Abstract Background In most cases, atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ACVD) is preventable through primary prevention and control of traditional risk factors, such as smoking cessation, regular physical activity, and adherence to healthy dietary patterns. The assessment of diet quality of ACVD patients would be important for a dietary intervention. Objectives This study aimed to evaluate diet quality of ACVD patients and its association with clinical conditions. Methods This cross-sectional study was nested within a randomized clinical trial entitled “Programa Alimentar Cardioprotetor Brasileiro.” Baseline data of 80 patients from Pelotas, Brazil, were obtained. Food consumption was assessed using 24-h food recall and the Revised Diet Quality Index (IQD-R). Data on smoking status and comorbidities were reported by the patients during medical history taking. To analyze the associations between IQD-R and clinical variables, unpaired Student’s t-test or the analysis of variance was performed. The significance level was 5%. Results Most of the sample consisted of men (66.5%), elderly individuals (52.50%), patients with hypertension (78.75%), dyslipidemia (58.75%), and overweight (73.75%). The average IQD-R score was 56.7 ± 12.6 points. Better quality of diet was observed for patients with diabetes compared to those without diabetes (61.1 ± 11.8 versus 54.0 ± 12.6 points; p=0.014). Conclusion There is a need to improve diet quality of ACVD patients. Patients ACVD and diabetes had better diet quality compared to those without diabetes.

Ao ser hospitalizado, o idoso apresenta maior risco de complicações e declínio funcional. O presente estudo avaliou os resultados do Programa Hospital Seguro para a Pessoa Idosa. A intervenção foi realizada em um hospital filantrópico da cidade de São Paulo, Brasil, por meio de uma estratégia de implantação estruturada em 10 passos, incluindo rastreio de fragilidade, avaliação multidimensional, plano terapêutico singular, implementação de protocolos e estratégias de gestão de alta. Foram analisadas ao longo de dois anos 865 internações de idosos frágeis. Indicadores de processo e de resultado foram comparados entre o primeiro ano (período de implementação) e o segundo ano (período de consolidação). A comparação dos indicadores entre os dois períodos revelou que o programa melhorou os processos assistenciais fundamentais na qualidade do cuidado para essa população, incluindo reabilitação motora iniciada nas primeiras 72 horas (74,1 vs. 84,3%; p < 0,001), triagem de risco de broncoaspiração (38,5 vs. 82,8%; p < 0,001) e suplementação nutricional oral (55,6 vs. 76,4%; p < 0,001). A taxa de declínio funcional, que era 17,2% no ano de implantação, caiu para 11,7% no ano de consolidação, com diferença significativa após ajuste em modelo multivariável (p = 0,009). Em conclusão, desenvolvemos um programa factível para a realidade dos hospitais brasileiros e que pode ser reproduzido em outros centros usando-se uma metodologia sistematizada de implantação. Os resultados relativos aos indicadores de processos assistenciais e desfechos clínicos parecem promissores. A disseminação dessa iniciativa deve ser considerada no planejamento das políticas de saúde pública para a rede hospitalar.

Hospitalized elderly persons experience increased risk of complications and functional decline. The current study assessed the results of the Safe Hospital Program for the Elderly Person. The intervention was conducted in a charitable hospital in the city of São Paulo, Brazil, using a 10-step structured implementation strategy, including screening for frailty, multidimensional evaluation, unique treatment plan, implementation of protocols, and discharge management strategies. The study analyzed 865 hospitalizations of frail elders over the course of two years. Process and results indicators were compared between the first year (implementation) and second year (consolidation). Comparison of the indicators between the two periods showed that the program improved fundamental processes in care for this population, including motor rehabilitation initiated in the first 72 hours (74.1 vs. 84.3%; p < 0.001), screening for risk of bronchial aspiration (38.5 vs. 82.8%; p < 0.001), and oral nutritional supplementation (55.6 vs. 76.4%; p < 0.001). The functional decline rate, which was 17.2% in the implementation year, decreased to 11.7% in the consolidation year, with a significant difference after adjusting in the multivariate model (p = 0.009). In conclusion, we developed a feasible program for the reality of Brazilian hospitals and that can be reproduced in other centers through a systematized implementation methodology. The results pertaining to patient care indicators and clinical outcomes appear promising. This initiative’s dissemination should be considered in public health policy planning for the hospital network.

