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A conceptual metaphor constitutes an analogical thought process that has its literal manifestation in linguistic expressions that we use in everyday life. The metaphorical reasoning reveals the social dynamics and ideological positions under which the processes of subjectivation are inscribed. Under this cognitive linguistics approach, we analyze the metaphors that Chilean women attribute to food and their bodies. We interviewed 35 women between the ages of 25 and 60 belonging to various socioeconomic strata. The results revealed the existence of a set of normalizing metaphors, that transmit ideologies that seek to perpetuate patriarchal and consumer values that negatively arise from the relationship of women with their food and their own bodies. Secondarily, metaphors arose that pose a resistance to the model and with it a possible transition towards the construction of a subjectivity detached from the patriarchal gender order. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Introduction: Introduction: migration has been associated with the development of chronic noncommunicable diseases such as obesity, diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular disorders. Similarly, the food transition during migration has been related to a high consumption of foods high in refined sugars and saturated fats. There are specific characteristics of the eating behavior that may influence quality in the migrant population's diet. Objective: to compare feeding behavior between the Colombian and Chilean populations residing in the north and center of Chile. Method: the structured interview E-TONA, focused on assessing the behavioral components of daily and anomalous eating habits, was administered to 1,872 individuals, both Chileans and Colombians. Descriptive analyses of frequency distribution and logistic regressions were performed, and odds ratios were calculated. Results: there are significant differences in the majority of eating behaviors, both daily and anomalous, between Chileans and Colombian migrants. Chileans tend to follow more regular schedules and "snack" more between meals than migrants. Migrants have twice the risk of eating alone because they feel ashamed of their eating amount and speed, tend to show fewer behaviors related to better quality in their diet, and tend to be less worried about their diet than Chileans; however, Chileans are almost twice as likely to binge on food and use food as a method to calm anxiety. Conclusion: there are significant differences in most of the evaluated eating behaviors that must be addressed in depth considering cultural differences. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Introduction: metabolic syndrome (MS) is a clustering of risk factors known to promote cardiovascular disease and diabetes. Environmental factors, such as unhealthy diet, play a major role in the development of this condition. In this study, we evaluated the prevalence of MS and its association with food intake quality among Chilean adults.Methods: we analyzed data of 2 561 adults (≥ 18 years-old) included in the last National Health Survey (NHS 2009-2010) who had appropriate information to diagnose MS based on ATP III-NCEP guidelines. Consumption frequency of fish, whole grains, dairy, fruits and vegetables was also analyzed and associated with MS prevalence. Using a healthy diet score (HDS), we described the overall diet quality and further correlated it with MS prevalence.Results: we found that lower whole grain intake was associated with greater MS prevalence (OR = 1.78; 95% CI: 1.088-2.919; p = 0.022). HDS showed better diet quality among women and in subjects with increasing age and higher educational level. A HDS < 3 points was associated with an increased risk of MS (OR HDS < 3 / HDS ≥ 3 = 3.69; 95% CI 1.884-7.225, p < 0.001).Conclusion: Chilean adult population exhibits a high prevalence of MS linked to a poor diet quality. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This article provides a survey of fish and seafood supply and consumption in Chile. Reference is made to local species available in our coasts and the existing confusion between them. The difficulties in providing markets with fresh products, the early attempts to preserve fish and seafood and to establish fish farming, the volume of imports and estimates of local production, as well as the modes of preparation and consumer preferences, are considered in this study too. The available evidence shows that as transport facilities improved, production and consumption increased from the beginning of the Twentieth century. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Introduction: With the increase in the elderly population of Chile, it is very important to evaluate the quality of food of this age group using simple and quick tools., Objective: To compare the food quality of the elderly, according to gender and age., Material and Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted on 458 elderly subjects ≥60 years-old of Santiago de Chile. Each one of them were interviewed in their home using the Food Quality Survey for Elderly (FQSE). The objective of this survey is to measure the quality of the food and preparations considered healthy and/or unhealthy for elderly. Weight and height, was obtained from the control document of the elderly., Results: Men consume a higher number of unhealthy foods compared to women (P=.01). On comparing ages, those over 80 years-old consumed less unhealthy foods (P=.01). The elderly obese showed a lower score in unhealthy eating habits and total intake score., Conclusion: Women eat healthier compared to men, and better eating habits are observed at an older age, especially in men. Finally, on comparing nutritional status, the elderly obese are those who eat in the most inadequate form., (Copyright © 2019 SEGG. Publicado por Elsevier España, S.L.U. All rights reserved.)