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Association between excess weight and beverage portion size consumed in Brazil
Ilana Nogueira Bezerra1, Eudóxia Sousa de Alencar2
1Programa de Pós-Graduação em Nutrição e Saúde, Centro de Ciências da Saúde, Universidade Estadual do Ceará, Fortaleza, CE, Brasil.
Revista De Saude Publica
|March 1, 2018
Summary
Large portions of soft drinks and alcoholic beverages are linked to excess weight in Brazil. Public health efforts should focus on reducing consumption of large beverage servings, particularly sugary options.
Area of Science:
- Nutrition Science
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
Background:
- Beverage consumption patterns significantly influence public health outcomes.
- Understanding beverage portion sizes is crucial for addressing excess weight and related health issues in Brazil.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze beverage portion sizes consumed by Brazilian adults.
- To investigate the association between beverage portion size and excess weight.
Main Methods:
- Utilized data from the National Dietary Survey (n=24,527) for individuals over 20 years old.
- Categorized beverages into six groups and estimated average portion sizes.
- Employed linear and Poisson regression to assess associations with excess weight, controlling for demographic and dietary factors.
Main Results:
- Coffee/tea were most frequent, but alcoholic beverages and soft drinks had the largest average portion sizes.
- Increased portion sizes of soft drinks and alcoholic beverages were significantly associated with excess weight (PR=1.19 and PR=1.20, respectively).
- These associations remained significant after adjusting for age, sex, income, and total energy intake.
Conclusions:
- Beverage portion size, particularly for soft drinks and alcoholic beverages, is a significant factor associated with excess weight in Brazil.
- Public health interventions should target the reduction of large beverage portion sizes, especially for sweetened and low-nutrient options.
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