Análise do consumo de açúcares, refrigerantes, doces e gorduras por adolescentes de escolas particulares do Distrito Federal

Abstract

Nowadays, in Brazil and worldwide, is known to reverse the epidemiological profile of the population, with reduction of infectious diseases and a significant increase in the prevalence of chronic non-communicable diseases (NCD). This group of diseases has in a network multifactorial etiology that ranges from social determinants of eating habits, highlighting the excess calories relative to energy expenditure of the individual. In this sense, the present study sought to identify the consumption of sugar, sweets, soft drinks and fat among 299 students of private schools for both sexes covering the age group from 11 to 19 years. In support of research for this purpose, a questionnaire was adapted from the Food Guide Pyramid, proposed by the Brazilian Ministry of Health. The study results are linked to excessive consumption of sugars and fats, showing the trend in the group of observed participants for the intake of these food groups isolated as a predictor for the development of obesity and NCD, need care, since bad eating habits at this age, and may have negative repercussions that affect health and longevity in adulthood.