title: [Food insecurity and overweight in first grade students in the municipal school system in São Leopoldo, Rio Grande do Sul State, Brazil].
abstract: This cross-sectional school-based study in São Leopoldo, Rio Grande do Sul State, Brazil, evaluated the association between food insecurity and overweight in first grade students in the municipal elementary school system. A total of 2,369 students were invited to participate, of whom 847 were examined, and of these, 782 had data available on weight and height. Dietary data were obtained from a parent or guardian. Food insecurity was measured by the Brazilian Food Insecurity Scale (EBIA). Data on weight and height were provided by the Nutrition Service of the Municipal Department of Education. Prevalence rates for overweight and food insecurity were 38.1% and 45.1%, respectively. After controlling for potential confounders, children with food insecurity had 22% lower odds of overweight. Notwithstanding the inverse association between the exposure and outcome, this sample showed high rates of food insecurity and overweight, revealing a complex relationship and indicating that further research is needed to understand it. Robust public policies are critical for addressing these conditions.
authors.affiliation: Universidade do Vale do Rio dos Sinos, São Leopoldo, Brasil.
authors.forename: Keli
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Vicenzi
authors.affiliation: Universidade do Vale do Rio dos Sinos, São Leopoldo, Brasil.
authors.forename: Ruth Liane
authors.initials: RL
authors.lastname: Henn
authors.affiliation: Universidade do Vale do Rio dos Sinos, São Leopoldo, Brasil.
authors.forename: Ana Paula
authors.initials: AP
authors.lastname: Weber
authors.affiliation: Universidade do Vale do Rio dos Sinos, São Leopoldo, Brasil.
authors.forename: Vanessa
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Backes
authors.affiliation: Universidade do Vale do Rio dos Sinos, São Leopoldo, Brasil.
authors.forename: Vera Maria Vieira
authors.initials: VM
authors.lastname: Paniz
authors.affiliation: Universidade do Vale do Rio dos Sinos, São Leopoldo, Brasil.
authors.forename: Talita
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Donatti
authors.affiliation: Universidade do Vale do Rio dos Sinos, São Leopoldo, Brasil.
authors.forename: Maria Teresa Anselmo
authors.initials: MT
authors.lastname: Olinto
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D015992:Body Mass Index; D001938:Brazil / Q000453:epidemiology; D002648:Child; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D005260:Female; D005523:Food Supply / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D050177:Overweight / Q000453:epidemiology*; D015995:Prevalence; D017150:Public Sector; D012574:Schools; D012959:Socioeconomic Factors; D013334:Students; D055815:Young Adult