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OBJETIVO: Avaliar a ingestão de frutas baseada no consumo habitual de idosos. MÉTODOS: Estudo transversal em amostra não probabilística de 295 idosos, provenientes da pesquisa “Avaliação do Consumo Alimentar de Idosos do Município de São Caetano do Sul, São Paulo, Brasil”. A informação sobre a ingestão de frutas foi obtida por um Questionário de Frequência Alimentar previamente validado e o consumo de energia e nutrientes, por dois Recordatórios de 24 horas, avaliados pelo programa Multiple Source Method (MSM). A regressão logística foi aplicada para verificar os fatores sociodemográficos e de estilo de vida associados à ingestão de frutas e o teste de Mann-Whitney, para avaliar as diferenças entre consumo de frutas, energia, macro e micronutrientes. RESULTADOS: Mais da metade dos idosos (58%) consumiu três ou mais frutas diariamente. A ingestão de frutas apresentou associação positiva com gênero feminino (OR = 2,00; IC95% 1,02 - 3,91; p = 0,04) e morar sozinho (OR = 1,86; IC95% 1,04 - 3,30; p = 0,03) e negativa com desnutrição (OR = 0,36; IC95% 0,17 - 0,76; p = 0,01). Entre os idosos que apresentaram consumo adequado de frutas foi observada uma maior ingestão de fibras (p = 0,03), vitamina A (p < 0,01), vitamina C (p < 0,01), potássio (p < 0,01) e magnésio (p < 0,01), porém, o consumo energético e de macronutrientes não teve associação estatisticamente significante (p > 0,05). CONCLUSÃO: O consumo de frutas foi influenciado por fatores sociodemográficos e estado nutricional, impactando no maior consumo de fibras, vitamina A e C, minerais como potássio e magnésio. Políticas públicas que incrementassem o consumo de frutas por idosos poderiam impactar na saúde e qualidade de vida dos idosos.

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Este trabalho de revisão tem como enfoque abordar o potencial biológico das frutas com propriedades antioxidantes do Nordeste brasileiro. Baseado na limitada ação dos antioxidantes endógenos frente as ROS, obter antioxidantes exógenos principalmente naturais faz-se necessário, destacando constituintes como flavonoides e compostos fenólicos que são encontrados em grande quantidade nas frutas da região estudada. Foi realizada uma revisão de literatura utilizando a bases de dados eletrônicas como SCIELO, MDPI e PUBMED, para tal, os artigos foram selecionados utilizando os descritores: frutas, atividade antioxidante e nordeste do Brasil. A seleção dos artigos foi baseada na aplicação critérios de inclusão, como ser da região nordeste, artigos entre os anos de 2018 e 2023, ter potencial oxidante e ser artigo científico e como critérios exclusão estudos duplicados e fora da temática. As buscas revelaram duas frutas do Nordeste, o Pequi (Caryocar brasiliense) e o Buriti (Mauritia flexuosa), com elevada ação antioxidante relatada. Um total de 18 artigos foram inclusos no estudo, dos quais 66% abordaram o potencial antioxidante do Buriti e 36% do Pequi. Destacou-se que essas frutas são ricas em compostos bioativos, como tocoferol, ácidos graxos, flavonoides e carotenoides, que os conferem propriedades antioxidantes, demonstrando, entre várias outras características, que o Buriti possui potencial antibacteriano e o Pequi pode ajudar na regeneração tecidual. De acordo com os trabalhos analisados, é possível observar que as frutas possuem um alto potencial biológico destacando suas propriedades antioxidantes e seus possíveis benefícios para a saúde humana, enfatizando assim, seu caráter bioativo em abordagens terapêuticas alternativas.

