Comparação do perfil nutricional e sociodemográfico de adolescentes do ensino médio diurno e noturno de Itaqui (RS)

Abstract

The objective of this study was to compare the nutritional and sociodemographic profile of adolescents from high school in the diurnal and nocturnal schools of Itaqui (RS). Methods: A cross-sectional observational study was conducted with 901 students aged 14 to 19 from city public schools. A self-applied questionnaire containing questions regarding diet and sociodemographic data (sex, age, race, socioeconomic level, parents' education) was used and weight and height measurements were collected. Results: There was a statistically significant difference between the two school shifts for the sociodemographic variables socioeconomic level, maternal education and paternal education. Regarding food consumption, adolescents from different shifts differed in rice and beans, milk and dairy products and alcoholic beverages intake. Statistical differences in the number of daily meals and nutritional status of diurnal and nocturnal adolescents were also verified. Conclusion: In addition to the study conclusion that there were significant differences regarding the nutritional and sociodemographic profile among adolescents of both shifts, it was possible to identify a worrisome given to public health, in which 28.3% of the study population presented overweight.