Regular consumption of vegetables in brazilian western Amazon

Abstract

Regular consumption of vegetables has shown several health benefits, such reduction of the risk of death, according to nutritional recommendations. In addition, Brazil has alarming levels of obesity, especially Acre, which occupies one of the top positions among the capitals. This is a cross-sectional study with a population in Mancio LIma, Acre, to analyze the prevalence and factors associated with the regular consumption of vegetables. Abou 820 individuals were investigated in 2012. The general prevalence of regular consumption of vegetables was 60.8%. The factors associated with this were: consumption of sweets equal to or greater than 5 days a week (OR = 1.6, 95% CI = 1.13 - 2.27, p = 0.008), meat consumption equal to or greater than 5 days a week (OR = 1.51, 95% CI = 1.09 - 2.1, p = 0.013) and fruit consumption equal to or greater than 5 days a week (OR = 2.64, 95% CI = 1.92 - 3.64, p <0.001). Age equal to or greater than 50 years was associated with less frequent consumption of vegetables. The consumption of vegetables in this population is within the recommended by the World Health Organization and shows association with a healthier diet.