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  • Assessment of food and cooking skills: validation of a Portuguese version of a tool and characterisation of food and cooking skills in young adults
    Publication . Costa, Vânia; Borrego, Rute; Mateus, Cátia; Carolino, Elisabete; Viegas, Cláudia
    ABSTRACT - Introduction: Food and cooking skills (FCSks) is defined as a complex, interrelated, and person-centered set of skills, necessary to provide and prepare safe, nutritious, and culturally acceptable meals for all members of the household. Recent studies have associated higher FCSk with healthier eating habits and better health. This study aimed to validate a Portuguese version of a tool to assess and describe FCSk in young adults. Methods: A cross-sectional study used an online anonymous questionnaire that was disseminated to students from three Portuguese Higher Education Institutes. The questionnaire validation included Cronbach alpha and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA). The Mann-Whitney test was used for evaluating sample differences and Pearson correlation for association among variables. Results: Internal consistency reliability was 0.89 for cooking skills (CSks) and 0.87 for food skills (FSks). A moderate positive correlation was found between CSks and FSks confidence (r = 0.658, p < 0.01). CFA presented a good adjustment model for most of the fit indices, indicating the adequacy of the questionnaire. The CSks score was 74.1 ± 21.2 (moderate) and the food Skills was 94.2 ± 20.8 (high). Cook pulses, steaming food, and planning meals ahead scored the lowest value while boiling or simmering food, chopping, peeling vegetables, and reading the best-before date scored the highest value. No difference was found among sex (pCSk = 0.576; pFSk = 0.158), age (pCSk = 0.566; pFSk = 0.130), body mass index classes (pCSk = 0.903; pFSk = 0.320), or course (pCSk = 0.169; pFSk = 0.126). The greatest interest in gastronomy and frequency of meal preparation is associated with higher FCSk (p < 0.05). Conclusion: This research validated a Portuguese version of a tool to assess FCSk among young adults. Internal consistency reliability was adequate. Confirmatory factor analysis returned good psychometric properties for the questionnaire. Authors identified lower FCSk competencies in cooking pulses and vegetables, which are healthy and sustainable foods. This may compromise the adoption of healthy eating behaviors, so promoting FCSk in young adults may pose a strategy for nutrition and public health in reducing diet-related diseases. This tool may be used to identify opportunities for intervention in public health nutrition.
    2023-07Artigo científico Acesso aberto Ver mais
  • Association between whey protein, regional fat mass, and strength in resistance-trained men: a cross-sectional study
    Publication . Batista, Ana; Monteiro, Cristina P.; Borrego, Rute; Matias, Catarina N.; Teixeira, Filipe J.; Valamatos, Maria J.; Oliveira, Ana C.; Reis, Joana F.; Mendes, Lino; Sardinha, Luís B.
    The purpose of this study was to evaluate the association between whey protein supplementation, body composition, and muscle strength in resistance-trained individuals. Forty-nine healthy males, aged 18 to 35 years and were engaged in resistance training for at least 1 year, were assigned into 2 groups according to whey protein intake (whey - n = 26, age: 30.7 ± 7.4 years, body mass: 75.8 ± 9.0 kg; without whey: n = 23, age: 31.0 ± 7.4 years, body mass: 77.9 ± 9.3 kg). Using a cross-sectional design, a morning assessment of body fat mass (FM) (by dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry) and strength (using 1-repetition maximum for bench press and back squat) was performed. Nutritional assessment was performed by 3-day food records. Regarding nutritional habits, differences between total energy intake (kcal) and estimated energy requirements (kcal) were observed. Results, from raw data or controlling for energy intake, estimated energy requirements, or achieved percentage of energy requirements, showed that whey protein supplementation was inversely correlated with whole-body FM (R = -0.367 (p = 0.010); R = -0.317 (p = 0.049); R = -0.380 (p = 0.011); R = -0.321 (p = 0.047), respectively), trunk FM (R = -0.396 (p = 0.005), R = -0.367 (p = 0.022), R = -0.423 (p = 0.004), R = -0.369 (p = 0.021), respectively) and android FM (R = -0.381 (p = 0.007), R = -0.332 (p = 0.039), R = -0.383 (p = 0.010), R = -0.336 (p = 0.036), respectively). No correlations were found between muscle strength outcomes and whey protein supplementation. The present data suggest that whey protein ingestion has a positive association with whole-body and regional (trunk and android) FM.
