Reducing risk factors in overweight adult users of the family health strategy of the Distrito Federal

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the results of a multidisciplinary program to promote healthy habits on anthropometric and biochemical parameters on participants of the Family Health Strategy of the Distrito Federal. METHODS: The sample consisted of 279 overweight and obese adults of both sexes divided into...

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Published in:Revista de Nutrição 2013-12, Vol.26 (6), p.659-668
Main Authors: Romeiro, Caroline, Nogueira, Júlia Aparecida Devidé, Dutra, Eliane Said, Carvalho, Kênia Mara Baiocchi de
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Language:English
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NUTRITION & DIETETICS
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Summary:OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the results of a multidisciplinary program to promote healthy habits on anthropometric and biochemical parameters on participants of the Family Health Strategy of the Distrito Federal. METHODS: The sample consisted of 279 overweight and obese adults of both sexes divided into two groups: intervention (IG, n=198) and control group (CG, n=89). The IG received standard Family Health Strategy care plus a multidisciplinary health promoting program that included dietary interventions and physical activity, called Set Waist Program. The control group received only standard ESF care. Data were collected at baseline and after 4 and 8 months of follow up. Body mass index, waist circumference, fasting blood glucose and lipid profile were assessed. RESULTS: Prevalence of obesity (63.3% to 49.4%, p=0.027) and waist circumference (102.2cm to 94.8cm, p
ISSN:1415-5273
1678-9865
1415-5273
DOI:10.1590/S1415-52732013000600005