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OBJECTIVE: To analyze the consumption of critical nutrients and other sweeteners, according to the degree of food processing in the population of Antioquia. METHODS: Cross-Sectional Study. The dietary intake of 4,382 participants of the Perfil Alimentario y Nutricional de Antioquia 2019 (Antioquia Food and Nutrition Profile 2019) was evaluated. Processed foods (PF) and ultra-processed products (UPP) reported by 24-hour recall were classified according to the Nova system. The Nutrient Profile Model (NPM) of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) was used. The amount of PF and UPP consumed with excess of critical nutrients related to chronic diseases (CD) was measured. The difference in average intake, the prevalence of excess intake, and the likelihood of inadequacy between groups with and without excess dietary content were assessed. RESULTS: Nearly 50% of the PF and UPP consumed had excess in at least one critical nutrient. The population consumed daily one or more products with excess in free sugar (73.3%), total fat (75.2%), saturated fat (77.0%), sodium (83.9%), and/or sweeteners (36.8%). Those who consumed products with excessive amounts had a higher intake of total fat (> 5.8%); saturated fat (> 3.8%); and sodium (> 698.7 mg) in adults and adolescents, in children 5-10 years (> 659.2 mg), and in children under 5 years (> 498 mg). Those who consumed products with excessive amounts presented the greatest possibilities of dietary inadequacy. CONCLUSION: The population of Antioquia that consumes PF and UPP with excessive amounts of free sugars, total fat, saturated fat, sodium, and/or sweeteners presents an unbalanced diet. Reducing the consumption of these products and returning to a natural and/or minimally processed diet may be an effective strategy to achieve the nutrient intake recommendations prioritized by PAHO in the population of Antioquia.
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Edulcorantes , Humanos , Estudos Transversais , Doença Crônica/epidemiologia , Feminino , Masculino , Adulto , Edulcorantes/efeitos adversos , Adolescente , Brasil/epidemiologia , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Adulto Jovem , Manipulação de Alimentos , Criança , Pré-Escolar , Nutrientes/análise , Fatores de Risco , Idoso , Dieta/estatística & dados numéricos , Dieta/efeitos adversos , Valor NutritivoRESUMO
ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE To analyze the consumption of critical nutrients and other sweeteners, according to the degree of food processing in the population of Antioquia. METHODS Cross-Sectional Study. The dietary intake of 4,382 participants of the Perfil Alimentario y Nutricional de Antioquia 2019 (Antioquia Food and Nutrition Profile 2019) was evaluated. Processed foods (PF) and ultra-processed products (UPP) reported by 24-hour recall were classified according to the Nova system. The Nutrient Profile Model (NPM) of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) was used. The amount of PF and UPP consumed with excess of critical nutrients related to chronic diseases (CD) was measured. The difference in average intake, the prevalence of excess intake, and the likelihood of inadequacy between groups with and without excess dietary content were assessed. RESULTS Nearly 50% of the PF and UPP consumed had excess in at least one critical nutrient. The population consumed daily one or more products with excess in free sugar (73.3%), total fat (75.2%), saturated fat (77.0%), sodium (83.9%), and/or sweeteners (36.8%). Those who consumed products with excessive amounts had a higher intake of total fat (> 5.8%); saturated fat (> 3.8%); and sodium (> 698.7 mg) in adults and adolescents, in children 5-10 years (> 659.2 mg), and in children under 5 years (> 498 mg). Those who consumed products with excessive amounts presented the greatest possibilities of dietary inadequacy. CONCLUSION The population of Antioquia that consumes PF and UPP with excessive amounts of free sugars, total fat, saturated fat, sodium, and/or sweeteners presents an unbalanced diet. Reducing the consumption of these products and returning to a natural and/or minimally processed diet may be an effective strategy to achieve the nutrient intake recommendations prioritized by PAHO in the population of Antioquia.
RESUMEN OBJETIVO Analizar el consumo de nutrientes críticos y otros edulcorantes, según el grado de procesamiento de los alimentos en la población Antioqueña. MÉTODOS En este estudio transversal, se evaluó el consumo alimentario de 4,382 participantes del Perfil Alimentario y Nutricional de Antioquia 2019. Los alimentos procesados (AP) y productos ultraprocesados (PUP) informados por recordatorio de 24 horas se clasificaron según sistema Nova. Se usó el Modelo de Perfil de Nutrientes (MPN) de la Organización Panamericana de la Salud (OPS). Se midió la cantidad de AP y PUP consumidos con exceso en nutrientes críticos, relacionados con las enfermedades crónicas (EC). Se evaluó la diferencia en el consumo promedio, la prevalencia del consumo excesivo, y las posibilidades de inadecuación entre los grupos que tenían una dieta con y sin contenido excesivo. RESULTADOS Cerca del 50% de los AP y PUP consumidos presentaba exceso en al menos un nutriente crítico. La población consumió diariamente uno o más productos con exceso en azúcar libre (73.3%), grasa total (75.2%), grasa saturada (77.0%), sodio (83.9%) y/o edulcorantes (36.8%). Quienes consumían productos con cantidades excesivas tenían una mayor ingesta de grasas totales (> 5.8%); grasas saturadas (> 3.8%); y sodio (> 698.7 mg) en adultos y adolescentes, en niños de 5-10 años (> 659.2 mg), y en menores de 5 años (> 498 mg). Quienes consumieron productos con cantidades excesivas presentaron las mayores posibilidades de inadecuación en la dieta. CONCLUSIÓN La población antioqueña que consume AP y PUP con cantidades excesivas de azúcares libres, grasas totales, grasas saturadas, sodio y/o edulcorantes, presenta una dieta desbalanceada. Reducir el consumo de estos productos y volver a una dieta natural y/o mínimamente procesada puede ser una estrategia efectiva para alcanzar las recomendaciones de ingesta de nutrientes priorizados por OPS en la población antioqueña.