Introducción. El desperdicio de alimentos es un problema global grave con impactos en el medio ambiente, la sociedad y la economía. Alrededor de 1.300 millones de toneladas de alimentos producidos para el consumo humano se pierden o desperdician, siendo las frutas y verduras las que tienen las tasas más altas de desperdicio. Los aspectos morales y sociales del desperdicio de alimentos son igualmente esenciales de considerar, ya que afectan la seguridad alimentaria, principalmente en las poblaciones más vulnerables. El objetivo de este estudio fue agregar valor a las frutas y verduras, o parte de ellas, descartadas desde el principal mercado mayorista de Santiago, Chile. Metodología. Se desarrollaron 17 prototipos de concentrados salados a partir de excedentes de brócoli, apio, remolacha y tomates, los cuales fueron sometidos a evaluación sensorial. Resultados. Se produjeron 79,3 kilos de concentrado verde y 63 kilos de concentrado rojo. Finalmente, se seleccionaron y produjeron dos prototipos. Para ello, se diseñó una planta piloto ubicada al interior del mercado mayorista con fin de poder acceder inmediatamente a la materia prima. Por último, los alimentos generados fueron distribuidos de forma gratuita a adultos mayores a través de un banco de alimentos. Conclusión. Este estudio representa una iniciativa social, ambiental y empresarial única e innovadora en Chile basada en la valorización de excedentes alimentarios a través del desarrollo de nuevos alimentos que puede ser replicada de manera global.

Introducción. En los últimos años se ha visto un aumento en el consumo de productos agrícolas frescos, lo que genera preocupación por brotes alimentarios relacionados con estos, debido a la incorporación de microorganismos patógenos en los frutos. Los aspectos relacionados con esta incorporación han sido estudiados en algunos frutos, sin embargo, no se ha logrado esclarecer todo lo asociado con este tema. Objetivo. Investigar y resumir lo relacionado con la incorporación de microorganismos patógenos en estructuras frutales. Desarrollo. Este trabajo se realizó en Costa Rica entre julio de 2021 y setiembre de 2022; en él se contrasta la definición de internalización e infiltración y se describen las condiciones que favorecen la incorporación de microorganismos patógenos en los frutos, así como las vías de entrada y los patrones de distribución de los microorganismos incorporados. También se discuten las estrategias de control para prevenir la incorporación de patógenos en dichas estructuras. Conclusión. La mayoría de las investigaciones sobre la incorporación de microorganismos patógenos en frutos se concentran en pocos productos y rinden resultados diversos y a veces contradictorios. Resulta pertinente orientar investigaciones futuras hacia la valoración del fenómeno en condiciones más cercanas a las de operaciones comerciales de interés, así como reforzar las estrategias que aseguren una adecuada implementación de las buenas prácticas agrícolas y las buenas prácticas de manufactura.

La fruticultura es una actividad económica en constante ascenso. A pesar del incremento en la producción mundial de frutas, su disponibilidad ha sido insuficiente. En este contexto, la eficiencia en las cadenas de suministro desempeña un papel crucial. Estas abarcan aspectos fundamentales como la seguridad alimentaria, la reducción del desperdicio, la garantía de la frescura de los alimentos, la optimización de la producción y la logística, entre otros. La ausencia de información consolidada sobre el funcionamiento de estas cadenas de suministro en Latinoamérica y el Caribe dificultan la toma de decisiones. Con este estudio se busca suplir la necesidad de información, así como generar un soporte bibliográfico que derive en futuras investigaciones. Se determinó como objetivo documentar el estado del arte actual sobre las cadenas de suministro para especies frutales en LAC, por medio de una revisión de alcance realizada en bases de datos reconocidas como Scopus, Elsevier y SciELO. Como resultado del estudio, se observó que la mayoría de los estudios se concentran en Brasil y Colombia. Además, se encontró que las especies de banano y aguacate predominaron en las investigaciones analizadas. Se observó además que la búsqueda de sostenibilidad es una preocupación frecuente, tanto como el estudio de las causas y posibles estrategias de reducción de las pérdidas, también el análisis de los indicadores de gestión y del componente estratégico. Se motivan investigaciones futuras para profundizar en el conocimiento de la operatividad al interior de las cadenas de suministro en LAC.