Al ser hospitalizado, un anciano presenta mayor riesgo de complicaciones y deterioro funcional. El presente estudio evaluó los resultados del Programa Hospital Seguro para Personas Ancianas. La intervención se realizó en un hospital filantrópico de la ciudad de São Paulo, Brasil, a través de una estrategia de implementación estructurada en 10 pasos, incluyendo rastreo de debilidad, evaluación multidimensional, plan terapéutico singular, implementación de protocolos y estrategias de gestión de alta. Se analizaron a lo largo de dos años 865 internamientos de ancianos débiles. Se compararon indicadores de proceso y resultado entre el primer año (período de implementación) y el segundo año (período de consolidación). La comparación de los indicadores entre los dos períodos reveló que el programa mejoró procesos asistenciales fundamentales en la calidad del cuidado para esa población, incluyendo rehabilitación motora iniciada en las primeras 72 horas (74,1 vs. 84,3%; p < 0,001), evaluación del riesgo de broncoaspiración (38,5 vs. 82,8%; p < 0,001) y suplementación nutricional oral (55,6 vs. 76,4%; p < 0,001). La tasa de deterioro funcional, que era 17,2% en el año de implementación, cayó a 11,7% en el año de consolidación, con una diferencia significativa tras el ajuste en el modelo multivariable (p = 0,009). En conclusión, desarrollamos un programa factible para la realidad de los hospitales brasileños, que puede ser reproducido en otros centros a través de una metodología sistematizada de implementación. Los resultados relacionados con los indicadores de procesos asistenciales y resultados clínicos parecen prometedores. La difusión de esta iniciativa debe ser considerada en la planificación de las políticas de salud pública para la red hospitalaria.

Ao ser hospitalizado, o idoso apresenta maior risco de complicações e declínio funcional. O presente estudo avaliou os resultados do Programa Hospital Seguro para a Pessoa Idosa. A intervenção foi realizada em um hospital filantrópico da cidade de São Paulo, Brasil, por meio de uma estratégia de implantação estruturada em 10 passos, incluindo rastreio de fragilidade, avaliação multidimensional, plano terapêutico singular, implementação de protocolos e estratégias de gestão de alta. Foram analisadas ao longo de dois anos 865 internações de idosos frágeis. Indicadores de processo e de resultado foram comparados entre o primeiro ano (período de implementação) e o segundo ano (período de consolidação). A comparação dos indicadores entre os dois períodos revelou que o programa melhorou os processos assistenciais fundamentais na qualidade do cuidado para essa população, incluindo reabilitação motora iniciada nas primeiras 72 horas (74,1 vs. 84,3%; p < 0,001), triagem de risco de broncoaspiração (38,5 vs. 82,8%; p < 0,001) e suplementação nutricional oral (55,6 vs. 76,4%; p < 0,001). A taxa de declínio funcional, que era 17,2% no ano de implantação, caiu para 11,7% no ano de consolidação, com diferença significativa após ajuste em modelo multivariável (p = 0,009). Em conclusão, desenvolvemos um programa factível para a realidade dos hospitais brasileiros e que pode ser reproduzido em outros centros usando-se uma metodologia sistematizada de implantação. Os resultados relativos aos indicadores de processos assistenciais e desfechos clínicos parecem promissores. A disseminação dessa iniciativa deve ser considerada no planejamento das políticas de saúde pública para a rede hospitalar.