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Masculino , Feminino , Nutrientes , Manipulação de Alimentos , Alimento ProcessadoRESUMO
Abstract Of the many discourses on nutrition and food, two opposing perspectives stand out. On the one hand, "nutritionism" emerged strongly in the last decades, reducing the concept of food to the presence or absence of nutrients and the concept of health to the absence of diseases, a discourse that has influenced modern nutritional and food sciences, as well as the conceptualization of the current corporate food regime. On the other hand, "healthy, supportive, and sustainable food" is a re-emerging perspective associated with the traditional ancestral food system and is founded on the principle of common good since millennia ago. This paper presents a reflection on these two perspectives, taking into account the historical scenario and the socio-political context that characterize them, in order to contribute to the recognition of a food paradigm consistent with the Millennium Development Goals and the human right to food. In addition, this reflection aims to assess the progress that has been made in Colombia to achieve healthy, supportive, and sustainable eating practices in the general population.
Resumen Entre los múltiples discursos sobre nutrición y alimentación, hay dos perspectivas opuestas que se destacan: por una parte, el "nutricionismo", que emergió con gran protagonismo en las últimas décadas y reduce el concepto de alimentación a la presencia o no de nutrientes, y el de salud, a la ausencia de enfermedades, discurso que ha influenciado las ciencias nutricionales y alimentarias modernas y la conceptualización del actual régimen alimentario corporativo, y por otra parte, la "alimentación saludable, solidaria y sustentable", una perspectiva reemergente asociada al sistema alimentario tradicional ancestral constituido a partir de la ética del bien común desde hace miles de años. El presente artículo presenta una reflexión sobre estas dos perspectivas, teniendo en cuenta el panorama histórico y el entorno sociopolítico que las caracterizan, con el propósito de contribuir al reconocimiento de un paradigma alimentario que esté en línea con los objetivos de desarrollo del milenio y con el derecho humano a la alimentación. Además, esta reflexión pretende valorar los avances que se han realizado en Colombia para lograr una alimentación saludable, solidaria y sustentable en la población general.
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Abstract Introduction: In Colombia, obesity is a public health problem that must be addressed by the government through policy action initiatives (PAIs), that is, governmental actions that may or may not be implemented. Objective: To identify PAIs and policy action evaluations (PAEs) against obesity formulated in Colombia since 2005 using the NOURISHING framework methodology. Materials and methods: The search for evidence was conducted between March and August 2019 (with an update in August 2020) as follows: PAIs in government and civil society organization websites. and PAEs in PubMed, SciELO and the Sinergia repository. PAIs were classified according to NOURISHING policy areas. Results: A total of 42 PAIs with 82 lines of action were found: 16 (24 lines) implemented, 17 (37 lines) not implemented, and 9 (21 lines) with insufficient information to determine their implementation (21 lines). These PAIs encompassed all the NOURISHING framework policy areas. The implemented PAIs have more lines of action in the "Harness food supply chain and actions across sectors" area (8/24), while those that have not been implemented have more lines in the "Restrict food and beverage advertising" area (10/37). There were 13 PAEs, and most of them were about food security PAIs focused on food supply (4/13). Conclusions: Colombia has PAIs against obesity that address all the policy areas of the NOURISHING framework. Implemented PAIs focus on food supply, while non-implemented PAIs focus on regulatory measures. A greater government commitment is required in the implementation of PAIs that allow improving the dietary habits of the Colombian population, which will help reduce obesity rates in the country in the medium and long term.
Resumen Introducción. En Colombia, la obesidad es un problema de salud pública que el gobierno debe abordar mediante iniciativas de acción de política (IAP), es decir, acciones gubernamentales que pueden estar implementadas o no. Objetivo. Identificar, mediante la metodología del marco NOURISHING, las IAP y las evaluaciones de acción de política (EAP) contra la obesidad formuladas en Colombia desde 2005. Materiales y métodos. La búsqueda de la evidencia se realizó entre marzo y agosto de 2019 (con una actualización en agosto de 2020) de la siguiente manera: IAP: en sitios web del gobierno y de organizaciones de la sociedad civil; EAP: en PubMed, SciELO y el repositorio Sinergia. Las IAP se clasificaron en las áreas de política del marco NOURISHING. Resultados. Se encontraron 42 IAP con 82 líneas de actuación: 16 (24 líneas) implementadas, 17 (37 líneas) no implementadas, y 9 (21 líneas) sin información suficiente para determinar su implementación (21 líneas). Las IAP abordan todas las áreas de política del marco NOURISHING. Las IAP implementadas tienen más líneas en el área "Habilitar acciones multisectoriales y de suministro de alimentos" (8/24), mientras que las no implementadas, en "Restringir la publicidad de alimentos y bebidas" (10/37). Se identificaron 13 EAP, donde la mayoría fueron sobre IAP en seguridad alimentaria orientadas al suministro de alimentos (4/13). Conclusiones. Colombia tiene IAP contra la obesidad que abarcan todas las áreas de política del marco NOURISHING. Las IAP implementadas se enfocan en el suministro de alimentos y las no implementadas, en medidas regulatorias. Se requiere un mayor compromiso del gobierno en la implementación de IAP sobre medidas regulatorias que permitan mejorar los hábitos alimentarios de la población colombiana, lo que, en el mediano y largo plazo, ayudará a reducir las tasas de obesidad en el país en el mediano y largo plazo.
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Background: Information about the reliability and validity of questionnaires in low- and middle-income countries remains scarce. Objective: To test the reliability and predictive validity of a food and beverage marketing/advertising questionnaire for South American children and adolescents. Methods: A sample of 330 children (3-10 years old) and 215 adolescents (11-18 years old) was included from seven South American cities: Buenos Aires, Lima, Medellín, Montevideo, Santiago, Sao Paulo, and Teresina. The questionnaire consisted of seven questions about food and beverage marketing/advertising and decision influence. We assessed the reliability using temporal stability (2-week interval) and internal consistency. We assessed the predictive validity based on the risk of excess weight. Results: In children, reliability agreement from κ coefficients ranged from 63.7% to 86.3%, and Cronbach's α (internal consistency estimate) ranged from 0.14 to 0.75. In adolescents, the reliability agreement ranged from 78.9% to 85.7%, and Cronbach's α ranged from 0.14 to 0.76. Exploratory factor analysis revealed two factors for both age groups. The predictive probabilities for excess weight ranged from 22.3% to 61.1% in children and from 24.9% to 64.1% in adolescents. Conclusions: The screen/marketing media questionnaire is a reliable and valid measure for the pediatric population from low- and middle-income countries. This subjective tool provides a feasible screening measure for the influence of advertising on children and adolescents at risk of overweight and obesity.