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INTRODUCCIÓN: La Fundación Banco de Alimentos de Córdoba (FBAC) tiene como objetivo el recupero de alimentos y así evitar el desperdicio de los mismos. Los alimentos recuperados son entregados a organizaciones sociales beneficiarias (OSB)1. En la actualidad los principales beneficiarios de los servicios de alimentación son los niños, niñas y adolescentes (NNA)2. Desde el 2017, sus esfuerzos están en aumentar el recupero y la entrega de frutas y verduras1. OBJETIVO: determinar el estado nutricional y su consumo de frutas y verduras de NNA de 1 mes a 18 años, que asisten a OSB de la FBAC durante los años 2022-2023. MATERIAL Y MÉTODOS: estudio observacional de corte transversal realizado a 1533 NNA pertenecientes a 35 OSB. Se realizó una evaluación antropométrica y los diagnósticos nutricionales con tablas de la Sociedad Argentina de Pediatría3. En una primera instancia se realizó un análisis exploratorio de los datos a partir del cálculo de medidas resumen. Luego, se aplicó la prueba de Chi Cuadrado (95% de confianza) para valorar la asociación entre diagnóstico nutricional y la frecuencia de consumo de frutas y verduras. CONSIDERACIONES ÉTICAS: El trabajo cuenta con la aprobación del Comité de Ética de la Clínica Universitaria Reina Fabiola. La participación de los sujetos de estudio fue voluntaria, previa firma de consentimiento informado. El protocolo de estudio cumple con la declaración de Helsinki RESULTADOS: La media de edad de los NNA es 7,91 años (D.S ±3,83), de los cuales el 42% se encuentran en un peso saludable para la edad, 47% presenta sobrepeso u obesidad, y el 11% presenta malnutrición por déficit. El grupo etario que presenta mayor proporción de malnutrición por exceso es el de 7 a 12 años. Se encontraron asociación entre el diagnóstico nutricional de toda la muestra y la frecuencia de consumo de frutas (p=0,001) pero no así con la frecuencia de consumo de verduras (p=0,18). CONCLUSIONES: El estado nutricional de los NNA, reflejó altas proporciones de sobrepeso y obesidad. Como así también se demostró que el consumo de alimentos como frutas, influye en el estado nutricional de los beneficiarios.

INTRODUCCIÓN: Se pierde y desperdicia un tercio de la producción mundial de alimentos, situación que impacta en la seguridad alimentaria de la población, el desarrollo económico y el medio ambiente1,2. El objetivo fue analizar cuanti/cualitativamente el desperdicio de frutas y hortalizas (FyH), y los factores que inciden en su generación en los comercios minoristas. MATERIAL Y MÉTODOS: Estudio observacional, descriptivo y transversal. Se relevaron 30 comercios de la ciudad de La Calera, en el periodo 2022-2023. La investigación se desarrolló en el marco del proyecto Desperdicios de frutas y hortalizas en comercios minoristas (verdulerías) de Córdoba y Gran Córdoba. Análisis y caracterización en pos de un sistema alimentario sostenible, el cual contó con el respaldo de la secretaría de Investigación de la Universidad Siglo 21 y el financiamiento del Ministerio de Ciencia y Tecnología de la Provincia de Córdoba, según Resolución 2023/00000018. Se contactó a los titulares/encargados de los comercios, a quienes se les informó sobre el propósito del estudio, la garantía de confidencialidad sobre no dar a conocer su razón social y el manejo de datos, derecho de no participar de acuerdo con su disponibilidad e interés y de finalizar el cuestionario en el momento que lo desearan. Se respetó la voluntad de participar de cada encuestado mediante su consentimiento de manera verbal.