Hospitalized elderly persons experience increased risk of complications and functional decline. The current study assessed the results of the Safe Hospital Program for the Elderly Person. The intervention was conducted in a charitable hospital in the city of São Paulo, Brazil, using a 10-step structured implementation strategy, including screening for frailty, multidimensional evaluation, unique treatment plan, implementation of protocols, and discharge management strategies. The study analyzed 865 hospitalizations of frail elders over the course of two years. Process and results indicators were compared between the first year (implementation) and second year (consolidation). Comparison of the indicators between the two periods showed that the program improved fundamental processes in care for this population, including motor rehabilitation initiated in the first 72 hours (74.1 vs. 84.3%; p < 0.001), screening for risk of bronchial aspiration (38.5 vs. 82.8%; p < 0.001), and oral nutritional supplementation (55.6 vs. 76.4%; p < 0.001). The functional decline rate, which was 17.2% in the implementation year, decreased to 11.7% in the consolidation year, with a significant difference after adjusting in the multivariate model (p = 0.009). In conclusion, we developed a feasible program for the reality of Brazilian hospitals and that can be reproduced in other centers through a systematized implementation methodology. The results pertaining to patient care indicators and clinical outcomes appear promising. This initiative’s dissemination should be considered in public health policy planning for the hospital network.

Al ser hospitalizado, un anciano presenta mayor riesgo de complicaciones y deterioro funcional. El presente estudio evaluó los resultados del Programa Hospital Seguro para Personas Ancianas. La intervención se realizó en un hospital filantrópico de la ciudad de São Paulo, Brasil, a través de una estrategia de implementación estructurada en 10 pasos, incluyendo rastreo de debilidad, evaluación multidimensional, plan terapéutico singular, implementación de protocolos y estrategias de gestión de alta. Se analizaron a lo largo de dos años 865 internamientos de ancianos débiles. Se compararon indicadores de proceso y resultado entre el primer año (período de implementación) y el segundo año (período de consolidación). La comparación de los indicadores entre los dos períodos reveló que el programa mejoró procesos asistenciales fundamentales en la calidad del cuidado para esa población, incluyendo rehabilitación motora iniciada en las primeras 72 horas (74,1 vs. 84,3%; p < 0,001), evaluación del riesgo de broncoaspiración (38,5 vs. 82,8%; p < 0,001) y suplementación nutricional oral (55,6 vs. 76,4%; p < 0,001). La tasa de deterioro funcional, que era 17,2% en el año de implementación, cayó a 11,7% en el año de consolidación, con una diferencia significativa tras el ajuste en el modelo multivariable (p = 0,009). En conclusión, desarrollamos un programa factible para la realidad de los hospitales brasileños, que puede ser reproducido en otros centros a través de una metodología sistematizada de implementación. Los resultados relacionados con los indicadores de procesos asistenciales y resultados clínicos parecen prometedores. La difusión de esta iniciativa debe ser considerada en la planificación de las políticas de salud pública para la red hospitalaria.

Abstract Background In most cases, atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ACVD) is preventable through primary prevention and control of traditional risk factors, such as smoking cessation, regular physical activity, and adherence to healthy dietary patterns. The assessment of diet quality of ACVD patients would be important for a dietary intervention. Objectives This study aimed to evaluate diet quality of ACVD patients and its association with clinical conditions. Methods This cross-sectional study was nested within a randomized clinical trial entitled “Programa Alimentar Cardioprotetor Brasileiro.” Baseline data of 80 patients from Pelotas, Brazil, were obtained. Food consumption was assessed using 24-h food recall and the Revised Diet Quality Index (IQD-R). Data on smoking status and comorbidities were reported by the patients during medical history taking. To analyze the associations between IQD-R and clinical variables, unpaired Student’s t-test or the analysis of variance was performed. The significance level was 5%. Results Most of the sample consisted of men (66.5%), elderly individuals (52.50%), patients with hypertension (78.75%), dyslipidemia (58.75%), and overweight (73.75%). The average IQD-R score was 56.7 ± 12.6 points. Better quality of diet was observed for patients with diabetes compared to those without diabetes (61.1 ± 11.8 versus 54.0 ± 12.6 points; p=0.014). Conclusion There is a need to improve diet quality of ACVD patients. Patients ACVD and diabetes had better diet quality compared to those without diabetes.