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Sobrepeso , Obesidade Infantil , Adolescente , Publicidade , Bebidas , Brasil , Criança , Pré-Escolar , Países em Desenvolvimento , Humanos , Sobrepeso/epidemiologia , Obesidade Infantil/epidemiologia , Reprodutibilidade dos Testes , Inquéritos e QuestionáriosRESUMO
BACKGROUND: A food frequency questionnaire (FFQ) for South American children and adolescents was developed, but its validity for assessing dietary iron intake has not been evaluated. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the validity of the FFQ and 24-hour dietary recalls (24h-DR) for assessing dietary iron intake in children and adolescents. DESIGN: The South American Youth/Child Cardiovascular and Environmental study is a multicenter observational study, conducted in five South American cities: Buenos Aires (Argentina), Lima (Peru), Medellin (Colombia), Sao Paulo, and Teresina (Brazil). The FFQ assessed dietary intake over the previous 3 months, and the 24h-DR was completed three times (2 weekdays and 1 weekend day) with a minimum 5-day interval between recalls. Blood samples were collected to assess serum iron, ferritin, and hemoglobin levels. PARTICIPANTS AND SETTING: Data of 99 children (aged 3 to 10 years) and 50 adolescents (aged 11 to 17 years) from public and private schools were collected during 2015 to 2017. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Dietary iron intake calculated from the FFQ (using the sum of daily iron intake in all food/food groups) and 24h-DR (mean of 3 days using the multiple source method). STATISTICAL ANALYSES PERFORMED: Dietary iron intake in relation to blood biomarkers were assessed using Spearman rank correlations adjusted for sex, age, and total energy intake, and the quadratic weighted κ coefficients for agreement. RESULTS: Spearman correlations showed very good coefficients (range = 0.78 to 0.85) for the FFQ in both age groups; for the 24h-DR, the coefficients were weak in children and adolescents (range = 0.23 to 0.28). The agreement ranged from 59.9% to 72.9% for the FFQ and from 63.9% to 81.9% for the 24h-DR. CONCLUSION: The South American Youth/Child Cardiovascular and Environmental study FFQ exhibited good validity to rank total dietary iron intake in children and adolescents, and as well as the 24h-DR, presented good strength of agreements when compared with serum iron and ferritin levels.
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Inquéritos sobre Dietas/normas , Dieta/estatística & dados numéricos , Ferro da Dieta/análise , Avaliação Nutricional , Inquéritos e Questionários/normas , Adolescente , Criança , Ingestão de Alimentos , Feminino , Humanos , Masculino , Rememoração Mental , Reprodutibilidade dos Testes , América do SulRESUMO
Resumen: el escenario de la pandemia actual derivada del COVID-19, infección causada por el virus denominado SARS-CoV-2, ha permitido develar la interacción entre enfermedades infecciosas y enfermedades crónicas no transmisibles, de manera que ha aportado hallazgos que sugieren un aumento en las tasas de mortalidad por COVID-19. El objetivo de este artículo es describir las características sociodemográficas y de morbilidad en los fallecimientos ocurridos en Colombia por COVID-19 al 19 de mayo del 2020. Es un estudio descriptivo a partir de reportes del Instituto Nacional de Salud, sobre fallecimientos de casos positivos por COVID-19, del 6 de marzo al 19 de mayo del 2020. La información sobre factores preexistentes se obtuvo de reportes del periódico El Tiempo en notas de prensa publicadas al respecto. Se realizó análisis descriptivo en Excel y SPSS v25. Se identificaron 613 fallecimientos en el periodo. El mayor número de muertes ocurrió en Bogotá D. C. (35,0 %), seguida de Valle de Cauca (10,4 %), Cartagena (8,6 %), Amazonas (7,2 %) y Meta (5,6 %). La edad promedio de las defunciones fue 67,26 ± 16,28 años, siendo el grupo de edad de 60-79 años en el que más muertes se presentaron, con el 50,7 % de los casos. El 60,8 % de las defunciones ocurrió en personas de sexo masculino, y un 80,1 % tenían alguna morbilidad: 36,2 % padecía hipertensión, 19,2 % diabetes mellitus, 17,1 % EPOC, 16,5 % alguna enfermedad cardiovascular, 11,1 % obesidad y un 16,2 % padecía otro tipo de enfermedad sin especificar. El antecedente de morbilidad por patologías cardiometabólicas asociadas con factores alimentarios y nutricionales favorece la mortalidad en personas infectadas por COVID-19 en Colombia.
Abstract: the current scenario derived from the COVID-19 Infection caused by the virus denominated SARS-CoV-2 has uncovered the interaction between infectious diseases and chronic non-communicable diseases, thus providing findings that suggest an increase in covid-19 mortality rates. The objective of this article is to describe the sociodemographic and morbidity characteristics of deaths occurring In Colombia due to COVID-19 as at May 19,2020. This Is a descriptive study based on reports from the National Institute of Health, on deaths of positive cases due to COVID-19, from March 6 to May 19, 2020. Information on pre-existing factors was obtained from reports on the newspaper El Tiempo in press releases published on the subject. Descriptive analysis was performed in Excel and SPSS v25. 613 deaths were Identified In the period. The highest number of deaths occurred in Bogota D. C. (35.0%), followed by Valle de Cauca (10.4%), Cartagena (8.6%), Amazonas (7.2%) and Meta (5.6%). The average age of the deaths was 67.26 ± 16.28 years, with the 60-79 age group accounting for 50.7 % of the deaths. A total of 60.8 % of the deaths occurred In males, and 80.1 % had some form of morbidity: 36.2% suffered from hypertension, 19.2% from diabetes mellitus, 17.1 % EPOC, 16.5% some cardiovascular disease, 11.1 % obesity and 16.2% other type of unspecified disease. The history of morbidity due to cardiometabolic pathologies associated with dietary and nutritional factors favors mortality In persons infected by COVID-19 in Colombia.
