NUTRITIONAL PATTERN AND HIGH-DENSITY ENERGY FOOD: STUDY OF POBLATIONAL-BASE IN DE SAN LUIS CITY, ARGENTINA

LUNA FG; CALCAGNI MS; NICLIS C; ABALLAY LR; BARRERA FS; CORTEZ M; RAMÍREZ DC; GÓMEZ MEJIBA SE

SAN LUIS

Jornada; I JORNADAS DE INVESTIGACIÓN E INTERCAMBIO EN SALUD; 2017

FCS- UNSL

AbstractEating patterns in Argentina is transitioning towards an increased consumption of high-energy density food (HEDF). This process, combined with the sedentary lifestyle, would be responsible for the increased prevalence of obesity and other non-communicable diseases. The objective of this population-based study was to evaluate the association between HEDF consumption and the nutritional status of adults (30-60 years-old) from the central neighborhoods of San Luis City during 2016-2017. Interviewed patients were chosen by simple random sampling at their homes in neighborhoods of the central district of San Luis City. We evaluated nutritional status (body mass index) and asked about socio-demographic data, physical activity (IPAQ, short-version questionnaire) and food intake (validated food-frequency questionnaire) to assess the consumption average of HEDF consumption (g/day). T test and Chi-square were used to assess differences by age and sex. Multiple-logistic regression models were adjusted by presence or absence of overweight (BMI > 25) or obesity (BMI > 30). It included as response variable and covariates: HDEF consumption, gender, age, total energy value (TEV), and level of physical activity. 52% of individuals showed overweight, and 22%, obesity, no significant differences between genders was observed. Most individuals were sedentary (52%). The average TEV was 2768Kal per day (of 1085) and HEDF consumption was 385,7 g/day (of 287,2), with the latter being similar between genders and higher in patients younger than 40 years (p = 0, 01). A positive association between age (OR 1.05 95 CI 1.03-1.09%), overweight and obesity (OR 1.05 95 CI 1.02-1.08%) was observed. A TEV higher than 2600 kcal/day was associated with obesity (OR 1.77, 95 CI 1.03-4.98%), however, there was no association between HEDF consumption and nutritional status. Age and HEDF consumption were associated with obesity. Sedentary lifestyles and HEDF consumption were higher in young-adults; this feeding pattern fosters excess weight-gain thorough the years and high-risk of metabolic diseases.