NUTRITIONAL STATUS OF THE ADULT POPULATION OF JABOATÃO DOS GUARARAPES - PERNAMBUCO

Abstract

The nutritional status reflects an individual's health condition based on the balance between nutrient intake and utilization. The objective of this study was to identify the nutritional profile of the adult population in the municipality of Jaboatão dos Guararapes, Pernambuco. This research is a secondary data-based study, with information obtained from Sisvan, which collected data regarding the nutritional status of the adult population. The findings revealed a trend of increasing Sisvan records. The study on Sisvan in Jaboatão dos Guararapes (2019–2023) identified an 84.2% increase in records, with decreases in 2020 and 2021. The prevalence of individuals with normal weight dropped from 33.3% to 30.1%, while overweight reached 34.4% in 2023, and obesity, particularly Grade I, increased, impacting low-income populations more significantly. These findings underscore the need for strategies aimed at preventing and managing excess weight, taking into account social inequalities. Despite its limitations, Sisvan is an indispensable tool for monitoring nutrition in Brazil and developing more effective nutritional health strategies.