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February 6, 2026European Heart Journal

Nutritional challenges among patients with high blood pressure or diabetes mellitus in a low human development index region in Brazil

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MCM Ramos De CarvalhoMMM Soriano MarcolinoDMDaisy Motta-Santos

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Overview

Cross-sectional study analyzes dietary habits and nutritional status in individuals with high blood pressure or diabetes, suggesting the need for nutritional interventions.

Key Points

  • The aim is to characterize the dietary habits and nutritional status of individuals with arterial hypertension or diabetes mellitus in a low human development index region.
  • Cross-sectional study design with participants having arterial hypertension or diabetes mellitus.
  • Dietary intake assessed using a validated questionnaire.
  • Anthropometric measurements including weight, height, and waist circumference.
  • Body Mass Index calculated, classifying obesity and waist circumference according to standard criteria.
  • Descriptive and univariate regression analyses stratified by sex and age.
  • 64.6% of participants were women, with 31.3% classified as obese.
  • 53.9% had an enlarged waist circumference, with women having higher odds for both obesity and enlarged waist.
  • 27.3% reported eating meals in front of screens, more common among adults.
  • Consumption frequency included high rates of beans (93.8%), fruits (58.2%), and vegetables (83.0%), while unhealthy foods were also common.

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Carvalho et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/698585758f7c464f23008cf7https://doi.org/10.1093/eurheartj/ehaf784.3385
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