Dietary sources of fiber intake in Brazil

Author(s)

Sardinha, Aline Nascimento ^{[1, 2]} ; Canella, Daniela Silva ^{[3, 4]} ; Bortoletto Martins, Ana Paula ^{[4, 3]} ; Claro, Rafael Moreira ^{[5, 3]} ; Levy, Renata Bertazzi ^{[6, 3]}

Affiliation

^[1] Univ Sao Paulo, Fac Med, Dept Prevent Med, Programa Formacao Pesquisa, BR-05508 Sao Paulo - Brazil

^[2] Univ Sao Paulo, Fac Saude Publ, BR-05508 Sao Paulo - Brazil

^[3] Univ Sao Paulo, Nucleo Pesquisas Epidemi Nutr & Saude, BR-05508 Sao Paulo - Brazil

^[4] Univ Sao Paulo, Fac Saude Publ, Programa Pos Grad Nutr Saude Publ, BR-05508 Sao Paulo - Brazil

^[5] Univ Fed Minas Gerais, Escola Enfermagem, Dept Nutr, Belo Horizonte, MG - Brazil

^[6] Univ Sao Paulo, Fac Med, Dept Prevent Med, BR-05508 Sao Paulo - Brazil

• Document type: Journal article
• Source: APPETITE; v. 79, p. 134-138, AUG 1 2014.
• Web of Science Citations: 6

Abstract

The objective of this study was to estimate the household availability of fibers in Brazil and to identify the dietary sources of this nutrient. Data from the 2008-2009 Household Budget Survey were used to estimate national household availability and density of fibers and also according to stratifications defined by income level, five regions and area (rural or urban). The contribution of the different food groups, classified by the nature, extent and purpose of processing, to total fibers available in Brazilian households was also determined. The mean density of per capita fibers was 7.6 g/1000 kcal. Higher availability and density of fibers was observed in households situated in rural areas and among low-income families. The main dietary sources of fiber were beans, bread, rice, fruit, vegetables and manioc flour. Fiber intake was found to be insufficient. Therefore, actions promoting a healthy diet are needed to improve the dietary quality of the Brazilian population. (C) 2014 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved. (AU)

• FAPESP's process: 10/17080-9 - Impact of the Bolsa Familia program on food acquisition of low-income Brazilian families
• Grantee: Ana Paula Bortoletto Martins
• Support type: Scholarships in Brazil - Doctorate
• FAPESP's process: 10/08421-7 - Influence of food prices and family income on the consumtion of processed food in Brazil
• Grantee: Rafael Moreira Claro
• Support type: Scholarships in Brazil - Post-Doctorate
• FAPESP's process: 11/21802-2 - Dietary fiber intake in Brazil
• Grantee: Aline Nascimento Sardinha
• Support type: Scholarships in Brazil - Scientific Initiation