This review work focuses on addressing the biological potential of fruits with antioxidant properties from Northeastern Brazil. Based on the limited action of endogenous antioxidants against ROS, obtaining exogenous antioxidants, mainly natural, is necessary, highlighting constituents such as flavonoids and phenolic compounds that are found in large quantities in fruits in the studied region. A literature review was carried out using electronic databases such as SCIELO, MDPI and PUBMED, for this purpose, the articles were selected using the descriptors: fruits, antioxidant activity and northeast of Brazil. The selection of articles was based on the application of inclusion criteria, such as being from the northeast region, articles between the years 2018 and 2023, having oxidizing potential and being a scientific article and exclusion criteria for duplicate studies and those outside the topic. The searches revealed two fruits from the Northeast, Pequi (Caryocar brasiliense) and Buriti (Mauritia flexuosa), with reported high antioxidant action. A total of 18 articles were included in the study, of which 66% addressed the antioxidant potential of Buriti and 36% of Pequi. It was highlighted that these fruits are rich in bioactive compounds, such as tocopherol, fatty acids, flavonoids and carotenoids, which give them antioxidant properties, demonstrating, among several other characteristics, that Buriti has antibacterial potential and Pequi can help with tissue regeneration. According to the studies analyzed, it is possible to observe that the fruits have a high biological potential, highlighting their antioxidant properties and their possible benefits for human health, thus emphasizing their bioactive character in alternative therapeutic approaches. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Objective. To assess changes from 2012 to 2020-2022 in the consumption and percentage of adults in compliance with World Health Organization (WHO) and EAT-Lancet Commission on Food, Planet, Health recommendations for fruits, vegetables, and legumes in Mexican adults. Materials and methods. We analyzed data from adults ≥20 years old (n=29 757), with information of food frequency questionnaire from the 2012-2022 Mexican National Health and Nutrition Surveys. Median consumption and the percentage of the population that achieve WHO and EAT-Lancet recommendations of fruits, vegetables and legumes were estimated through quantile regression models and logistic regression models, respectively. Both regression models were function of the survey year and study covariates. Results. From 2012 to 2020-2022, fruit consumption remained constant over time (113.5-131 g/day) and vegetables consumption increased (from 83 to109 g/day), while legume consumption decreased (from 10 to 7.7 g/day). A low percentage of adults (<40%) were found to comply with the recommendations of these food groups, especially in the legume group (<1.5%), which remained constant throughout the 10 years analyzed. Conclusion. There is a decreasing trend in the consumption of legumes and the consumption of fruits and vegetables has remained low, so strategies to promote their consumption are urgently needed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Objective. To estimate the changes in fruits, vegetables and legumes consumption and their compliance with international recommendations in Mexican population under 20 years old. Materials and methods. In a sample of 31 083 Mexicans under 20 years old with dietary data from a food frequency questionnaire from the 2012, 2016, 2018 and 2020-2022 National Health and Nutrition Surveys, and through quantile regression and logit models, the change in adjusted consumption of fruits, vegetables and legumes was estimated, as well as their compliance to EAT-Lancet and the World Health Organization intake recommendations. Results. Between 2012 and 2020-2022 an increase of 15.0% in fruits and 23.5% in vegetables consumption was observed. The probability of compliance of the intake recommendations reached by 2020- 2022 was 42.6% for fruits and 13.6% for vegetables. Legumes consumption diminished 17.4% in ten years. Conclusion. Mexican population under 20 is far from reaching the intake recommendation for a planetary health, despite modest increases in fruits and vegetables consumption. Special attention should be paid to the consumption of legumes, which has alarmingly decreased in this group. Further research on this topic is urgently needed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The cross-flow microfiltration (CFM) of fruit juices allows obtaining products of high quality by conserving their organoleptic characteristics and microbiological stability during storage. The effect of the main macro-compounds and the transmembrane pressure (TMP) on the process performance with model fluids was evaluated. The model fluids concentration varied between 0.25 and 0.75% for pectin and 0.04 and 0.08% for cellulose. To study the influence of transmembrane pressure (TMP) and concentration on the hydrodynamic properties of the fouling layer (K,Cg), diffusivity (D) and the boundary layer thickness (δb) the Box-Behnken design with three replicas in the center was used. It was found that the CFM process is efficient and commercially feasible when working at a constant TMP of 1.93 bar and at concentrations of pectin and cellulose of 0.25% and 0.0513%, respectively. