Avaliação alimentar em Duque de Caxias (RJ)

Abstract

The aim of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of food insecurity (FI) as well as the nutritional status (NS) and fruit and vegetable (FV) intake among families living in the district of Campos Elíseos, Duque de Caxias (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil). It is a cross-sectional study of population base with a probability sample of 1.085 residences. FI (The Brazilian Scale of Food Insecurity), anthropometric measures (weight and height), and FV intake were evaluated through a questionnaire. Preliminary results suggested high prevalence of FI, stunted and underweight children, and overweight adults and adolescents. The main factor determining the low intake of FV was their high cost. The prevalence of FI suggested inequalities and social exclusion that affect the nutritional status and food intake among the families in this area.