Resumo: o cenário da atual pandemia decorrente da COVID-19, Infecção causada pelo virus chamado SARS-CoV-2, revelou a interação entre doenças Infecciosas e doenças crónicas não transmissíveis, de modo que tem fornecido achados que sugerem um aumento nas taxas de mortalidade por COVID-19. O objetivo deste artigo é descrever as características sociodemográficas e de comorbidade das mortes na Colombia por COVID-19 até o día 19 de maio de 2020. Trata-se de um estudo descritivo baseado em relatórios do Instituto Nacional de Saúde, sobre mortes de casos positivos para COVID-19, de 6 de março a 19 de maio de 2020. Informações sobre fatores pré-existentes foram obtidas de reportagens do jornal El Tiempo em comunicados à imprensa sobre o assunto. A análise descritiva foi realizada no Excel e no SPSS v25. Foram identificadas 613 mortes no período. O maior número de mortes ocorreu na cidade de Bogotá D. C. (35,0 %), seguida por Valle de Cauca (10,4 %), Cartagena (8,6 %), Amazonas (7,2 %) e Meta (5,6 %). A média de idade dos óbitos foi de 67,26 ± 16,28 anos, em que a faixa etária de 60 a 79 anos teve mais óbitos, com 50,7 % dos casos. 60,8 % dos óbitos ocorreram no sexo masculino, e 80,1 % apresentaram alguma comorbidade: 36,2 % sofriam de hipertensão, 19,2 % diabetes mellitus, 17,1 % DPOC, 16,5 % doenças cardiovasculares, 11,1 % obesos e 16,2 % tinham outra doença não especificada. A história de comorbidade por patologias cardiometabólicas associadas a fatores alimentares e nutricionais favorece a mortalidade em pessoas infectadas com COVID-19 na Colômbia.
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The present study aimed to assess the associations of the stages of Fe deficiency (Fe deficiency without anaemia (ID) and Fe-deficiency anaemia (IDA)) and anaemia with metabolic syndrome (MetS) in Ecuadorian women. A cross-sectional study was conducted in 5894 women aged 20-59 years, based on data from the 2012 Ecuadorian National Health and Nutrition Survey. The sample was stratified by age. A χ2 test was used to assess the possible associations of ID, IDA and anaemia with MetS. The prevalence ratio (PR) for each stage of Fe deficiency and anaemia was estimated considering women without MetS as a reference. The total prevalence of MetS, ID, IDA and anaemia was 32â 3 % (se 0â 6), 6â 2 % (se 0â 3), 7â 1 % (se 0â 3) and 5â 0 % (se 0â 3), respectively. In women aged 20-29, 30-39 and 40-49 years, MetS was associated with a lower prevalence of ID (PR (95 % CI; P-value)): 0â 17 (0â 06, 0â 46; P < 0â 001), 0â 69 (0â 48, 0â 99; P = 0â 044) and 0â 44 (0â 29, 0â 67; P < 0â 001), respectively. In women aged 50-59 years, MetS was associated with IDA and anaemia (PR (95 % CI; P-value)): 0â 12 (0â 02, 0â 96; P = 0â 026) and 0â 22 (0â 07, 0â 64; P = 0â 002), respectively. In conclusion, Ecuadorian women of reproductive age with MetS have a lower prevalence of ID compared with those without MetS. Furthermore, the MetS and IDA coexist at the population level. These findings require an analysis from a dietary pattern approach, which could provide key elements for developing public policies that simultaneously address all forms of malnutrition.
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Anemia , Deficiências de Ferro , Síndrome Metabólica , Adulto , Anemia/epidemiologia , Estudos Transversais , Equador/epidemiologia , Feminino , Humanos , Deficiências de Ferro/epidemiologia , Síndrome Metabólica/epidemiologia , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Prevalência , Adulto JovemRESUMO
Abstract Introduction: adverse socioeconomic conditions may cause food intake characterized by inequality that derives in malnutrition increases. Objective. To identify inequalities in food consumption among the Colombian population according to socioeconomic status and the food security classification for households. Methods. The data were obtained from the 2005 National Survey of Nutritional Status, and the analysis used the first 24-hour recall n=39,413 Colombians. The statistical analysis took into account descriptive statistics and 95% confidence intervals. A multivariate analysis was performed through multinomial logistic regression models, with each of the food groups as a dependent variable. Finally, a latent class analysis was performed to understand the heterogeneity of the inequalities in food consumption in the households. Results. Low-socioeconomic status households showed higher consumption of cereals, tubers and plantains, non-alcoholic beverages, and fats. I contrast, higher socioeconomic status households showed higher consumption of dairy products, fruit, vegetables, and sugars/sweets. The food security classification found that food-secure households had a higher consumption of meat, dairy, vegetables, fruit, and sugars/sweets. Households classified as food-insecure showed a higher consumption of cereals, tubers and plantains, and non-alcoholic beverages. The consumption of tubers and plantains showed a clear social gradient, in higher socioeconomic status there was lower consumption probability of those products. Conclusion. There are inequalities in food consumption in Colombia according to socioeconomic status and the food security classification; therefore, people and families with the most unfavorable socioeconomic status have diets with less nutritional value.
Resumen Objetivo: Identificar las inequidades en el consumo de alimentos según nivel socioeconómico y clasificación de seguridad alimentaria de los hogares colombianos. Métodos: Los datos provienen de la Encuesta Nacional de la Situación Nutricional de 2005, y se utilizó el primer recordatorio de 24 horas n=39,413 colombianos. El análisis estadístico tuvo en cuenta estadística descriptiva e intervalos de confianza del 95%. Se realizó un análisis de regresión logística multinomial, con cada uno de los grupos de alimentos como una variable dependiente. Finalmente, se realizó un análisis de clases latentes para capturar la heterogeneidad de las inequidades en el consumo de alimentos en los hogares. Resultados: Los hogares clasificados con un nivel socioeconómico bajo mostraron un mayor consumo de cereales, tubérculos/plátanos, bebidas no alcohólicas y grasas. Por otro lado, se observó que un nivel socioeconómico alto conllevó un mayor consumo de lácteos, frutas, verduras y azúcares/postres. Según clasificación de seguridad alimentaria, los hogares considerados en seguridad tenían un mayor consumo de carne, lácteos, verduras, frutas y azúcares/postres. Los hogares clasificados en inseguridad alimentaria mostraron mayor consumo de cereales, tubérculos/plátanos, y bebidas no alcohólicas. El consumo de tubérculos y plátanos mostró un gradiente social, con menor probabilidad de consumo a mayor nivel socioeconómico. Conclusión: Existen inequidades en el consumo de alimentos en Colombia según nivel socioeconómico y clasificación de seguridad alimentaria, por tanto, las personas y familias en estado socioeconómico más desfavorable tienen dietas con menor valor nutricional.
