Association of Overweight with Food Portion Size among Adults of Sao Paulo - Brazil.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Although studies show that portion size affects energy intake, few have demonstrated a link between portion size and weight status, especially in free-living populations. The objective of the present study was to assess the relationship between food portion sizes and overweight in a representative population of adults of São Paulo, Brazil.

Methods

Cross-sectional population-based study with 1005 adults from São Paulo, Brazil. Dietary data were obtained from two 24-hour recalls. Reported foods were classified into groups and energy contribution, prevalence of consumers and portion sizes were calculated. Individuals were classified according to BMI in with and without overweight. Logistic regression models were used to evaluate the association between food portion s

SUBMITTER: Pereira JL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5051931 | biostudies-literature | 2016

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature