Perfil nutricional de colaboradores de uma instituição de ensino superior do estado de Goiás

Abstract

The Brazilian population has undergone a process of food style change and physical health, which is characterized by changes in the health profile of the population, and the increase in the prevalence of overweight and obesity is one of the main legacies. In the academic environment, as in any other work environment, it is important to know the habits and the food choices of the communities, being overweight can directly affect a people's quality of life, including the health of the worker. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the nutritional profile of collaborators from a higher education institution. It was a cross-sectional, descriptive study that investigated the nutritional status of 45 employees and a frequency of consumption of certain groups of foods. The Food Frequency Questionnaire (FFQ) and Body Mass Index (BMI) were used as research tools. The results of the BMI assessment showed the prevalence of overweight in 58% of the total interviewed employees. It was possible to identify that only 29% (n = 13) of the participants performed physical activities and 71% (n = 32) declared to be sedentary, this factor may be determinant for increased rates of overweight and obesity. Regarding the habitual consumption of food, it was observed that a large part of the employees consume fruits, vegetables, legumes and legumes daily, that is, they have healthy eating habits.