ABSTRACT Objectives: Paraoxonase 1 (PON1) is an enzyme that has antioxidant potential, which confers a protective effect against the atherosclerotic process. However, studies associating genetics, dietary patterns and PON1 activity in individuals with cardiovascular disease (CVD) are scarce. Thus, the aim of the current study was to evaluate the influence of dietary factors on serum PON1 in CVD patients. Subjects and methods: Cross-sectional, sub-study of the BALANCE Program Trial. All patients aged 45 years or older and had evidence of established atherosclerotic disease in the preceding 10 years. Body weight, height, waist circumference, blood pressure, lipid profile and fasting glucose were collected. Food intake was assessed with 24-h dietary recall. Data was analyzed using SAS University Edition and a P value ≤ 0.05 was considered statistically significant. Sample was divided into three groups, according to the PON1 T(-107)C genotype (CC, CT and TT) and serum PON1 activity (Low, Medium, High). Results: There were no genotype differences for major factors. However, the systolic blood pressure was lower for CT individuals (p<0.05). Intake of cholesterol, saturated fatty acids (SFA) and monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFAS) was higher in patients with lower PON1 activity. Lipid ingestion tended to be higher in patients with lower PON1 activity (p=0.08). In the multivariate logistic regression model, SFA intake (P=0.03), genotype (P=0.09), gender (P=0.04), age (P=0.07) and carbohydrate intake (P=0.16) contributed the most to the serum PON1 activity. Conclusion: Based on these findings, nutritional guidance for these patients becomes essential, since dietary components interact with serum PON1 activity more than genotype.

ABSTRACT The aim of the present study was to analyze the consumption of foods according to their degree of processing in patients with established atherosclerosis disease. A cross-sectional study was performed with 74 patients of the BALANCE Program trial, a randomized, multicenter and national clinical trial occurring in Brazil. Body weight, height, waist circumference, blood pressure, lipid profile and fasting glucose were collected. Food intake was assessed with 24-h dietary recall. Consumption of nutrients was analyzed in quartiles of consumption of ultra-processed foods and their differences were obtained by one-way ANOVA with Tukey’s post hoc test. Half of consumed calories came from natural or minimally processed foods (50.9%), followed by ultra-processed food products (35.1%). The largest contribution in calories came from meats, cereals/roots/tubers, breads, and sweets. No significant difference was found in quartiles of consumption of ultra-processed foods. In this sample, consumption of processed/ultra-processed food was almost the same as natural/minimally processed foods. Preferential consumption of unprocessed/minimally processed foods should be more widely advocated by health professionals.

RESUMEN El objetivo del presente estudio fue analizar el consumo de alimentos, de acuerdo con su grado de procesamiento, en pacientes con enfermedad arterioesclerótica establecida. Estudio transversal, en 74 pacientes del BALANCE Program trial que es un ensayo clínico randomizado, multicéntrico y nacional que se realiza en Brasil. Se midió el peso corporal, la talla, la circunferencia de la cintura, la presión arterial, el perfil lipídico y la glucosa en ayunas. La ingesta de alimentos se evaluó con un recordatorio de 24 horas. El consumo de nutrientes se analizó en cuartiles de consumo de alimentos ultraprocesados y sus diferencias se pusieron a prueba mediante ANOVA de una vía. La mitad de las calorías consumidas provino de alimentos naturales o mínimamente procesados (50.9%), seguidos por productos alimenticios ultraprocesados (35.1%). La mayor contribución en calorías provino de carnes, cereales/raíces/tubérculos, panes y dulces. No se encontraron diferencias significativas en los cuartiles de consumo de alimentos ultraprocesados. En esta muestra, el consumo de alimentos procesados/ultraprocesados fue casi el mismo que de los alimentos naturales/mínimamente procesados. El consumo preferencial de alimentos no procesados/mínimamente procesados debería ser defendido más ampliamente por profesionales de la salud.

