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| Author(s): |
Luana Fiengo Tanaka
Total Authors: 1
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| Document type: | Master's Dissertation |
| Press: | São Paulo. |
| Institution: | Universidade de São Paulo (USP). Faculdade de Saúde Pública (FSP/CIR) |
| Defense date: | 2012-03-29 |
| Examining board members: |
Maria do Rosario Dias de Oliveira Latorre;
Regina Mara Fisberg;
Aluisio Augusto Cotrim Segurado
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| Advisor: | Maria do Rosario Dias de Oliveira Latorre |
| Abstract | |
INTRODUCTION: the introduction of the highly active antiretroviral therapy in the treatment of AIDS might be associated with the emergence of metabolic disturbances in patients with HIV/AIDS. Apart from the antiretroviral therapy, other factors, such as diet may contribute to the emergence of these disturbances in adolescents with HIV/Aids. Therefore, it is necessary to evaluate diet quality of individuals from this population. OBJECTIVE: to assess diet quality among adolescents with HIV/AIDS. METHODS: in a cross-sectional study nested in a cohort of patients with HIV/AIDS treated at the Infectious Disease Unity of the Instituto da Criança (ICr-São Paulo) 88 adolescents (10 to 19 years old) were assessed. Information on disease history and use of medication were obtained from medical records. Adolescents responded to two 24-hour recalls and one questionnaire on habitual physical activity. Weight, height and waist circumference were measured twice. Diet quality was assessed by means of the Healthy Eating Index-2005 (HEI-2005). The HEI-2005 is composed of 12 items and the final score ranges from 0 to 100 points. Pearson´s correlation coefficients between the HEI-2005 and the independent variables were calculated. HEI-2005 means were also compared according to the independent variables by means of Student´s t-test or Mann-Whitney test. RESULTS: The mean for the HEI-2005 was 51.90 points (SE=0.90 points). The components with the lowest means were whole grains and sodium. The components with highest means were total grains and oils. Adolescents living in foster homes had higher mean for total fruit and lower mean for meats and beans when compared to adolescents living with their families. Girls had higher mean for milk and dairy products and lower for calories from solid fats, alcoholic beverages, and added sugars when compared to boys. CONCLUSION: Adolescents with HIV/Aids showed an eating pattern similar to the adolescents from the general population: high consumption of added sugar, saturated fat and sodium and inadequate ingestion of whole grains and fruits. Special attention should be paid to the diet of adolescents with HIV/AIDS, because they are at higher risk of developing cardiovascular and other chronic diseases. (AU) | |
| FAPESP's process: | 10/01187-9 - Assessment of diet quality and physicial activity levels of adolescents living with HIV/AIDS |
| Grantee: | Luana Fiengo Tanaka |
| Support Opportunities: | Scholarships in Brazil - Master |