    2019-01Artigo científico Acesso aberto Ver mais
  • Barriers and facilitators of a school-based health promotion program: a qualitative approach
    Publication . Rodrigues, Filipa; Loureiro, Rita S.; Côrça, João; Borrego, Rute; Mendes, Lino
    «Heróis da Fruta – Lanche Escolar Saudável» Project (HF) is a nationwide school-based health promotion program in Portugal developed and coordinated by a multidisciplinary team, including dietitians. The program is implemented by educators and teachers in a school setting, to promote fruit and vegetable consumption among kindergarten and school-aged children. Present research intended to identify and analyze barriers and facilitators recognized by educators and teachers during the implementation of HF. Authors chose semi-structured interview to identify perceptions of 28 educators and teachers. Interviews were transcribed verbatim. Data were coded and analyzed using thematic analyses. Main barriers identified during implementation of HF were time issues (e.g. implementing activities), extra workload and lack of communication. Facilitators were related to ludic-pedagogic activities (e.g. cross-curricular activities), support (e.g. school staff collaboration) and adaptation (e.g. easy to implement). Such results were also identified in previous studies. The research confirms how important is a qualitative approach to adapt an intervention to its context, as it can soothe barriers that might be considered when developing and implementing a school-based health promotion program.
    2018-09Documento de conferência Acesso aberto Ver mais
  • Consumos e estilos de vida no ensino superior: o caso dos estudantes da ULisboa-2012
    Publication . Alcântara da Silva, Pedro; Borrego, Rute; Ferreira, Vítor Sérgio; Lavado, Elsa; Melo, Raul; Rowland, Jussara; Truninger, Mónica
    A entrada no ensino superior é um momento de viragem marcante na biografia de qualquer estudante. Para além da oportunidade em obter uma aprendizagem formal altamente qualificada numa determinada área de conhecimento, o acesso ao ensino superior confronta os jovens com papeis e expectativas mais exigente enquanto estudantes, novos métodos pedagógicos, sistemas de avaliação e conteúdos programáticos, todo um conjunto de alterações que exige dos estudantes capacidade em modificar rotinas e adquirir novos hábitos de estudo. É nesta medida que a investigação sobre estudantes do ensino superior no âmbito das ciências sociais tem explorado, sobretudo, questões relacionadas às condições socioculturais subjacentes às escolhas vocacionais, aos desempenhos escolares, e aos efeitos das qualificações formais nas inserções profissionais. A viragem que os estudantes vivenciam com a transição para o ensino superior, no entanto, não acontece apenas ao nível do percurso propriamente escolar e laboral, mas ganha extensão em outras dimensões da vida, menos conhecidas de um ponto de vista científico. As instituições de ensino superior são, efectivamente, um contexto onde os estudantes entram em contacto com novas realidades culturais e sociais, susceptíveis de reconfigurar os seus círculos sociais, quadros simbólicos de referência e hábitos quotidianos. A reconfiguração que ocorre neste momento de passagem é acrescida do facto de a entrada no ensino superior ser, frequentemente, concomitante a outros processos de autonomização juvenil que possibilitam ao jovem uma margem mais alargada de acção e decisão sobre si próprio, bem como uma maior capacidade de gestão e negociação do seu tempo, práticas quotidianas, corpo e saúde, recursos materiais e redes sociais. Tais condições de autonomização acrescem quando a entrada no ensino superior exige ao estudante a deslocação permanente face à sua residência habitual, emancipando-o relativamente ao controlo mais próximo da sua família de origem. Novas práticas e hábitos de consumo podem assim tomar lugar ou sair reforçados no estilo de vida do estudante com a sua entrada no ensino superior, por via da integração em novos círculos sociais, da adopção de novos valores de referência, na procura de processos adaptativos de compensação dos níveis de tensão experienciada e/ou da ampliação da liberdade de acção.
