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Scopus Publications
Scopus Publications
Nutritional Status, School Time, and Eating Patterns in Children From 7 to 10 Years: Quantitative Evaluation of Macro and Micronutrients in the School Diet Daniel Ramos Olcerenko, Bruna da Silva Miranda, Erica Vanessa Batista dos Santos, Lucas Melo Neves, Patrícia Colombo‐Souza Food Science and Nutrition, 2026 To quantitatively evaluate the intake of key macronutrients and sodium in the diet of children aged 7–10 years and their relationship with nutritional status and school schedule, this cross‐sectional study analyzed dietary data from guardian questionnaires using the Yazio, Food Converter, and Web Diet platforms. Nutrient intake was compared against guidelines, and statistical analyses included Chi‑squared, Mann–Whitney, and Kruskal–Wallis tests ( p < 0.05). Data were collected from private schools in Cotia, São Paulo, Brazil, between January and August 2023. The sample comprised 60 children (27 girls, 33 boys; mean age 8.6 years), with 70% enrolled part‑time. Overall, 58.3% were eutrophic, while 41.7% had an altered nutritional status. Paradoxically, despite a high prevalence of overweight/obesity (26.7%), carbohydrate and fat intake were below recommendations for all children, suggesting poor diet quality. In contrast, 55% met water intake guidelines, while 48.3% exceeded sodium limits. Significant differences in intake were found across nutritional status categories ( p < 0.001). Full‑time schooling was associated with higher carbohydrate intake ( p = 0.018) and a trend toward higher sodium consumption ( p = 0.073), but not with nutritional status ( p = 0.298). The study reveals a double burden of poor diet quality, with full‑time schooling linked to higher intake of critical nutrients. This underscores the need for policies that regulate the school food environment, particularly in full‑time settings, and promote food education.
Nutritional profile and food consumption of the riverside community assisted by the Humanitarian Assistance Program Doutores das Águas Patrícia Colombo-Souza, Julia de Macedo Moura Silva, Bruna da Silva Miranda, Ana Paula Ribeiro, Marco Antonio Zonta Preventive Medicine Reports, 2025 To analyze the nutritional profile and its correlation with food consumption patterns among riverside communities in Roraima and Amazonas states. A cross-sectional study (April 2019) was performed, including 160 adults from 120 families across 12 communities. Data collection combined 24-h dietary recalls, food frequency questionnaires, and anthropometric measurements. The Kruskal-Wallis analysis of variance was applied using IBM SPSS V.28 software. Nutrient intake was analyzed and compared to Dietary Reference Intakes using AVANUTRI software. The sample (60.6 % female, mean age 40.9 years) showed a 59.6 % prevalence of overweight/obesity. Diets were high in oils (1.7 L/person/month) and sugar (2.78 kg/person/month), exceeding recommendations by 30–33 %, while fiber intake was critically low (10.9 g/day). Micronutrient deficiencies (vitamins A, C, D, iron, zinc) were widespread. Despite high consumption of ultra-processed foods, caloric and macronutrient intake did not differ significantly by BMI ( p > 0.05). Riverside communities face a dual burden of obesity and micronutrient deficiencies, driven by declining traditional diets and increasing ultra-processed food dependence. Culturally adapted interventions are urgently needed to enhance dietary diversity, reduce consumption of processed foods, and bolster local food security. • High obesity/overweight (59.6 %) with micronutrient deficiencies and food insecurity. • Caloric excess and critical nutrient shortfalls fracture the local food system. • Critically low fiber intake (10.9 g/d) amid traditional foods decline. • High ultra-processed food consumption: 89.2 % sweets/sodas, 58.4 % meats. Geographic isolation forces reliance on nutrient-poor, non-perishable foods. • Higher obesity in women (23.2 %) than men (17.5 %) reflects gendered roles.
