title: Factors associated with the feeding practices of the adult population of Goiânia, Goiás, Brazil.
abstract: This cross-sectional study identified the factors associated with adult feeding practices in Goiânia, the capital of the state of Goiás, in the Midwestern region of Brazil, by means of telephone interviews with 2,002 adults (> 18 years old). Information about demographic aspects, lifestyle, nutritional status, and food consumption was collected, leading to a sum of healthy food choices. It was observed that men and women have an average of two healthy food choices and low frequency of fruit intake (5.4% of men; 8.5% of women), as well as the consumption of legumes and vegetables (18.1% of men; 22.6% of women). The hierarchical multiple regression analysis revealed that the mean healthy food choice among men increases with age and physical practice, and among women, with paid work. The prevalence of unhealthy food choices associated with other risk behaviors favors the development of chronic diseases. Multi-strategy and intersectorial actions are necessary to overcome this situation.
authors.affiliation: Faculdade de Nutrição, Universidade Federal de Goiás, Goiânia, GO, Brasil.
authors.forename: Veruska Prado
authors.initials: VP
authors.lastname: Alexandre
authors.affiliation: Faculdade de Nutrição, Universidade Federal de Goiás, Goiânia, GO, Brasil.
authors.forename: Maria do Rosário Gondim
authors.initials: Mdo R
authors.lastname: Peixoto
authors.affiliation: Departamento de Nutrição, Universidade de Brasília, Brasília, DF, Brasil.
authors.forename: Bethsáida de Abreu Soares
authors.initials: Bde A
authors.lastname: Schmitz
authors.affiliation: Fundação Oswaldo Cruz, São Paulo, SP, Brasil.
authors.forename: Erly Catarina
authors.initials: EC
authors.lastname: de Moura
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001938:Brazil; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D004032:Diet; D005247:Feeding Behavior; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008019:Life Style; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012959:Socioeconomic Factors; D014505:Urban Population; D055815:Young Adult