Resumo O presente estudo investigou a associação entre o consumo de bebidas açucaradas e variáveis antropométricas e bioquímicas em análise transversal, realizado com dados secundários referentes à primeira consulta do ensaio clínico randomizado Dieta Cardioprotetora Brasileira (2013-2014). Foram coletados peso, altura, circunferência da cintura, perfil lipídico e glicemia de jejum e dados de um recordatório alimentar de 24 horas. Diferenças entre o consumo e não consumo de bebidas açucaradas foram avaliadas pelo teste T de student. Para analisar a associação entre o consumo de bebidas açucaradas e fatores bioquímicos e antropométricos foi utilizado o teste qui quadrado. A amostra foi de 2.172 indivíduos, sendo a maioria homens (58,5%), idosos (63,6%), do nível econômico C (57,3%), com ensino fundamental (45,8%) e com excesso de peso (62,7%). Houve associação significativa entre o consumo de bebidas açucaradas e maior valores de índice de massa corporal (p=0,029), circunferência da cintura (p=0,004) e triglicerídeos (p=0,023). Esses resultados reforçam a necessidade de intervenção nutricional quanto ao consumo de bebidas açucaradas como parte do tratamento dietético desta população.

Abstract This study investigated the association between consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages and anthropometric and biochemical variables in a cross-sectional study conducted with secondary data from the first visit of the randomized clinical trial of the Brazilian Cardioprotective Nutritional Program (BALANCE Program) (2013-2014). Weight, height, waist circumference, lipid profile and fasting glycemia and a 24-hour diet recall were collected. Differences between consumption and non-consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages were evaluated by Student’s t-test. The Chi-square test was employed to analyze the association between consumption and non-consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages and biochemical and anthropometric factors. The sample consisted of 2,172 individuals, mostly men (58.5%), elderly (63.6%), C-rated economic class (57.3%), and overweight (62.7%). A statistically significant difference was found between the consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages and higher BMI values (p=0.029), waist circumference (p=0.004) and triglycerides (p=0.023). These results emphasize the need for nutritional intervention regarding the consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages as part of the dietary treatment of this population.

Resumo O presente estudo investigou a associação entre o consumo de bebidas açucaradas e variáveis antropométricas e bioquímicas em análise transversal, realizado com dados secundários referentes à primeira consulta do ensaio clínico randomizado Dieta Cardioprotetora Brasileira (2013-2014). Foram coletados peso, altura, circunferência da cintura, perfil lipídico e glicemia de jejum e dados de um recordatório alimentar de 24 horas. Diferenças entre o consumo e não consumo de bebidas açucaradas foram avaliadas pelo teste T de student. Para analisar a associação entre o consumo de bebidas açucaradas e fatores bioquímicos e antropométricos foi utilizado o teste qui quadrado. A amostra foi de 2.172 indivíduos, sendo a maioria homens (58,5%), idosos (63,6%), do nível econômico C (57,3%), com ensino fundamental (45,8%) e com excesso de peso (62,7%). Houve associação significativa entre o consumo de bebidas açucaradas e maior valores de índice de massa corporal (p=0,029), circunferência da cintura (p=0,004) e triglicerídeos (p=0,023). Esses resultados reforçam a necessidade de intervenção nutricional quanto ao consumo de bebidas açucaradas como parte do tratamento dietético desta população.

Abstract This study investigated the association between consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages and anthropometric and biochemical variables in a cross-sectional study conducted with secondary data from the first visit of the randomized clinical trial of the Brazilian Cardioprotective Nutritional Program (BALANCE Program) (2013-2014). Weight, height, waist circumference, lipid profile and fasting glycemia and a 24-hour diet recall were collected. Differences between consumption and non-consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages were evaluated by Student’s t-test. The Chi-square test was employed to analyze the association between consumption and non-consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages and biochemical and anthropometric factors. The sample consisted of 2,172 individuals, mostly men (58.5%), elderly (63.6%), C-rated economic class (57.3%), and overweight (62.7%). A statistically significant difference was found between the consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages and higher BMI values (p=0.029), waist circumference (p=0.004) and triglycerides (p=0.023). These results emphasize the need for nutritional intervention regarding the consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages as part of the dietary treatment of this population.