Resumo Objetivo: Identificar as desigualdades no consumo de alimentos segundo o nível socioeconômico e classificação de segurança alimentar dos lares colombianos. Métodos: Os dados provêm da Enquete Nacional da Situação Nutricional de 2005, e se utilizou o primeiro lembrete de 24 horas n=39,413 colombianos. A análise estatístico levando em conta Estatísticas descritiva e intervalos de confiança de 95%. Realizou-se uma análise de regressão logística multinominal, com cada um dos grupos de alimentos como uma variável dependente. Finalmente, realizou-se uma análise de classes latentes para capturar a heterogeneidade das desigualdades no consumo de alimentos nos lares. Resultados: Os lares classificados com um nível socioeconómico baixo amostraram um maior consumo de cereais, tubérculos/ banana da terra, bebidas não alcoólicas e gorduras. Por outro lado, observou-se que um nível socioeconómico alto tem um maior consumo de lácteos, frutas, verduras e açúcares/sobremesas. Segundo a clasificação de segurança alimentar, os lares considerados em segurança tinham um maior consumo de carne, lácteos, verduras, frutas e açúcares/sobremesas. Os lares classificados em insegurança alimentar evidenciaram maior consumo de cereais, tubérculos/banana da terra, e bebidas não alcoólicas. O consumo de tubérculos e banana da terra evidenciou uma desigualdade social, com menor probabilidade de consumo no nível socioeconômico mais alto. Conclusão: Existem desigualdades no consumo de alimentos na Colômbia de acordo com o nível socioeconômico e classificação de segurança alimentar. Deste modo, as pessoas e famílias em condições socioeconômicos mais desfavoráveis têm dietas com menor valor nutricional.
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OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to analyse the reliability and validity of a semi-quantitative FFQ to assess food group consumption in South American children and adolescents. DESIGN: The SAYCARE (South American Youth/Child cARdiovascular and Environmental) study is an observational, multicentre, feasibility study performed in a sample of 3- to 18-year-old children and adolescents attending private and public schools from six South American countries. Participants answered the FFQ twice with a two-week interval and three 24-h dietary recalls. Intraclass and Spearman's correlations, weighted Cohen's kappa (κw), percentage of agreement and energy-adjusted Pearson's correlation coefficients were calculated. SETTING: Seven cities in South America (Buenos Aires, Lima, Medelin, Montevideo, Santiago, Sao Paulo and Teresina). SUBJECTS: A sample of 200 children and 244 adolescents for reliability analyses and 252 children and 244 adolescents for validity analyses were included. RESULTS: Depending on the food group, for children and adolescents, reliability analyses resulted in Spearman's coefficients from 0·47 to 0·73, intraclass correlation coefficients from 0·66 to 0·99, κw coefficients from 0·35 to 0·63, and percentage of agreement between 72·75 and 83·52 %. In the same way, validity analyses resulted in Spearman's coefficients from 0·17 to 0·37, energy-adjusted Pearson's coefficients from 0·17 to 0·61, κw coefficients from 0·09 to 0·24, and percentages of agreement between 45·79 and 67·06 %. CONCLUSION: The SAYCARE FFQ achieved reasonable reliability and slight-moderate validity for almost all food groups intakes. Accordingly, it can be used for the purpose of ranking the intake of individuals within a population.
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Fenômenos Fisiológicos da Nutrição Infantil , Inquéritos sobre Dietas/normas , Dieta/métodos , Adolescente , Fenômenos Fisiológicos da Nutrição do Adolescente , Criança , Pré-Escolar , Registros de Dieta , Ingestão de Energia , Comportamento Alimentar , Feminino , Humanos , Masculino , Rememoração Mental , Avaliação Nutricional , Reprodutibilidade dos Testes , América do SulRESUMO
OBJECTIVE: To assess the reliability and validity of body weight (BW) and body image (BI) perception reported by parents (in children) and by adolescents in a South American population. DESIGN: Cross-sectional study. BW perception was evaluated by the question, 'Do you think you/your child are/is: severely wasted, wasted, normal weight, overweight, obese?' BI perception was evaluated using the Gardner scale. To evaluate reliability, BW and BI perceptions were reported twice, two weeks apart. To evaluate validity, the BW and BI perceptions were compared with WHO BMI Z-scores. Kappa and Kendall's tau-c coefficients were obtained. SETTING: Public and private schools and high schools from six countries of South America (Argentina, Peru, Colombia, Uruguay, Chile, Brazil).ParticipantsChildren aged 3-10 years (n 635) and adolescents aged 11-17 years (n 400). RESULTS: Reliability of BW perception was fair in children's parents (κ=0·337) and substantial in adolescents (κ=0·709). Validity of BW perception was slight in children's parents (κ=0·176) and fair in adolescents (κ=0·268). When evaluating BI, most children were perceived by parents as having lower weight. Reliability of BI perception was slight in children's parents (κ=0·124) and moderate in adolescents (κ=0·599). Validity of BI perception was poor in children's parents (κ=-0·018) and slight in adolescents (κ=0·023). CONCLUSIONS: Reliability of BW and BI perceptions was higher in adolescents than in children's parents. Validity of BW perception was good among the parents of the children and adolescents with underweight and normal weight.
