Abstract

SEBBA MARINHO, Maria Cristina; MERCHAN-HAMANN, Edgar  and  DA CUNHA FLORESTA, Ana Carolina. Food intake habits and reasons for behavioral changes in Brazilian adult population in Brasilia, federal district. Rev Cubana Salud Pública [online]. 2005, vol.31, n.4, pp. 0-0. ISSN 1561-3127.

This cross-sectional study was aimed at assessing food-intake patterns in the population of the Brasilia, federal district, as well as their determinants. A random sample of 500 participants aged over 15 years was used to make household-based interviews in such places as Plano Piloto (central Brasilia), six peripheral cities and a temporary slum (Vila Estructural). An over 15 years-old person was randomly selected in each household. Among the interviewed persons, females were predominant (64.4%); average age was 35 years (median=31); those who finished elementary school accounted for 39% and those who had university degree represented 24.8% of the total. 39% earned up to 4 minimal salaries. Daily food preferences were rice, beans, bread, fruits and vegetables. Bovine meat was eaten daily by 11,6%. 37% of individuals stated recent food intake changes; the main reason for this in 32.6% of them was loss of weight, in 25,4% was concern about their health status and in 20% was food-intake re-education. Salary and schooling were associated to food-intake changes

Keywords : food-intake practice; behavioral change; food consumption survey.

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