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Oito anos de consumo de bebidas açucaradas em crianças Portuguesas dos 6 aos 8 anos de idade: COSI Portugal 2008 – 2016
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A obesidade é uma das doenças mais prevalentes entre as crianças portuguesas
e, neste contexto, o consumo de bebidas açucaradas é apontado
como um dos fatores que pode contribuir para o ganho ponderal em
crianças. Estudos sugerem que a disponibilidade destas bebidas está a
aumentar e, em Portugal, 22% das crianças com idade inferior a 10 anos
consome pelo menos uma bebida açucarada por dia. O presente trabalho
pretendeu avaliar o consumo de bebidas açucaradas em crianças e a sua
disponibilidade nas escolas do 1º Ciclo do Ensino Básico entre 2008 e
2016. Dados da primeira e quarta ronda (2008 e 2016) do estudo COSI
Portugal, referentes à frequência de consumo alimentar e à disponibilidade
de bebidas açucaradas no ambiente escolar, foram obtidos e comparados
através da análise descritiva dos Questionários Família e Escola. Apesar da
prevalência de excesso de peso infantil (incluindo obesidade) em Portugal
ter diminuído significativamente de 37,9% em 2008 para 30,7% em 2016,
os resultados obtidos revelaram um aumento do consumo de bebidas
açucaradas em crianças de 66,4% em 2008 para 80,1% em 2016. Também
a disponibilidade destas bebidas nos recintos escolares aumentou neste
período. Deste modo, este trabalho reflete a necessidade de monitorização
contínua, tanto do estado nutricional como do consumo alimentar infantil,
de forma a adaptar e/ou criar estratégias que incentivem a adoção de hábitos
alimentares saudáveis.
Obesity is one of the most prevalent diseases among Por tuguese children and one of the factors that may lead to weight gain during childhood is the intake of sugar-sweetened beverages. Some studies suggest that the availability of this type of drinks is increasing. In addition, in Portugal, 22% of the children under 10 years old drink at least one sugarsweetened beverage per day. The present study aimed to assess the intake of sugar-sweetened beverages among children and their availability on Primar y Schools between 2008 and 2016. Data from the first and four th round (2008 and 2016) of the COSI Por tugal study concerning the food consumption frequency and the availability of sugar-sweetened beverages on school environment, was collected and compared through the analysis of the Family and School Questionnaires. The prevalence of overweight (including obesity) in Por tugal has significantly decreased from 37,9% in 2008 to 30,7% in 2016. Nonetheless, the results showed an increase of the consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages among children, from 66,4% in 2008 to 80,1% in 2016. The availability of these drinks also increased at school level during this period. In conclusion, the present study reflects the need of continuous monitoring, both of the children’s nutritional status and food consumption, in order to adapt or create strategies that promote the adoption of healthy eating habits.
Obesity is one of the most prevalent diseases among Por tuguese children and one of the factors that may lead to weight gain during childhood is the intake of sugar-sweetened beverages. Some studies suggest that the availability of this type of drinks is increasing. In addition, in Portugal, 22% of the children under 10 years old drink at least one sugarsweetened beverage per day. The present study aimed to assess the intake of sugar-sweetened beverages among children and their availability on Primar y Schools between 2008 and 2016. Data from the first and four th round (2008 and 2016) of the COSI Por tugal study concerning the food consumption frequency and the availability of sugar-sweetened beverages on school environment, was collected and compared through the analysis of the Family and School Questionnaires. The prevalence of overweight (including obesity) in Por tugal has significantly decreased from 37,9% in 2008 to 30,7% in 2016. Nonetheless, the results showed an increase of the consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages among children, from 66,4% in 2008 to 80,1% in 2016. The availability of these drinks also increased at school level during this period. In conclusion, the present study reflects the need of continuous monitoring, both of the children’s nutritional status and food consumption, in order to adapt or create strategies that promote the adoption of healthy eating habits.
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Keywords
Bebidas Açucaradas Consumo Crianças 6 aos 8 anos COSI Portugal Estilos de Vida e Impacto na Saúde Políticas de Saúde Saúde Pública Portugal
Pedagogical Context
Citation
Boletim Epidemiológico Observações. 2019;8(Supl 11):17-21
Publisher
Instituto Nacional de Saúde Doutor Ricardo Jorge, IP