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Atitude Frente a Saúde , Imagem Corporal/psicologia , Peso Corporal , Sobrepeso/psicologia , Inquéritos e Questionários/estatística & dados numéricos , Magreza/psicologia , Adolescente , Criança , Pré-Escolar , Estudos Transversais , Estudos de Viabilidade , Feminino , Humanos , Masculino , Pais/psicologia , Reprodutibilidade dos Testes , América do SulRESUMO
BACKGROUND: While dietary patterns (DPs) enable the combination of foods that make up a person's habitual diet to be known, little is known about the DPs of health sector professionals. The objective of this study was to describe the DPs of healthcare students and professionals and assess their association with sociodemographic, lifestyle, anthropometric and biochemical characteristics. METHODS: Cross-sectional design. A sample (n = 319) of healthcare students and professionals in apparent good health who studied or worked at the University of Guadalajara (Mexico) was selected. A semiquantitative food intake frequency questionnaire validated on a Mexican population was administered. Questions covering sociodemographic factors, smoking habits and physical activity were asked. Weight, height, waist circumference, blood pressure, triglycerides, glucose, HDL-cholesterol, LDL-cholesterol and total cholesterol were also measured. DPs were generated from a principal components analysis of 25 food groups, and associations were analyzed using logistic regression adjusted for age and sex. RESULTS: The majority of participants were younger than 29 years (84%), women (71.2%) and students (59.6%). Three DPs were identified: "Traditional Westernized", "Healthy" and "Animal protein and alcoholic beverages". After adjustment, the "Traditional Westernized" DP was positively associated with being younger than 22 years (OR: 2.15; 95%CI: 1.1-4.1); the "Healthy" DP was positively associated with having a daily energy expenditure from physical activity greater than 605 kcal (OR: 4.19; 95%CI: 2.3-7.5), and it was negatively associated with being younger than 22 years (OR: 0.48; 95%CI: 0.2-0.9); and the "Animal protein and alcoholic beverages" DP was positively associated with being male (OR: 3.07; 95%CI: 1.8-5.1) and a smoker (OR: 2.77; 95%CI: 1.2-6.3). No association was found between DPs and anthropometric and biochemical characteristics. CONCLUSIONS: Among the participants evaluated, healthy DP was associated with being physically active while unhealthy DPs were associated with being younger than 22 years, male and a smoker. These data suggest that being knowledgeable about health does not ensure that individuals will engage in healthy behaviors. As is the case among the general population, training and individual efforts aimed at achieving healthy behaviors must be reinforced by initiatives undertaken by social groups, social institutions, the community at large as well as political and business leaders.
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Dieta/psicologia , Comportamento Alimentar , Comportamentos Relacionados com a Saúde , Pessoal de Saúde/psicologia , Estudantes/psicologia , Adolescente , Adulto , Estudos Transversais , Dieta/estatística & dados numéricos , Feminino , Pessoal de Saúde/estatística & dados numéricos , Humanos , Masculino , México , Estudantes/estatística & dados numéricos , Adulto JovemRESUMO
OBJECTIVE: This paper aimed to test the reliability of two questionnaires in studies involving children and adolescents (aged 3-18 years) in seven South American cities. One assesses socioeconomic status (SES) and the other measures environmental factors. METHODS: The SES questionnaire was composed of 14 questions, which included the presence of several consumer goods, domestic services, family income, parental education level, and current parental occupation status. The environmental questionnaire was composed of 15 questions to measure the social and infrastructure characteristics of the area of residence. Parents or guardians completed the questionnaires on behalf of their children. Adolescents answered the questions themselves for environmental factors, while those related to SES factors were answered by their parents or guardians. We analyzed the reliability of the questionnaires through kappa coefficient determination. Multilevel linear regression models were applied to calculate the correlation between the total household scores, the household income, and parents' education level. RESULTS: The environmental questionnaire showed good reproducibility in both age groups (k = 0.132-0.612 in children and k = 0.392-0.746 in adolescents). The SES questionnaire showed strong reliability in both age groups for all indicators (k = 0.52-1.00 in children and k = 0.296-0.964 in adolescents). CONCLUSIONS: Our multiple indicator questionnaires focused on environmental factors and SES in pediatric health surveys provided useful and easily applicable additional indicators to measure these important determinants of cardiovascular health.
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Doenças Cardiovasculares/epidemiologia , Meio Ambiente , Classe Social , Inquéritos e Questionários , Adolescente , Criança , Pré-Escolar , Feminino , Humanos , Renda/estatística & dados numéricos , Masculino , Pais , Reprodutibilidade dos Testes , Fatores de Risco , Fatores Socioeconômicos , América do Sul/epidemiologiaRESUMO
OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to describe the development of a food frequency questionnaire (FFQ) to assess dietary intake in South American children and adolescents. METHODS: A total of 345 children (aged 3-10 years) and 357 adolescents (aged 11-17 years) were included for analysis. The FFQ was designed to be self-administered and to assess dietary intake over the past 3 months. It was developed in Spanish and translated into Portuguese. Multiple approaches were considered to compile the food list, and 11 food groups were included. A food photo booklet was produced as supporting material. RESULTS: The FFQ items maintained a common core list among centers (47 items) and country-specific foods. The FFQ for Buenos Aires and Lima had a total of 63 items; there were 55 items for the FFQ in Medelin, 60 items for Montevideo, 58 items for Santiago, 67 items for Sao Paulo, and 68 items for Teresina. Alcohol was also incorporated in the adolescents' FFQ. CONCLUSIONS: We developed a semiquantitative, culturally adapted FFQ to assess dietary intake in children and adolescents in South America. It has an optimal size allowing its completion in a high proportion of the population; therefore, it can be used in epidemiological studies with South American children and adolescents.
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Inquéritos sobre Dietas/métodos , Avaliação Nutricional , Inquéritos e Questionários , Adolescente , Criança , Pré-Escolar , Dieta , Inquéritos sobre Dietas/normas , Projetos de Pesquisa Epidemiológica , Comportamento Alimentar/etnologia , Feminino , Humanos , Masculino , Reprodutibilidade dos Testes , América do Sul/epidemiologia , Inquéritos e Questionários/normasRESUMO
OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this paper is to introduce the overarching study design of the South American Youth/Child Cardiovascular and Environmental (SAYCARE) study, which is an observational multicenter feasibility study held in seven South American cities: Buenos Aires (Argentina), Lima (Peru), Medellin (Colombia), Montevideo (Uruguay), Santiago (Chile), and São Paulo and Teresina (Brazil). Children and adolescents (3-17 years of age) were studied. METHODS: The data management systems, quality assurance monitoring activities, standardized operating procedure manuals, and training and study management are addressed in this paper. Various quality controls to ensure the collection of valid and reliable data are also discussed. RESULTS AND CONCLUSIONS: Data were obtained from 237 preschoolers and schoolchildren and 258 adolescents during the validation phase measurements. The results of the SAYCARE study are expected to provide higher accuracy in the assessment of cardiovascular disease risk factors, including eating behaviors, body composition, physical activity, sedentary behaviors, lipid profiles and cardiovascular health biomarkers, oral health, social conditions, environmental factors and home environment, and their determinants in children and adolescents from ages 3 to 17 in seven South American cities.