A adesão a uma alimentação saudável depende de fatores como os preços dos alimentos, sendo que alguns estudos conduzidos em países desenvolvidos apontam para um maior custo de uma alimentação de melhor qualidade nutricional. O objetivo do presente trabalho foi avaliar o custo direto da alimentação de indivíduos adultos com doença cardiovascular no Brasil, investigando a relação entre o custo e a qualidade da dieta. Foram utilizados os dados de um ensaio clínico randomizado, o BALANCE Program. A investigação atual é uma análise transversal no momento inicial dos participantes com alta adesão ao estudo realizado em 35 centros das cinco regiões brasileiras. O consumo alimentar de amostra com 1.160 indivíduos foi coletado pelo recordatório alimentar de 24 horas (R24h), a avaliação da qualidade da dieta pelo Índice da Qualidade da Dieta Revisado (IQD-R) e os custos diretos da alimentação foram estimados por meio de preços de mercado. Não foram observadas diferenças significativas no custo direto da alimentação ou características dos indivíduos entre os tercis de adesão. Quando analisados todos os recordatórios não houve correlação entre custo e qualidade da dieta (r = 0,38; p = 0,17), já a análise por tercis mostrou fraca correlação entre o menor tercil de adesão (r = -0,112; p = 0,03). O presente estudo apontou ausência de diferenças entre os custos diretos da alimentação classificada como saudável e daquela com a pior qualidade nutricional, o que pode ser um incentivo à adesão às orientações alimentares no Brasil, minimizando barreiras à adoção de estilos de vida saudáveis.

Adherence to a healthy diet depends on factors such as food prices, while studies in developed countries have identified higher costs of more nutritional foods. The current study aimed to assess the direct food expenditures by adults with cardiovascular disease in Brazil, investigating the relationship between cost and quality of diet. The study used data from a randomized clinical trial, the BALANCE Program. The current study is a cross-sectional baseline analysis of participants with high adherence to the trial, conducted in 35 sites in all five major geographic regions of Brazil. Food consumption by 1,160 individuals was collected with a 24-hour dietary recall (24HR), quality of diet was measured with the Diet Quality Index Revised (DQI-R), and direct food costs were estimated from market prices. No significant differences were observed between tertiles of adherence in the direct costs of food or individual characteristics. When all the 24HR were analyzed, there was no correlation between cost and quality of diet (r = 0.38; p = 0.17), while analysis by tertiles showed a weak correlation in the lowest tertile of adherence (r = -0.112; p = 0.03). The study showed absence of differences between direct costs of healthy versus unhealthy foods, a finding that can serve as an incentive for adherence to food recommendations in Brazil, thereby minimizing barriers to the adoption of healthy lifestyles.

La adhesión a una alimentación saludable depende de factores como los precios de los alimentos, siendo que algunos estudios realizados en países desarrollados apuntan hacia un mayor coste de una alimentación de mejor calidad nutricional. El objetivo del presente estudio fue evaluar el coste directo de la alimentación en individuos adultos con enfermedad cardiovascular en Brasil, investigando la relación entre el coste y la calidad de la dieta. Se utilizaron los datos de un ensayo clínico aleatorio, el BALANCE Program. La investigación actual es un análisis transversal desde el principio con participantes de alta adhesión al estudio, realizado en 35 centros de las cinco regiones brasileñas. El consumo alimentario de la muestra con 1.160 individuos fue recogido mediante el recordatorio alimentario de 24 horas (R24h), la evaluación de la calidad de la dieta se evaluó mediante el Índice de Calidad de la Dieta Revisado (IQD-R por sus siglas en portugués) y los costes directos de la alimentación se estimaron mediante precios de mercado. No se observaron diferencias significativas en el coste directo de la alimentación o características de los individuos entre los terciles de adhesión. Cuando se analizaron todos los recordatorios no hubo correlación entre coste y calidad de la dieta (r = 0,38; p = 0,17), ya en el análisis por terciles hubo una débil correlación entre el menor tercil de adhesión (r = -0,112; p = 0,03). El presente estudio apuntó una ausencia de diferencias entre los costes directos de la alimentación clasificada como saludable y aquella con peor calidad nutricional, lo que puede ser un incentivo para la adhesión a las orientaciones alimentarias en Brasil, minimizando barreras para la adopción de estilos de vida saludables.

