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Changes in food consumption in Brazil

S P de Oliveira1

  • 1Escola de Nutrição, Universidade Federal de Ouro Preto, Brazil.

Archivos Latinoamericanos De Nutricion
|June 1, 1997
PubMed
Summary

Brazilian eating habits have shifted, with decreased staple food consumption and increased processed foods. Recent trends show a move towards healthier options like fruits and vegetables due to health concerns.

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Area of Science:

  • Nutrition Science
  • Public Health
  • Food Science

Background:

  • Eating habits in Brazil have evolved significantly over recent decades.
  • Data from national surveys (1961-1988) track these dietary shifts.
  • Socioeconomic and epidemiological factors influence food consumption patterns.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze changes in Brazilian food consumption and macronutrient intake.
  • To identify trends in staple food, protein, and fat consumption.
  • To highlight the need for studies on the health impacts of these dietary changes.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of data from Family Budget Surveys and the National Study of Family Expenditure.
  • Examination of macronutrient contributions from carbohydrates and fats.
  • Assessment of shifts between animal and vegetable protein sources.

Main Results:

  • Decreased consumption of staple foods (beans, rice, manioc flour), pork, lard, and butter.
  • Increased intake of chicken, eggs, dairy products, and vegetable oils.
  • Shift in urban areas towards higher fat, lower carbohydrate diets, with more animal protein and vegetable fats.
  • Increased consumption of industrialized foods linked to income.
  • Recent trends show reduced intake of fatty/fried foods and sugar, with increased fruit and vegetable consumption in São Paulo.

Conclusions:

  • Brazilian dietary patterns have transformed, marked by a move away from traditional staples towards processed and animal-based products.
  • Growing health consciousness is driving a recent shift towards healthier food choices, including more fruits and vegetables.
  • Further research is crucial to understand the nutritional and health consequences of these evolving eating habits in the Brazilian urban population.

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