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Doenças Cardiovasculares/epidemiologia , Meio Ambiente , Projetos de Pesquisa Epidemiológica , Objetivos , Adolescente , Sistema Cardiovascular/fisiopatologia , Criança , Pré-Escolar , Comportamento Alimentar/fisiologia , Feminino , Humanos , Estilo de Vida/etnologia , Masculino , Fatores de Risco , Fatores Socioeconômicos , América do Sul/epidemiologiaRESUMO
Increased plasma free fatty acids (FFAs) are associated with cardiometabolic risk factors in adults with abdominal obesity (AO). However, this association remains controversial in children. This study analyzed plasma FFA concentration in children with and without AO. Twenty-nine children classified with AO were matched by age and sex with 29 non-obese individuals. Blood samples were collected after fasting for 10-12 h. Plasma concentration of glucose, insulin, triglycerides, total cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) were determined by automatized methods. FFAs were analyzed by gas chromatography. Children with and without AO had similar age (7.1 ± 2.6 vs. 7.2 ± 2.7 years; p > 0.05) but obese children showed higher (p < 0.05) body mass index (BMI) (+4.3 kg/m²), systolic blood pressure (+5.1 mmHg), and insulin (+27.8 pmol/L). There were no significant differences in plasma total FFA concentration between groups (1.02 ± 0.61 vs. 0.89 ± 0.37 mmol/L; p > 0.05). However, children with AO had higher palmitoleic acid (0.94 vs. 0.70 wt %; p < 0.05) and dihomo-gamma linoleic acid (DHGL) (2.76 vs. 2.07 wt %; p < 0.05). Palmitoleic and DHGL acids correlated (p < 0.05) with BMI (r = 0.397; r = 0.296, respectively) and with waist circumference (r = 0.380; r = 0.276, respectively). Palmitoleic acid correlated positively with systolic blood pressure (r = 0.386; p < 0.05) and negatively with HDL-C (-0.572; p < 0.01). In summary, children with AO have higher plasmatic concentrations of free palmitoleic and DHGL fatty acids, which correlate with cardiometabolic risk factors.
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Ácidos Graxos Monoinsaturados/sangue , Ácidos Linoleicos/sangue , Obesidade Abdominal/sangue , Obesidade Infantil/sangue , Fatores Etários , Biomarcadores/sangue , Pressão Sanguínea , Índice de Massa Corporal , Doenças Cardiovasculares/etiologia , Estudos de Casos e Controles , Criança , Pré-Escolar , Estudos Transversais , Ácidos Graxos Dessaturases/sangue , Feminino , Humanos , Masculino , Síndrome Metabólica/etiologia , Obesidade Abdominal/complicações , Obesidade Abdominal/diagnóstico , Obesidade Abdominal/fisiopatologia , Obesidade Infantil/complicações , Obesidade Infantil/diagnóstico , Obesidade Infantil/fisiopatologia , Fatores de Risco , América do Sul , Regulação para Cima , Circunferência da CinturaRESUMO
RESUMEN Introducción: Los estudiantes universitarios son particularmente vulnerables a una inadecuada nutrición, con la subsecuente afectación en su estado nutricional y de salud. Objetivo: Investigar la frecuencia de exceso de peso (EP) y algunos de sus factores asociados en estudiantes de la Universidad de Antioquia-Colombia. Métodos: Estudio transversal en 424 estudiantes, ambos sexos, con edades de 21,4±4,0 años. El EP se diagnosticó según índice de masa corporal (IMC) ≥ 25 kg/m2; el riesgo de adiposidad central (RAC) como perímetro de cintura (PC) ≥ 80 cm en mujeres y ≥ 90 cm en hombres. Se midieron variables sociodemográficas y asociadas con el estilo de vida (EV). Se empleó estadística descriptiva, prueba Chi2 y α = 0,05. Resultados: El 17,1% de los estudiantes presentó EP, mayor en hombres que en mujeres (22,6% vs 14,0%); un 8,1% mostró RAC, mayor en mujeres (9,1% vs 6,5%). El IMC se asoció con el sexo (p= 0,001). El RAC no mostró asociación con las características sociodemográficas ni de EV. Conclusión: Un porcentaje considerable de los universitarios presentó exceso de peso establecidos a partir de IMC, lo cual fue asociado al sexo del estudiante. No obstante, es importante promover espacios universitarios que propendan por estilos de vida saludables.
ABSTRACT Introduction: University students are particularly vulnerable to inadequate food intake, which has consequences for their nutritional and health status. Objective: To study the prevalence of overweight (OW) and its associated factors among a group of students at University of Antioquia, Colombia. Materials and Methods: Cross-sectional study involving 424 male and female students 21.4±4.0 years of age. OW was diagnosed by body mass index (BMI) ≥ 25 kg/m2; risk of central adiposity was measured by waist circumference (WC) ≥ 90 cm and ≥ 80 cm in men and women, respectively. Socio-demographic and lifestyle variables were measured. Chi2 test (a = 0.05) was used as a descriptive statistic. Results: 17.1% of students had OW, which was higher in men (men: 22.6% vs women 14.0%, p< 0.05); 8.1% had risk of central adiposity higher, which was higher in women (men: 6.5% vs women: 9.1%, p> 0.05). BMI was associated with sex (p= 0.001). Risk of central adiposity was not related with socio-demographic or lifestyle characteristics. Conclusion: A considerable percentage of university students were overweight based on BMI, which related to sex of the student. However, it is important to promote university spaces that are conducive to healthy lifestyles.
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Humanos , Estudantes , Índice de Massa Corporal , Universidades , Sobrepeso , Estilo de Vida , Fatores Socioeconômicos , Estado NutricionalRESUMO
Introducción: Una de las funciones de los medios de comunicación masiva es movilizar la sociedad y la agenda política en torno a problemáticas públicas como por ejemplo la obesidad. Objetivo: Describir el abordaje dado al tema obesidad en dos periódicos colombianos durante los años 2008-2013. Materiales y metodos: Estudio transversal, se seleccionaron 163 noticias, 48 del periódico El Espectador y 115 de El Colombiano. Se realizó análisis deductivo, posteriormente el análisis descriptivo mediante pruebas X2 para establecer la relación entre las variables. α=0,05. SPSS v.18. Resultados: Se evidenció un aumento gradual de las noticias relacionadas con la obesidad en el periodo estudiado. Las fuentes de información más consultadas para construir las noticias fueron científicas-académicas (42,3%). Se encontró asociación entre los artículos que tratan la magnitud de la obesidad, sus estrategias para afrontarla y cuando se empleó como fuente a los políticos (p<0.05). En la población infantil, los temas publicidad (16,4%) y comidas rápidas (26,9%) tuvieron una mayor cobertura (p<0.05). Conclusión: La cobertura del tema obesidad creció en Colombia, al mismo tiempo que se empezaron a implementar estrategias para su prevención y control. Esta situación puede favorecer la movilización pública y política frente a nuevas estrategias que propendan por la solución de esta problemática.
