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Abstract Introduction Vitamin D deficiency is associated with various diseases. Prevalent in Brazil, it can result from inadequate lifestyle habits. Objective To demonstrate that postmenopausal women with vitamin D deficiency have worse quality of health, expressed as worse quality of life, lower levels of physical activity, and worse nutritional profile. Methods Postmenopausal women answered questionnaires about physical activity and quality of life, provided a 24-hour food record, and had serum vitamin D levels measured. Results Among the more active women, those who perform a daily average of one hour of physical activity had vitamin D levels above 20 ng/mL (76.9%), and those, which expose themselves to sunlight, had vitamin D levels above 30 ng/mL (34.6%). Meanwhile the percentages for the women who are less physically active and less exposed to sunlight were 42.2% and 8.9% respectively. Being more active and more exposed to sunlight resulted in a lower fat percentage. Serum vitamin D levels were not correlated with quality of life. Conclusion Walking and gardening increased serum vitamin D levels and decreased the percentage of body fat. The limitations of the study prevented the impact of 25hidroxyvitamin D on the quality of life and nutritional aspects of the women from being evaluated.

Resumo Introdução A deficiência de vitamina D está associada a diversas doenças. Prevalente no Brasil, pode ser consequência de hábitos de vida inadequados. Objetivo Demonstrar que mulheres na pós-menopausa com hipovitaminose D têm pior qualidade de saúde, expressa por piores qualidade de vida, nível de atividade física e perfil nutricional. Métodos Mulheres na pós-menopausa responderam a questionários sobre atividade física, qualidade de vida, registro alimentar de 24 horas, e tiveram os níveis séricos de vitamina D medidos. Resultados Dentre as mulheres mais ativas, as que praticam em média 1 hora de atividade por dia apresentaram níveis de vitamina D superiores a 20 ng/mL (76,9%), e as que se expõem ao sol apresentaram níveis acima de 30 ng/mL (34,6 %). Já as mulheres menos ativas e menos expostas ao sol apresentaram respectivamente 42,2 % e 8,9%. Ser mais ativa e ter maior exposição solar significou ter menor percentual de gordura. O nível sérico de vitamina D não mostrou relação com a qualidade de vida. Conclusão Caminhada e jardinagem aumentam os níveis séricos de vitamina D e diminuem o percentual de gordura corpórea. As limitações do estudo não permitiram avaliar o impacto da 25-hidróxi-vitamina D na qualidade de vida e nos aspectos nutricionais das mulheres.

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Introduction Vitamin D deficiency is associated with various diseases. Prevalent in Brazil, it can result from inadequate lifestyle habits. Objective To demonstrate that postmenopausal women with vitamin D deficiency have worse quality of health, expressed as worse quality of life, lower levels of physical activity, and worse nutritional profile. Methods Postmenopausal women answered questionnaires about physical activity and quality of life, provided a 24-hour food record, and had serum vitamin D levels measured. Results Among the more active women, those who perform a daily average of one hour of physical activity had vitamin D levels above 20 ng/mL (76.9%), and those, which expose themselves to sunlight, had vitamin D levels above 30 ng/mL (34.6%). Meanwhile the percentages for the women who are less physically active and less exposed to sunlight were 42.2% and 8.9% respectively. Being more active and more exposed to sunlight resulted in a lower fat percentage. Serum vitamin D levels were not correlated with quality of life. Conclusion Walking and gardening increased serum vitamin D levels and decreased the percentage of body fat. The limitations of the study prevented the impact of 25-hidroxyvitamin D on the quality of life and nutritional aspects of the women from being evaluated.

Introdução A deficiência de vitamina D está associada a diversas doenças. Prevalente no Brasil, pode ser consequência de hábitos de vida inadequados. Objetivo Demonstrar que mulheres na pós-menopausa com hipovitaminose D têm pior qualidade de saúde, expressa por piores qualidade de vida, nível de atividade física e perfil nutricional. Métodos Mulheres na pós-menopausa responderam a questionários sobre atividade física, qualidade de vida, registro alimentar de 24 horas, e tiveram os níveis séricos de vitamina D medidos. Resultados Dentre as mulheres mais ativas, as que praticam em média 1 hora de atividade por dia apresentaram níveis de vitamina D superiores a 20 ng/mL (76,9%), e as que se expõem ao sol apresentaram níveis acima de 30 ng/mL (34,6 %). Já as mulheres menos ativas e menos expostas ao sol apresentaram respectivamente 42,2 % e 8,9%. Ser mais ativa e ter maior exposição solar significou ter menor percentual de gordura. O nível sérico de vitamina D não mostrou relação com a qualidade de vida. Conclusão Caminhada e jardinagem aumentam os níveis séricos de vitamina D e diminuem o percentual de gordura corpórea. As limitações do estudo não permitiram avaliar o impacto da 25-hidróxi-vitamina D na qualidade de vida e nos aspectos nutricionais das mulheres.

