequency questionnaire. An adherence score to the Brazilian Dietary Guidelines (“golden rule”) was calculated (range: −13 to +12 points) and categorized into tertiles. fruit and vegetable intake was defined as ≥5 times/week, and adequate intake as ≥5 servings/day. Data were analyzed using Stata17.0. Chi-square tests, significance level 5%.

Results: Among participants, 80.2% were overweight, and 44.2% obese. Prevalence of regular and adequate fruit and vegetable intake was 36.4% and 23.0%, respectively. Older women had higher prevalence of regular (p=0.025) and adequate consumption (p=0.014) compared to younger adults. The mean of “golden rule” score was 3.6 (range: −9 to +10). Among adult women 46% had low, 27% moderate, and 26% high adherence to golden rule; among older women 34% had low, 39% moderate, and 26% high adherence.

Conclusion: The prevalence of obesity exceeded national estimates. Older women showed better dietary patterns than younger adults. However, golden rule scores suggested relative balance between consumption of fresh/minimally processed foods and ultra-processed foods, indicating the need for targeted interventions.

Disclosure of Interest: None declared