Introduction: One of the functions of the mass media is to mobilize society and the political agenda around public issues such as obesity. Objective: To describe the approach given to obesity in two Colombian newspapers during the years 2008-2013. Materials and methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted were 163 news were selected from two newspapers; 48 from El Espectador newspaper and 115 from El Colombiano. First a deductive analysis of the news was performed and then a descriptive analysis using X2 tests to establish the relationship between the variables. α<0.05. SPSS v.18. Results: An increase in obesity-related news was found. The sources of information most frequently consulted to build the news were scientific-academic ones (42.3%). It was found an association between the articles dealing with the magnitude of the obesity, the strategies to confront it and when it was used a politician source (p <0.05). In the pediatric population, issues related with advertising (16.4%) and fast food (26.9%) had greater coverage (p <0.05). Conclusion: The mass media news related with obesity increased in Colombia, at the same time the implementation of strategies for prevention and control of this disease started. This situation can foster public and political mobilization that promote new strategies that contribute to the solution of the obesity problem.
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Obesidade , Meios de Comunicação , Meios de Comunicação de Massa , Comunicação em SaúdeRESUMO
BACKGROUND: About one-third of the people with abdominal obesity do not exhibit the metabolic syndrome (MetS). Fatty acids in plasma triglycerides (TGs) may help to explain part of this heterogeneity. This study compared TG fatty acid profile of adults with and without abdominal obesity and examined the associations of these fatty acids with MetS components. METHODS: Fifty-four abdominally obese subjects were matched by age and sex with 54 adults without abdominal obesity. People were classified with MetS according to the harmonizing criteria for MetS. Fatty acids in plasma TGs were analyzed by gas chromatography. RESULTS: There were no differences in fatty acids of plasma TGs between people with and without abdominal obesity. However, there were differences between abdominally obese people with and without MetS. The abdominally obese group with MetS had higher palmitic (+2.9%; P = 0.012) and oleic (+4.0%; P = 0.001) acids and lower linoleic (-6.4%; P = 0.018) and arachidonic (-1.2%; P = 0.004) acids. After adjustment for abdominal obesity, age, and sex, a stepwise regression analysis showed that palmitic acid positively contributed to the variance in insulin (ß = +1.08 ± 1.01; P = 0.000) and homeostasis model assessment of insulin resistance (HOMA-IR) index (ß = +1.09 ± 1.01; P = 0.000) and myristic acid positively contributed to the variance in systolic blood pressure (ß = +1.09 ± 1.03; P = 0.006). In contrast, linoleic acid negatively contributed to the variance in glucose (ß = -0.321 ± 0.09; P = 0.001) and high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hsCRP; ß = -1.05 ± 1.01; P = 0.000). CONCLUSIONS: There were no differences in the plasma TG fatty acid profile between people with and without abdominal obesity. Likewise, fatty acids in plasma TGs associated with many of the MetS variables independently of abdominal obesity. These results suggest that the plasma TG fatty acid profile may help to explain part of the heterogeneity between abdominal obesity and the MetS.
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Ácidos Graxos/química , Síndrome Metabólica/sangue , Obesidade Abdominal/sangue , Triglicerídeos/sangue , Adulto , Antropometria , Glicemia/análise , Proteína C-Reativa/análise , Estudos Transversais , Feminino , Humanos , Insulina/sangue , Resistência à Insulina , Masculino , Síndrome Metabólica/complicações , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Obesidade Abdominal/complicações , Adulto JovemRESUMO
Antecedentes: se realizó una campaña de información, educación y comunicación (IEC) sobre síndrome metabólico para personal universitario del área de la salud, derivada de una investigación realizada en esta población. Objetivo: reconocer las dinámicas y aprendizajes generados en los profesionales ejecutores de la campaña "Somos salud". Metodología: sistematización de experiencia realizada por los ejecutores de la campaña, quienes definieron la pregunta orientadora, reconstruyeron la experiencia, hicieron la reflexión crítica, en la cual identificaron aspectos significativos que permitieron construir y validar el sistema categorial. La información se recolectó mediante grupos focales. Resultados: se identificó como categoría principal: "Aprender en la práctica de la estrategia IEC" y como subcategorías destacadas: la reflexión sobre IEC y educación, la relación extensión-investigación, asuntos críticos de la ejecución y el diseño de mensajes y materiales. Conclusiones: se reconoce que aunque los procesos de IEC no garantizan cambios inmediatos en prácticas individuales y colectivas, contribuyen a conocer y discutir problemáticas de salud. Se reflexionó críticamente sobre la manera como se hace educación para la salud, resaltando la necesidad de considerar aspectos individuales y contextuales, mediadores en las decisiones de salud y reconociendo al profesional de la salud como agente y sujeto de tales decisiones.
Background: An information, education and communication campaign (IEC) was carried out about the metabolic syndrome, for university professional of the health sector; it is derived from a research carried out in this population. Objective: Recognition of dynamics and learning created in the professionals who perform the "We are Health" campaign. Methodology: Systematization of the experience was carried out by the campaign performers; who have defined the guiding question, rebuilt the experience, made a critical reflection, and identified significant aspects in it that let to build and validate the categorical system. By means of focus groups the information was collected. Results: "Learning by doing of the IEC strategy" was identified as the main category, and as emphasized subcategories: the reflection about the IEC and education, the extension-research relationship, critical aspects of the execution and design of messages and materials. Conclusions: Although it is recognized that the IEC processes do not guarantee immediate changes in individual and collective practices, they contribute to know and discuss health related issues. It was critically reflected on the way as education for health is made, emphasizing the need to consider individual and contextual aspects that mediate on health decisions, and the recognition of the health care professional as an agent and subject of such decisions.