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

TL;DR
A study in riverside communities found high rates of obesity and poor nutrition due to reliance on processed foods and declining traditional diets.
Contribution
This study reveals a dual burden of obesity and micronutrient deficiencies in riverside communities linked to dietary shifts and food insecurity.
Findings
59.6% of participants were overweight or obese despite no significant BMI-related differences in calorie intake.
Micronutrient deficiencies (vitamins A, C, D, iron, zinc) and critically low fiber intake (10.9 g/day) were widespread.
High consumption of ultra-processed foods (89.2% sweets/sodas, 58.4% processed meats) correlates with declining traditional diets.
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.…
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TopicsChild Nutrition and Water Access · Aquaculture Nutrition and Growth · Indigenous Health and Education
