Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death in Western countries,
representing almost 30% of all deaths worldwide. Evidence shows the effectiveness of …

Frailty is a geriatric syndrome that refers to a state of reduced resiliency to stressful events
that occurs in response to physiological and/or psychosocial detriments. Frailty is a predictor …

ObjectiveTo verify if the intake of ultra-processed foods is associated with higher BMI and
waist circumference (WC) among participants of the Brazilian Longitudinal Study of Adult …

Background Studies evaluating dietary patterns, including the DASH diet, and their
relationship with the metabolic syndrome and diabetes may help to understand the role of …

Cardiovascular disease is one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide,
with increasing incidence. A cornerstone of cardiovascular disease prevention is lifestyle …

ABSTRACT OBJECTIVES To identify dietary patterns among Brazilian adults based on the
National Dietary Surveys (INA–Inquéritos Nacionais de Alimentação) in 2008–2009 and …

Background The eating habits have changed in the last few decades, but few studies
prioritize the food consumption of farmers and the rural population. Therefore, the objective …

The aim of this study was to investigate the association between dietary patterns and
demographic and socioeconomic factors and the food environment among adults and older …

Background About half of cancer deaths in Brazil occur among individuals of working-age
(under 65 years for men, under 60 for women), resulting in a substantial economic impact for …

ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Despite evidence that diet is very important in relation to
chronic kidney disease (CKD) progression, studies in this field are scarce and have focused …