A adesão a uma alimentação saudável depende de fatores como os preços dos alimentos, sendo que alguns estudos conduzidos em países desenvolvidos apontam para um maior custo de uma alimentação de melhor qualidade nutricional. O objetivo do presente trabalho foi avaliar o custo direto da alimentação de indivíduos adultos com doença cardiovascular no Brasil, investigando a relação entre o custo e a qualidade da dieta. Foram utilizados os dados de um ensaio clínico randomizado, o BALANCE Program. A investigação atual é uma análise transversal no momento inicial dos participantes com alta adesão ao estudo realizado em 35 centros das cinco regiões brasileiras. O consumo alimentar de amostra com 1.160 indivíduos foi coletado pelo recordatório alimentar de 24 horas (R24h), a avaliação da qualidade da dieta pelo Índice da Qualidade da Dieta Revisado (IQD-R) e os custos diretos da alimentação foram estimados por meio de preços de mercado. Não foram observadas diferenças significativas no custo direto da alimentação ou características dos indivíduos entre os tercis de adesão. Quando analisados todos os recordatórios não houve correlação entre custo e qualidade da dieta (r = 0,38; p = 0,17), já a análise por tercis mostrou fraca correlação entre o menor tercil de adesão (r = -0,112; p = 0,03). O presente estudo apontou ausência de diferenças entre os custos diretos da alimentação classificada como saudável e daquela com a pior qualidade nutricional, o que pode ser um incentivo à adesão às orientações alimentares no Brasil, minimizando barreiras à adoção de estilos de vida saudáveis.

Adherence to a healthy diet depends on factors such as food prices, while studies in developed countries have identified higher costs of more nutritional foods. The current study aimed to assess the direct food expenditures by adults with cardiovascular disease in Brazil, investigating the relationship between cost and quality of diet. The study used data from a randomized clinical trial, the BALANCE Program. The current study is a cross-sectional baseline analysis of participants with high adherence to the trial, conducted in 35 sites in all five major geographic regions of Brazil. Food consumption by 1,160 individuals was collected with a 24-hour dietary recall (24HR), quality of diet was measured with the Diet Quality Index Revised (DQI-R), and direct food costs were estimated from market prices. No significant differences were observed between tertiles of adherence in the direct costs of food or individual characteristics. When all the 24HR were analyzed, there was no correlation between cost and quality of diet (r = 0.38; p = 0.17), while analysis by tertiles showed a weak correlation in the lowest tertile of adherence (r = -0.112; p = 0.03). The study showed absence of differences between direct costs of healthy versus unhealthy foods, a finding that can serve as an incentive for adherence to food recommendations in Brazil, thereby minimizing barriers to the adoption of healthy lifestyles.

