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Avaliação da adequação às boas práticas em restaurantes comerciais do município de Uberlândia-MG

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Title: Avaliação da adequação às boas práticas em restaurantes comerciais do município de Uberlândia-MG Abstract: Introduction: In recent years, with the changing lifestyle of the population, an increase in the consumption of food outside the home has been observed, leading to the need for knowledge about the sanitary quality of food offered in commercial restaurants. Aim: To evaluate the adequacy of good practices in commercial restaurants in the municipality of Uberlândia-MG. Method: An observational, cross-sectional study was conducted. Five commercial restaurants, such as self-service restaurants, were randomly selected. To assess compliance with good practices, the checklist of good practices for food services from the Collegiate Board Resolution (RDC 216/2004), which includes 12 evaluation items, was applied. All data were tabulated and analyzed using descriptive statistics. Results: Of the five restaurants evaluated, two presented irregularities. The first restaurant presented a physical space incompatible with the unit's demand, leading to delays in production. The second restaurant, however, presented irregularities related to food storage and production. Three restaurants evaluated showed 100% compliance with good practices. Conclusions: Although we found irregularities in some commercial restaurants, the majority (60%) met the established quality and safety standards, thus guaranteeing food that is safe for the consumer's health. Keywords: Good handling practices; Food hygiene; Food services

Avaliação da composição centesimal das folhas de mansoa alliacea: contribuições para a alimentação sustentável

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Title: Avaliação da composição centesimal das folhas de mansoa alliacea: contribuições para a alimentação sustentável Abstract: Introduction: Unconventional Food Plants (PANC) have attracted growing scientific and social interest due to their nutritional potential and the role they play in dietary diversification and the promotion of family farming. Mansoa alliacea (garlic vine), traditionally used in folk medicine and as a condiment, shows promise for inclusion in the human diet, yet systematic studies regarding its proximate composition are still lacking. Methodology: Fresh leaves of Mansoa alliacea were collected from an organic family farm. The samples underwent physicochemical analysis using standardized methods to determine moisture, ash, protein, lipid, and total carbohydrate content. Energy value was calculated based on the obtained data. Results: Proximate analysis revealed 60.33% moisture, 10.67% ash, 16.26% protein, 2.32% lipids, and 10.43% carbohydrates, with an energy value of 127.64 kcal/100 g; these figures demonstrate high protein and mineral content compared to various leafy vegetables. These results reinforce the species' potential as a nutritional and functional alternative, particularly within agroecological production systems. Conclusion: Mansoa alliacea stands out as a PANC with significant nutritional value, capable of contributing to dietary diversification and the promotion of family farming. This proximate characterization expands scientific knowledge regarding the species and opens up possibilities for its use in healthy and sustainable food programs.

Relação entre horário da alimentação e consumo de ultraprocessados em mulheres sobreviventes ao câncer de mama em tratamento com inibidores de aromatase e tamoxifeno

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Title: Relação entre horário da alimentação e consumo de ultraprocessados em mulheres sobreviventes ao câncer de mama em tratamento com inibidores de aromatase e tamoxifeno Abstract: Breast cancer is the most prevalent malignant neoplasm among women in Brazil, and advances in diagnosis and treatment have resulted in a growing number of survivors on continuous adjuvant endocrine therapy, such as tamoxifen (TMX) and aromatase inhibitors (AI). This study aimed to evaluate the association between meal timing and ultra-processed food (UPF) consumption in 173 breast cancer survivors using TMX (n=84) or AI (n=89). Dietary intake was assessed by 24-hour dietary recall, with foods classified according to the NOVA system. Multiple linear regression models were fitted for each treatment group. Although chrononutrition patterns were similar between groups, the associations differed according to treatment. In the TMX group, later timing of the first food intake was associated with lower consumption of unprocessed or minimally processed foods and higher participation of UPF in the diet, while later timing of the last food intake and dietary midpoint were associated with higher energy intake. In the AI group, associations were concentrated on energy intake and macronutrient distribution, with no significant associations with UPF consumption. The findings reinforce the importance of incorporating chrononutrition principles into the nutritional care of breast cancer survivors.

Janelas alimentares mais longas estão associadas a um perfil menos favorável de histórico de peso e a maior frequência de estratégias para perda de peso em adultos: estudo com dados do NHANES

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Title: Janelas alimentares mais longas estão associadas a um perfil menos favorável de histórico de peso e a maior frequência de estratégias para perda de peso em adultos: estudo com dados do NHANES Abstract: Purpose: To investigate the association between eating window duration, categorized into tertiles, and variables related to weight history obtained from the NHANES weight history questionnaire. Methods: This cross-sectional study included 32,053 adults from the NHANES (2003–2018). Eating window duration was estimated from 24-hour dietary recalls and divided into tertiles (T1: shortest eating window; T2: intermediate eating window; T3: longest eating window). Associations with continuous (weight change over 1 and 10 years, age at maximum weight) and categorical (weight perception, weight loss attempts, bariatric surgery) weight history variables were evaluated. Statistical analyses used linear and logistic regression models, adjusted for confounders and accounting for the complex survey design. Results: Individuals in the longest eating window tertile (T3) showed greater weight reduction in the past year (-0.54 ± 0.13 kg in T3 vs. 0.09 ± 0.10 kg in T1) and less cumulative weight gain over 10 years (3.41 ± 0.21 kg in T3 vs. 4.98 ± 0.21 kg in T1), as well as reaching their maximum weight at an earlier age (24.84 ± 4.10 years in T3 vs. 50.76 ± 8.38 years in T1) compared to the shortest eating window group (T1). The longest eating window group (T3) also reported higher perceived obesity (36.7% in T3 vs. 28.7% in T1), desire to lose weight (37.0% in T3 vs. 28.5% in T1), and a history of severe weight cycling (≥11 times losing ≥4.5 kg; 46.2% in T3 vs. 22.3% in T1). In multivariate models, the longest eating window was associated with higher odds of weight loss attempts (OR: 1.11; 95% CI: 1.02–1.22; p = 0.017), intentional weight loss (OR: 1.50; 95% CI: 1.26–1.78; p < 0.001), and history of bariatric surgery (OR: 2.73; 95% CI: 1.47–5.06; p = 0.002) when compared to the reference group (T1). Conclusion: Longer eating windows are associated with a less favorable weight history profile and a higher frequency of weight loss strategies in adults. The temporal dimension of eating is a potentially relevant factor in lifelong weight management.