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2139/2013 - Frequency of adherence to 10 steps of healthy eating habits among adolescents
Frequência de adesão aos “10 Passos para uma Alimentação Saudável” em escolares adolescentes

Author:

• Shanda de Freitas Couto - Couto, S.F. - Itaqui, RS - Programa de Pós Graduação em Educação Física, Universidade Federal de Pelotas. - <shandacouto@gmail.com>

Co-author(s):

• Marilda Borges Neutzling - Neutzling, MB - Programa de Pós graduação em Epidemiologia, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul. - <marildaneutzling@gmail.com>
• Samanta Winck Madruga - Madruga, S.W. - Programa de Pós graduação em Nutrição e Alimentos, Universidade Federal de Pelotas. - <samantamadruga@gmail.com>
• Marcelo Cozzensa da Silva - Silva, M.C. - Pelotas, RS - Programa de Pós Graduação em Educação Física, Universidade Federal de Pelotas. - <cozzensa@terra.com.br>
ORCID: http://orcid.org/0000-0003-2336-7131

Thematic Area:

Alimentação, Nutrição e Saúde

Abstract:

The aim of this study was to evaluate the frequency of adherence to "10 Steps to Healthy Eating" from Ministry of Health” from Ministry of Health in adolescents from high schools of Pelotas/RS. A school-based cross-sectional study was conducted, including 1233 adolescents (13-19 years). The frequency of each steps were evaluated through a questionnaire including questions on food frequency and other questions included in the 10 Steps. The average number of steps achieved was 1.8. It is noteworthy that none of the subjects achieved entirely all recommended steps. The highest frequency of compliance was found in step 4, referring to the consumption of the rice and beans. And lower frequencies of compliance in steps 7, related to consumption of soft drinks, processed juices, sweets and snacks, and step 3 on the consumption of fruit/ vegetables/ green leaves. Adherence to the "10 steps to a healthy eating" by adolescents was very low. Considering the importance of healthy eating in adolescence, it is recommended greater investment in public policies in the area of food and nutrition.

Keywords:

food habits healthy eating adolescents dietary behavior

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Couto, S.F., Neutzling, MB, Madruga, S.W., Silva, M.C.. Frequency of adherence to 10 steps of healthy eating habits among adolescents. Cien Saude Colet [periódico na internet] (2013/Nov). [Citado em 28/09/2024]. Está disponível em: http://cienciaesaudecoletiva.com.br/en/articles/frequency-of-adherence-to-10-steps-of-healthy-eating-habits-among-adolescents/14871?id=14871&id=14871



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