Effects of a multiprofessional program for treatment of obesity on feeding behavior and frequency in adolescents: differences between sexes

Authors

  • Danilo Fernandes da Silva
  • Josiane Aparecida Alves Bianchini
  • Vanessa Drieli Seron Antonini
  • Carlos Andres Lopera Barrero
  • Idalina Diair Regla Carolina
  • Nelson Nardo Junior

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5585/conssaude.v14n2.5380

Keywords:

Adolescent, Feeding behavior, Life Style, Obesity.

Abstract

Objective: The aim of the present study was to assess the effects of a Multiprofessional Program of Obesity Treatment (PMTO) on feeding habits in male and female adolescents. Methods: In this study 53 adolescents with excess of weight aged from 11 to 18 years old, 30 girls, were included. The analysis of feeding habits was made with a food frequency questionnaire and a 24 hours recall. It was reported data related to eight weeks of intervention. Results: We observed reduction in candies consumption (p=0.011) in girls, and pasta (p=0.039) and eggs (p=0.040) in boys. Total energy intake decreased in girls (p=0.006). The female group also demonstrated reduction of carbohydrates (p=0.016), proteins (p=0.035), fat (p=0.018) and polyunsaturated fat (p=0.011). In relation to micronutrients, sodium consumption was decreased (p=0.003) in the same group. Conclusions: Changes in feeding habits were greater in girls.

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Published

2015-08-11

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Silva DF da, Bianchini JAA, Antonini VDS, Barrero CAL, Carolina IDR, Nardo Junior N. Effects of a multiprofessional program for treatment of obesity on feeding behavior and frequency in adolescents: differences between sexes. Cons. Saúde [Internet]. 2015 Aug. 11 [cited 2024 Jul. 4];14(2):246-5. Available from: https://periodicos.uninove.br/saude/article/view/5380

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