Sources of excessive saturated fat, trans fat and sugar consumption in Brazil: an analysis of the first Brazilian nationwide individual dietary survey.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To examine the patterns of consumption of foods high in solid fats and added sugars (SoFAS) in Brazil.

Design

Cross-sectional study; individual dietary intake survey. Food intake was assessed by means of two non-consecutive food records. Foods providing >9·1% of energy from saturated fat, or >1·3% of energy from trans fat, or >13% of energy from added sugars per 100 g were classified as high in SoFAS.

Setting

Brazilian nationwide survey, 2008-2009.

Subjects

Individuals aged ≥10 years old.

Results

Mean daily energy intake was 8037 kJ (1921 kcal), 52% of energy came from SoFAS foods. Contribution of SoFAS foods to total energy intake was higher among women (52%) and adolescents (54%). Participants in rural areas (43%) and in the lowest quartile o

SUBMITTER: Pereira RA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3883959 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature