Data
Year of publication
2020
Type
Mixed-Method
Design
Cross-sectional
Classification
Other (non-stated)
Country studied
Venezuela
Data
Secondary
Data Collected
One food frequency
Study setting
Clinic
Age group of participant
Adutls/<21
Participant sex
Mixed
Target population
Vulnerable (venezuelan people)
Sample size
n=3420 (participants)
Dietary intake and cardiometabolic risk factors among Venezuelan adults: A nationally representative analysis
Goal
Describe the relationship between dietary intake and obesity, hypertension, and T2D, using a nationally representative dataset from EVESCAM (Estudio Venezolano de Salud Cardio-Metabólica).
Results
The prevalence of obesity, type 2 diabetes, and hypertension were 24.6%, 13.3%, and 30.8%, respectively. Mean DDS was 2.3 food groups (Range: 0–8, 8 being most diverse). Men, younger individuals, and those with higher socioeconomic status were more likely to consume red meat and soft drinks once or more weekly. Women and those with higher socioeconomic status were more likely to consume vegetables and cheese once or more daily. Participants with obesity, type 2 diabetes, and hypertension had lower daily intake of red meat and arepas compared to participants without these risk factors.
Authors
Goodman D, González-Rivas JP, Jaacks LM, Duran M, Marulanda MI, Ugel E, Mattei J, Chavarro JE, Nieto-Martinez R.
Journal
BMC Nutr
DOI