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Comparison of food guide recommendations from European countries
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Objetivo: Comparar os guias alimentares de 18 países europeus: as suas semelhanças e diferenças. Metodologia: A pesquisa foi realizada na procura de artigos no Pubmed bem como sites oficiais e políticos de cada país bem como de instituições como a WHO e FAO. A informação recolhida foi analisada e comparada em diferentes parâmetros: o tipo de representação gráfica; número e composição dos grupos alimentares: fruta e hortícolas, carne e peixe, leguminosas e frutos secos, laticínios, gorduras e óleos, água e bebidas não alcoólicas; mensagens relacionadas com a saúde; sustentabilidade e atividade física. A partir da informação recolhida, foram redigidas duas tabelas: a primeira com a descrição das recomendações alimentares e respetiva representação gráfica de cada país e a segunda tabela, trata-se de uma compilação das características de cada guia alimentar. Resultados: Há recomendações alimentares em comum na Europa: comer uma boa porção fruta e hortícolas, reduzir o consumo de carne vermelha e incluir mais peixe como fonte proteica; manter uma boa hidratação; escolher cereais integrais e reduzir a ingestão de açúcar e sal. Contudo, há outros temas a abordar menos incluídos como a sustentabilidade e a prática de exercício físico, que começa a ser mencionada nos guias mais recentes. Conclusão: A representação gráfica dos guias alimentares de França e Itália tem de ser desenvolvida, incluindo toda a informação pertinente para a população e é importante atualizar os guias alimentares já desenvolvidos no sentido de incluir a sustentabilidade e a prática de atividade física em mensagens simples de forma a alcançar um estilo de vida saudável.
The aim of this work was to provide a concise and descriptive review of the most recent European FBDGs, assess the similarities and differences and mostly, compare the information of 18 European countries. The data collected were reviewed and compared in different parameters: distinct graphical representations; number and composition of food groups: fruits and vegetables, fish and meat, legumes and nuts, cereals, milk and dairy, fats and oils, water and beverages; health messages; sustainability and physical activity. The search was made in Pubmed and official and political websites such as FAO and WHO and with the selected data made Table 1 with the images of the food guides and key messages and Table 2 with the food guide characteristics. The concordance recommendations are very similar in Europe: eat a good portion of fruits and vegetables, reduce the red meat and include more fish as a protein, stay hydrated, choose wholegrain cereals; reduce the sweet products and salt intake. However, there are other subjects less included and important: sustainability and physical activity, that are presented in the most recent food guides. This way, we can conclude that France and Italy food guides must be launched including all the information and FBDGs must be updated and include Sustainability and Physical Activity orientations with simple messages in order to achieve a healthy lifestyle.
The aim of this work was to provide a concise and descriptive review of the most recent European FBDGs, assess the similarities and differences and mostly, compare the information of 18 European countries. The data collected were reviewed and compared in different parameters: distinct graphical representations; number and composition of food groups: fruits and vegetables, fish and meat, legumes and nuts, cereals, milk and dairy, fats and oils, water and beverages; health messages; sustainability and physical activity. The search was made in Pubmed and official and political websites such as FAO and WHO and with the selected data made Table 1 with the images of the food guides and key messages and Table 2 with the food guide characteristics. The concordance recommendations are very similar in Europe: eat a good portion of fruits and vegetables, reduce the red meat and include more fish as a protein, stay hydrated, choose wholegrain cereals; reduce the sweet products and salt intake. However, there are other subjects less included and important: sustainability and physical activity, that are presented in the most recent food guides. This way, we can conclude that France and Italy food guides must be launched including all the information and FBDGs must be updated and include Sustainability and Physical Activity orientations with simple messages in order to achieve a healthy lifestyle.
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Trabalho Complementar apresentado à Universidade Fernando Pessoa como parte dos requisitos para obtenção do grau de licenciada em Ciências da Nutrição
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Adultos Alimentação Guias alimentares Recomendações alimentares Nutrição Adults Diet Food-based dietary guidelines Food guide Food recommendations Nutrition