title: [Dietary patterns and correlates in adults living in Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo State, Brazil: the OBEDIARP Project].
abstract: This study aimed to identify and analyze correlates of dietary patterns in residents of Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo State, Brazil. This was a cross-sectional study including both men and women aged > 30 years (n = 930, weighted sample = 2,197). Factor analysis was applied to identify food consumption patterns, using a semi-quantitative questionnaire. Four patterns were identified: (a) obesogenic: associated with more physical activity, more schooling, and age < 40 years; (b) healthy: associated with female gender, individuals without overweight, older adults, central obesity, more physical activity, and higher socioeconomic status; (c) mixed: without overweight, female gender, and younger adults; and (d) popular: associated with absence of hypercholesterolemia and lower family income. The results highlight the need to encourage eating healthy foods in order to prevent chronic non-communicable diseases.
authors.affiliation: Departamento de Medicina Preventiva, Universidade Federal de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brasil. sgag@uol.com.br
authors.forename: Suely Godoy Agostinho
authors.initials: SG
authors.lastname: Gimeno
authors.forename: Lenise
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Mondini
authors.forename: Suzana Alves de
authors.initials: SA
authors.lastname: Moraes
authors.forename: Isabel Cristina Martins de
authors.initials: IC
authors.lastname: Freitas
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001938:Brazil / Q000453:epidemiology; D002318:Cardiovascular Diseases / Q000209:etiology; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D003920:Diabetes Mellitus / Q000453:epidemiology*; D004032:Diet / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D004522:Educational Status; D005247:Feeding Behavior; D005260:Female; D006304:Health Status; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009765:Obesity / Q000209:etiology; D012959:Socioeconomic Factors; D014505:Urban Population