    2015Livro Acesso aberto Ver mais
  • Development of RisObIn.Com, a screening tool for risk of childhood obesity in the community
    Publication . Moreira, Ana Catarina; Oliveira, Patrícia Almeida; Borrego, Rute; Nogueira, Telma; Ferreira, Raquel; Virella, Daniel
    The prevalence of childhood overweight has increased considerably in the past three decades and there is evidence that childhood obesity can persist into adulthood. A simple tool to identify relevant risk factors may alert families and prevent overweight and obesity. This study aims to develop a preschool screening tool to assess the risk of childhood obesity. Child anthropometric measurements and several risk factors for childhood obesity factors were obtained. The effect of the variables on the outcome of obesity (defined as increased anthropometry-estimated adiposity) was assessed by binary logistic regression analyses. The identified variables were submitted for expert panel validation and combined for the tool development. A total of 304 children were included. Eight items were included in the tool. A higher score of the tool indicates a greater risk for obesity in childhood with the cutoff point set at 0. The tool sensitivity for obesity was 95%, specificity was 74.4%, the positive predictive value was 37.3%, and the negative predictive value was 98.9%. The Risk of childhood Obesity In the Community (RisObIn.Com) tool is proposed to be a comprehensive tool to identify children at high risk for late childhood obesity at admission to primary school. Further studies are needed to assess the performance of the tool.
    2020-10Artigo científico Acesso aberto Ver mais
  • Dieta mediterrânica no programa de alimentação saudável e sustentável do Instituto Politécnico de Lisboa
    Publication . Viegas, Cláudia; Costa, Vânia; Oliveira, Heitor; Belo, António; Borrego, Rute
    A alimentação é reconhecida como elemento crucial para a saúde dos indivíduos. Na transição para a vida adulta os estilos de vida são influenciados por vários fatores que condicionam a tomada de decisões (ex. afastamento das famílias, mudanças nas rotinas, etc), que potenciam desequilíbrios no consumo alimentar. Neste contexto, o ambiente de ensino superior pode ser promotor da adoção de hábitos alimentares saudáveis, pela mudança da disponibilidade alimentar e do aumento da literacia. Pretende-se caracterizar: hábitos alimentares, insegurança alimentar, disponibilidade e acessibilidade alimentar, satisfação relativamente à atual oferta alimentar, competências alimentares e culinárias, práticas de sustentabilidade alimentar, desperdício alimentar nos refeitórios das UO do IPL.
    2021-07Documento de conferência Acesso aberto Ver mais
  • Effect of motor competence and health-related fitness in the prevention of metabolic syndrome risk factors
    Publication . Pombo, André; Cordovil, Rita; Rodrigues, Luis Paulo; Moreira, Ana Catarina; Borrego, Rute; Machado, Margarida; Costa, Vânia; Almeida, Ana; Tavares, Ana Sofia; Sá, Cristina Cardoso de; Luz, Carlos
    Purpose: In the last decades we have seen an increase in sedentary behaviors and a decrease in physical activity in children when compared to past generations. This lifestyle is commonly associated with the development of clustering risk factors that define metabolic syndrome (MetS). Knowing that motor competence (MC) development can influence lifelong physical activity habits, it is reasonable to assume that children's MC will directly link to clustered cardiometabolic health outcomes. The aim of this study was to analyze the role of MC in MetS risk factors. Methods: Seventy children with a mean age of 7.49 (SD = 1.28) years were evaluated on motor competence (MCA-Motor Competence Assessment instrument), cardiovascular fitness (PACER test), upper body strength (UBS; handgrip), and the components of MetS, hypertriglyceridemia, hypertension, abdominal obesity, low concentration of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, and high fasting blood glucose. The composite value of MetS was calculated according to Burns et al. (2017). Multiple standard regressions were performed to explore the effect of different variables on MetS. Motor competence and health-related fitness (cardiovascular fitness and relative upper body strength) were used as independent variables (predictors) and MetS as dependent variables. Results: Overall, the results showed that motor competence (β = -.072; p < .05) is a significant predictor and this model explained 7,1% of the variance in MetS. Conclusion: Although more studies are needed, our results indicate that MC seems to have a positive role in children's health markers.