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PURPOSE: To evaluate eating in postmenopausal women and its relation to anthropometry, age and time since menopause in São Bernardo do Campo residents. METHODS: During the period from June to August of 2011, 148 postmenopausal women residents in state of São Paulo (Southeast region of Brazil) were evaluated using a structured questionnaire containing socioeconomic, clinical, anthropometric and food data. The level of physical activity, biochemical variables, Body Mass Index (BMI), abdominal circumference (AC) and dietary intake (energy, protein, carbohydrates and fats, fiber, cholesterol, vitamins A and C, minerals, calcium and iron) were analyzed according to age and time after menopause. RESULTS: Mean BMI was 29.0 ≤ 5.6 kg/m(2) and abdominal circumference was 95.7 ± 12.9 cm. The average daily caloric consumption was 1,406.3 ± 476.5 kcal. The calorie intake was significantly more appropriate in normal-weight women and women with AC<88 cm. The same was observed for protein intake (p<0.001 and p=0.006, respectively). No association was observed with age or duration of the postmenopausal period, except for average protein consumption that was higher in the group with five years or less of menopause (p=0.048). CONCLUSION: The anthropometry of postmenopausal women showed a predominance of overweight and obesity. Dietary intake was adequate in relation to the percentage of calories and macronutrients and calories among most normal-weight women and women with AC<88 cm.

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OBJETIVO: Avaliar o hábito alimentar e nutricional de mulheres na pós-menopausa e compará-los com o perfil antropométrico, faixa etária e tempo de menopausa. MÉTODOS: No período de junho a agosto de 2011, 148 mulheres na pós-menopausa residentes no Estado de São Paulo (região Sudeste do Brasil) foram avaliadas com um questionário estruturado contendo dados socioeconômicos, clínicos, antropométricos e alimentares. Avaliou-se nível de atividade física, variáveis bioquímicas, Índice de Massa Corporal (IMC), circunferência abdominal (CA) e consumo alimentar (energia, proteínas, carboidratos e gorduras, fibra, colesterol, vitaminas A e C, minerais, cálcio e ferro) de acordo com a faixa etária e o tempo de pós-menopausa (TPM). RESULTADOS: A média de IMC foi 29,0±5,6 kg/m2 e da CA, 95,7±12,9 cm. O consumo médio calórico diário atingiu 1.406,3±476,5 kcal. A ingestão e a adequação calórica foram significantemente mais apropriadas entre as mulheres eutróficas e com CA<88 cm. O mesmo ocorreu quanto ao consumo de proteínas (p<0,001 e p=0,006, respectivamente). Na análise por faixa etária ou TPM não houve diferenças significantes, exceto a média do consumo proteico, maior no grupo com 5 anos ou menos de menopausa (p=0,048). CONCLUSÃO: O perfil antropométrico de mulheres na pós-menopausa mostrou predominância de sobrepeso ou obesidade. O consumo alimentar apresentou-se adequado quanto às calorias e percentuais de macronutrientes, entre as eutróficas e com CA<88 cm. .

PURPOSE: To evaluate eating in postmenopausal women and its relation to anthropometry, age and time since menopause in São Bernardo do Campo residents. METHODS: During the period from June to August of 2011, 148 postmenopausal women residents in state of São Paulo (Southeast region of Brazil) were evaluated using a structured questionnaire containing socioeconomic, clinical, anthropometric and food data. The level of physical activity, biochemical variables, Body Mass Index (BMI), abdominal circumference (AC) and dietary intake (energy, protein, carbohydrates and fats, fiber, cholesterol, vitamins A and C, minerals, calcium and iron) were analyzed according to age and time after menopause. RESULTS: Mean BMI was 29.0≤5.6 kg/m2 and abdominal circumference was 95.7±12.9 cm. The average daily caloric consumption was 1,406.3±476.5 kcal. The calorie intake was significantly more appropriate in normal-weight women and women with AC<88 cm. The same was observed for protein intake (p<0.001 and p=0.006, respectively). No association was observed with age or duration of the postmenopausal period, except for average protein consumption that was higher in the group with five years or less of menopause (p=0.048). CONCLUSION: The anthropometry of postmenopausal women showed a predominance of overweight and obesity. Dietary intake was adequate in relation to the percentage of calories and macronutrients and calories among most normal-weight women and women with AC<88 cm. .

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