La adhesión a una alimentación saludable depende de factores como los precios de los alimentos, siendo que algunos estudios realizados en países desarrollados apuntan hacia un mayor coste de una alimentación de mejor calidad nutricional. El objetivo del presente estudio fue evaluar el coste directo de la alimentación en individuos adultos con enfermedad cardiovascular en Brasil, investigando la relación entre el coste y la calidad de la dieta. Se utilizaron los datos de un ensayo clínico aleatorio, el BALANCE Program. La investigación actual es un análisis transversal desde el principio con participantes de alta adhesión al estudio, realizado en 35 centros de las cinco regiones brasileñas. El consumo alimentario de la muestra con 1.160 individuos fue recogido mediante el recordatorio alimentario de 24 horas (R24h), la evaluación de la calidad de la dieta se evaluó mediante el Índice de Calidad de la Dieta Revisado (IQD-R por sus siglas en portugués) y los costes directos de la alimentación se estimaron mediante precios de mercado. No se observaron diferencias significativas en el coste directo de la alimentación o características de los individuos entre los terciles de adhesión. Cuando se analizaron todos los recordatorios no hubo correlación entre coste y calidad de la dieta (r = 0,38; p = 0,17), ya en el análisis por terciles hubo una débil correlación entre el menor tercil de adhesión (r = -0,112; p = 0,03). El presente estudio apuntó una ausencia de diferencias entre los costes directos de la alimentación clasificada como saludable y aquella con peor calidad nutricional, lo que puede ser un incentivo para la adhesión a las orientaciones alimentarias en Brasil, minimizando barreras para la adopción de estilos de vida saludables.

Abstract Risk factors can lead to clinical conditions, like metabolic syndrome, that predisposes the development of cardiovascular diseases. The aim of this study was to describe the prevalence and which risk factors cause more impact in metabolic syndrome in patients with established atherosclerosis disease. A cross-sectional study was performed as a subanalysis of Programa Alimentação Cardioprotetora Brasileira. Weight, height, waist circumference, blood pressure, lipid profile and fasting glucose were collected. Metabolic syndrome was defined according to the harmonized criteria. Linear regression was used to analyze the association between number of components of metabolic syndrome and risk factors. 82 patients were included and the prevalence of metabolic syndrome was 84.1%. Being overweight was associated with an increase by 0.55 point in diagnostic criteria of metabolic syndrome in crude analysis (95%CI 0.09-1.00) and 0.64 in adjusted analysis (95%CI 0.18-1.09), while former/current smoker status was responsible for raising by 0.48 the number of components of metabolic syndrome, only in adjusted analysis (95%CI 0.04-0.92). Overweight and former/current smoker status are associated with MS, increasing the probability of atherosclerotic events. A healthy lifestyle, that includes avoiding tobacco exposure and proper weight control, must be encouraged in this high-risk population.

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effectiveness of the Brazilian Cardioprotective Diet Program in reducing blood pressures, fasting glucose levels and body mass indices in patients with established atherothrombotic disease. METHOD: This randomized controlled pilot trial included outpatients who were over 45 years of age with atherothrombotic cardiovascular disease. Group A, who received the Brazilian Cardioprotective Diet Program, had weekly sessions with dietitians. Groups B and C received the usual dietary therapy that is given to patients with cardiovascular diseases as proposed by the Brazilian guidelines. This diet had the same nutrient profile as that given to Group A, but it was customized by the integration of typical Mediterranean foods. The difference between Groups B and C was the number of sessions with the dietitian. Group B received weekly sessions, while group C only had monthly sessions. ClinicalTrials.gov: NCT 01453166. RESULTS: There was a greater reduction in systolic (7.8%) and diastolic (10.8%) blood pressures in Group A compared with Group B (2.3% and 7.3%), and Group C (3.9% and 4.9%, respectively). Fasting glucose decreased by 5.3% and 2% in Groups A and B, respectively. Fasting glucose increased by 3.7% in Group C. The BMIs decreased by 3.5% and 3.3% in Groups A and B, respectively. Group C did not present with any changes in BMI. However, none of these data showed statistical differences between the groups, which is methodologically acceptable in pilot trials. CONCLUSIONS: The Brazilian Cardioprotective Diet Program seems to be more effective in reducing blood pressures, fasting glucose levels, weights and BMIs in patients with previous cardiovascular disease compared with the diet that has been proposed by the Brazilian guidelines.