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Nutritional profile and food consumption of the riverside community assisted by the Humanitarian Assistance Program Doutores das Águas

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: 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.

Source: Preventive Medicine Reports

DOI: 10.1016/j.pmedr.2025.103283

Authors: Patrícia Colombo-Souza, Julia de Macedo Moura Silva, Bruna da Silva Miranda, Ana Paula Ribeiro, Marco Antonio Zonta

Institutions: Universidade de Santo Amaro, Universidade de São Paulo, Instituto Butantan

Language: English

Topic: Indigenous Health and Education

Subfield: General Health Professions

Field: Health Professions

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Zero hunger, Reduced inequalities

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,610