    2024-02Artigo científico Acesso aberto Ver mais
  • Embracing the nutritional assessment in cerebral palsy: a toolkit for healthcare professionals for daily practice
    Publication . Pinto, Carolina; Borrego, Rute; Eiró-Gomes, Mafalda; Casimiro, Inês; Raposo, Ana; Folha, Teresa; Virella, Daniel; Moreira, Ana Catarina
    Background: Nutritional status assessment (NSA) can be challenging in children with cerebral palsy (CP). There are high omission rates in national surveillance reports of weight and height information. Alternative methods are used to assess nutritional status that may be unknown to the healthcare professionals (HCP) who report these children. Caregivers experience challenges when dealing with feeding problems (FP) common in CP. Our aim was to assess the difficulties in NSA which are causing this underreport and to create solutions for registers and caregivers. Methods: An online questionnaire was created for registers. Three meetings with HCP and caregivers were held to discuss problems and solutions regarding NSA and intervention. Results: HCP mentioned difficulty in NSA due to a lack of time, collaboration with others, equipment, and childrens’ motor impairment. Caregivers experienced difficulty in preparing nutritious meals with adapted textures. The creation of educational tools and other strategies were suggested. A toolkit for HCP was created with the weight and height assessment methods described and other for caregivers to deal with common FP. Conclusions: There are several difficulties experienced by HCP that might be overcome with educational tools, such as a toolkit. This will facilitate nutritional assessment and intervention and hopefully reduce underreporting.
    2022-03Artigo científico Acesso aberto Ver mais
  • Emergency food assistance: a case study of low-income households in municipality of Lisbon
    Publication . Borrego, Rute; Moreira, Ana Catarina; Oliveira, Patrícia A.; Rodrigues, Filipa
    Nutritional status, poor diet, and socioeconomic factors are associated with food insecurity. This article presents the preliminary results of an action-research that intends to make food and nutritional characterization of households receiving emergency food assistance (food bank, community canteen) in Lisbon municipality, for development of adequate strategies to nutritional needs among this population. The study applied anthropometry measures, 24h recall, a food insecurity scale and a questionnaire for amenities and socioeconomic factors. A total of 7 households were fully evaluated, making a total of 18 individuals. Most of the adult population was female (63,6%) and 45,5% were overweight. Similar results were found in children and adolescent (42,9%). Results show 27,3% adults had no level of education, followed by a lower to medium level of education. Monthly household income was ‘less than 425 euros’ (71,4%). Households had received food assistance for at least 1 year. Not all households had amenities like a fridge, a microwave or an oven, but all had a hob. All households were food insecure, with 57,1% in Severe Food Insecurity Level. “Not having money’ was the main reason mentioned for households not always having enough to eat or the food they want or need. This research will allow us to understand which strategies and policies will best suit the nutritional needs of these populations and enhance their resilience.
    2018-09Documento de conferência Acesso aberto Ver mais
  • Evaluation of young elite soccer players food intake on match day and highest training load days
    Publication . Granja, Diana Silvério; Cotovio, Ricardo; Pinto, Ricardo; Borrego, Rute; Mendes, Lino; Carolino, Elisabete; Macedo, Paula; Ferreira, Diogo; Caetano, Carlos; Mendes, Bruno
    It is crucial to ensure an adequate nutritional support for young soccer players under high physical stress situations, including match days and high training load days. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the dietary intake of young male soccer players from a Portuguese first league soccer club, both on match day and on the highest training load day of the week. All players recorded their ingestion at these moments for 3 consecutive weeks, by completing a food diary and making a photographic record. On match day, the intake of carbohydrates (5.2 ± 0.6 g.kg-1. d-1), proteins (2.1 ± 0.2 g.kg-1. d-1), and fats (1.0 ± 0.2 g.kg-1. d-1) represented 55.1 ± 5.0 %, 22.3 ± 1.52 %, and 23.9 ± 5.1%, respectively, of the average daily energy intake. Regarding the highest training load day, the intake of carbohydrates (5.2 ± 0.9 g.kg-1. d-1), proteins (2.0 ± 0.3 g.kg-1. d-1), and fats (1.0 ± 0.3 g.kg-1. d-1) represented 54.8 ± 5.3 %, 21.8 ± 1.8 %, and 24.6 ± 4.6 %, respectively. There were no statistically significant differences between intakes during match day and on the highest training load day, for all the variables analyzed, except for percentage of fat intake (Energy intake p = 0.873; Protein p = 0.335; Carbohydrates p = 0.814; Fat p=0,000). The results obtained are in line with previous research and reveal that energy and carbohydrate intake are below the recommendations for this population.
    2017Artigo científico Acesso aberto Ver mais