FOOD HABITS AND ASSOCIATED FACTORS IN PUBLIC SERVANTS

Authors

  • João Paulo Farias Universidade Estadual do Norte do Paraná
  • Waynne Ferreira Faria Universidade Estadual do Norte do Paraná
  • Antonio Stabelini Neto Universidade Estadual do Norte do Paraná
  • Aline Miguel de Campos Olímpio Universidade Estadual do Norte do Paraná
  • Renan Camargo Corrêa Universidade Estadual do Norte do Paraná
  • Jéssica Sartini Sena Universidade Estadual do Norte do Paraná
  • Rui Gonçalves Marques Elias

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.13037/ras.vol13n45.2678

Keywords:

Food Habits, Workers

Abstract

Introduction: Food is essential for the functioning of the physical and biological activities of the body.Studies have shown that multiple factors may influence food intake of an individual. Furthermore, theliterature indicates regional differences on dietary habits. Thus, identifying factors associated with dietaryhabits of each region may contribute to direct local strategies to improve this situation. Objective: Toanalyze the prevalence and factors associated with inadequate intake of fruits, vegetables, soft drinks andfrying of public servants of the State University of Northern Parana (UENP). Methods: The study group asformed of 147 servers and teachers from UENP campus of Jacarezinho (PR), 73 females and 74 males agedbetween 18 and 64 years old. Dietary habits were assessed by the food frequency questionnaire DIPS (FoodConsumption Patterns), level of physical activity using the IPAQ 8, and questionnaire and socioeconomicstatus by the Brazilian Association of Research Companies questionnaire. Results: Increasing age showedsignificantly decrease the inadequate consumption of fruits, vegetables, frying and sodas. The lowermiddlesocioeconomic status was associated with irregular consumption of fruits and vegetables (OR=2,453:CI=1,134-0,303 and OR=3,545:CI=1,370-9,173, respectively). Inadequate consumption of fruitwas higher for insufficiently active individuals (OR=2,683:CI=1,110-6,489). Conclusion: The frequencyof adults with unhealthy eating habits and their association with age, socioeconomic status and physicalactivity level shows the need to promote positive behavior and healthy lifestyle among the servers.

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Published

2015-09-29

Issue

Vol. 13 No. 45 (2015): Revista de Atenção à Saúde

Section

ARTIGOS ORIGINAIS

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