title: [Factors associated with the consumption of high-fat foods among adults in a Southern Brazilian city].
abstract: The scope of this study was to describe the frequency of consumption of high-fat foods among adults aged 20 to 69 years and to identify associated factors. A population-based cross-sectional study was conducted with 972 adults in Pelotas, Southern Brazil. The consumption of high-fat foods in the previous twelve months was evaluated using the Block questionnaire comprising fifteen food items scored according to the frequency of consumption of high-fat foods. Approximately one in every three adults (32.7%) reported the regular consumption of high-fat diets. Among individuals of both sexes, the regular consumption of fat was associated with younger ages and the regular intake of non-diet soft drinks, and only for men, to the A/B economic levels. The conclusion reached is that the consumption of high-fat food among adults is above current Ministry of Health recommendations. Interventions aimed at stimulating healthy diets are urgently needed.
authors.forename: Airton José
authors.initials: AJ
authors.lastname: Rombaldi
authors.forename: Marcelo Cozzensa
authors.initials: MC
authors.lastname: da Silva
authors.forename: Marilda Borges
authors.initials: MB
authors.lastname: Neutzling
authors.forename: Mario Renato
authors.initials: MR
authors.lastname: Azevedo
authors.forename: Pedro Curi
authors.initials: PC
authors.lastname: Hallal
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001938:Brazil; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D004041:Dietary Fats / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D005247:Feeding Behavior; D005260:Female; D005502:Food; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D014505:Urban Population; D055815:Young Adult
chemical_list: D004041:Dietary Fats