Graduated in Nutrition from São Camilo University (1984), Master in Biological Sciences from Federal University of São Paulo (1989), PhD in Biological Sciences from Federal University of São Paulo (1994) and Professor in Public Health from School of Public Health, University of Sao Paulo (2005). Her career as a researcher and advisor (she has graduated 24 masters, 12 doctors and 5 pos-doc). From several research projects, conducted with support from national and international funding agencies and collaboration with other researchers, resulted 9 books, 34-chapter books and more than 245 publications of scientific articles (Web of Science Research ID (Publons): h-Index= 31; SCOPUS: h-index= 34; Scholar Google: h-index = 55). She has been a Federal Research Foundation (CNPq) research productivity fellow level 1C and is the leader of the research groups directory, since 2003 (www.gac-usp.com.br). She is a member of the editorial board of the Brazilian Journal of Epidemiology and the Journal of Nutrition and has served as a regular reviewer for national and international journals. She integrated the Working Group on Nutrition and Foods for Special Purposes (GTNFSDU) of Codex Alimentarius, ANVISA, between 2011 and 2017. She actively participates in scientific and academic management functions at the University. (Source: Lattes Curriculum)
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In view of the expressive prevalence of non-communicable chronic diseases (NCD), such as cardiovascular diseases, and negative repercussions on health and economy, strategies that investigate cardiometabolic risk factors are crucial for prevention and control of NCD. In this context, this population-based cross-sectional study aims to evaluate lifestyle-related modifiable factors in resid…
The first data to show the prevalence of inadequate micronutrient intake, in Brazil, revealed a great portion of the population whose habitual consumption is below the recommendations. However, it is not known if the high prevalence of inadequate intake within the population are, indeed, followed by high percentage of micronutrient deficiency. Thus, the objective of this study is to eval…
In recent years clinical and epidemiological studies have evidenced plasma levels of homocystein are associated to increased risk of atherosclerosis and ischemic cardiovascular events. Among adults, blood homocystein shows specific characteristics and distribution according to age and gender. But, there are scarce Brazilian studies investigating this subject in representative samples of g…
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As a consequence of its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory capacity, studies with vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) have become essential to elucidate its possible role in reducing the risk and treatment of cardiometabolic diseases. However, despite positive results in epidemiological studies, clinical studies have shown conflicting results. The reason for these results may lie in interindividu…
Systemic arterial hypertension (HTN) is a growing public health problem in Brazil. In order to decrease the impact of this morbidity in the evolution of cardiovascular diseases, investigation of food consumption along with genetic interactions can assist in understanding main parameters and regulatory mechanisms of blood pressure, capable to identify susceptible individuals to a given exp…
The purpose of this project is to conduct Genome-Wide Association Study (GWAS) to identify genetic factors associated with susceptibility to chronic noncommunicable diseases such as Obesity, Diabetes, Hypertension, Dyslipidemia, and Osteoporosis. For this, 800.000 genetic markers (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms - SNP) will be genotyped in 864 individuals. Statistical analyzes will be per…
For decades, international organizations and dietary guidelines around the world have recommended reducing fat intake as a strategy for preventing cardiovascular disease. However, recent evidence has put this relationship in doubt. With the advancement in Nutrition Science and scientific methodologies, some limitations have been explored in order to elucidate the relationship between the …
The purpose of this post-doctoral fellowship is to investigate the relationship between food consumption and iron status with cardio-metabolic risk factors in individuals living in the city of São Paulo, Brazil. This will consider genetic factors associated to the susceptibility of chronic non-communicable diseases, i.e., type 2 diabetes, obesity, and cardiovascular diseases. It will be e…
Studies that evaluate the food consumption of the Brazilian population through short or long term methods based on individual's report are recurrent. However, the implausibility in the report of energy intake is still poorly investigated in the country, which may compromise the interpretation of studies that relate diet and health. In this context, doubly labeled water (DLW) stands out as…
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Dietary fat intake has been linked to cardiovascular diseases over the decades, but some inconsistent findings are still debated. The use of biomarkers can contribute to a better understanding of the impacts of n-3 PUFAs on health, such as the omega-3 index defined as the sum of eicosapentaenoic and docosahexaenoic omega-3 fatty acids in erythrocyte membranes. However, using international…
Metabolic risk factors cause substantial impact on global disease burden and require policy monitoring. In the last two decades body mass index (BMI), blood pressure, fasting plasma glucose and total cholesterol increased significantly and varied patterns were identified across countries, even at countries in the same level of development. Diet plays a central role in the promotion of hea…
The prevalence of overweight/obesity in adolescents has rapidly increased worldwide in the last decades and this raise is related to several health problems, including higher cardiovascular disease risk. In Latin America and in the USA, adolescents are disproportionally affected by the obesity epidemic. Differences in culture and food environment may influence food choices and, consequent…
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