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Pesticide use is a widespread practice in agricultural production for pest control. The use of these products must adopt Good Agricultural Practices; therefore, the food is expected to be according to the current parameters. For this, the National Program for the Control of Residues and Contaminants of the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock created a diagnosis of the products' quality. In this way, the program carried out pesticide analyses to evaluate the conformity of products of plant origin. From the analyzed products, fruits with broad commercialization and production in a state with more analyses were segregated. Based on these data, the banana, potato, apple, tomato, and grape results in the Rio Grande do Sul state (Southern Brazil) were analyzed and interpreted. This survey was conducted from 2016 to 2020, and data were compiled to assess the conformity of fresh vegetables. Samples with residual levels of pesticides above the maximum reference limit for the crop or with residual not allowed for the crop no-tolerance were considered non-conformance. The overall compliance rate for the highlighted vegetables was greater than 95%. The data were similar to countries with rigorous monitoring and application standards for this chemical hazard. Most of the non-conformities occurred due to the presence of residues above the maximum reference limit for the crop, especially due to the presence of insecticides from the chemical groups organophosphates and pyrethroids. These results show that food produced and consumed in Brazil has quality characteristics similar to those in developed countries. Illustrating that the food consumed by the population is safe. To obtain better results, technical assistance to farmers is essential, aiming to reduce the incidence of residues above the Maximum Limit for the crop. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Life in big cities brings with it an unbalanced diet with minimal dietary fiber consumption, Peruvian population consume bread, rice, potatoes and noodles consequently an increase in comorbidities. The objectives were: to know the dietary fiber and its physiological effects in humans, to relate dietary fiber with the intestinal microbiota; as well unit operations as, and to know Peruvian foods with a high content of dietary fiber. Sources of scientific information from papers and technical documents were used. The results were: dietary fiber is a set of carbohydrate polymers with ten or more monomeric units that are not hydrolysable by endogenous enzymes in the small intestine; the physiological effects are: improvements in intestinal health, glycemic control, cholesterol reduction, and others; it is related to the intestinal microbiota because it ferments dietary fiber to produce compounds that are easily assimilated by humans. It also promotes the growth and balance of the intestinal microbiota, which is related to immunity. Peruvian foods with high dietary fiber content are: Andean grains, cereals, fruits, vegetables, and seeds that go through few unit operations, such as: washed, conditioned and packed. A nutritional education about dietary fiber is promoted by academia. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Introdução: Estudos prévios têm reportado para o buriti (Mauritia flexuosa L. f.), fruto típico do cerrado brasileiro e fonte alimentar importante para as populações de baixa renda, uma composição rica em carotenoides, polifenóis, ácidos graxos monoinsaturados e ácido ascórbico. No entanto, estudos sobre os efeitos biológicos decorrentes do consumo desse fruto são escassos. Objetivo: Avaliar os efeitos da suplementação com buriti sobre as funções renal e hepática de ratos em crescimento. Métodos: As determinações da composição centesimal, do teor de carotenoides e do teor de ácidos graxos da polpa de buriti e das rações padrão e suplementada com polpa de buriti foram realizadas. Então, ratos Wistar de ambos os sexos foram alimentados com ração padrão ou ração suplementada com polpa de buriti. Ao final do experimento, amostras de sangue foram colhidas para determinação de parâmetros bioquímicos. O teste t não pareado foi aplicado, e diferenças foram consideradas significativas quando p

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This research study applies the J48 algorithm (Weka platform) to determine the most influential independent variables in the quality process of the following fruits: blackberry, orange, passion fruit, lemon, strawberry, lulo, mango, feijoa, and peach. This analysis is based on a database of 211 records, a dependent variable (quality), and a set of 10 independent variables: raw material type, °Brix, pH, acidity, color, smell, flavor, maturity, washed pH, and washed color. The results show with an accuracy of 93% that the most influential variables are: taste, color, and smell. However, if these variables are suppressed, it is revealed that the variables pH, °Brix, and product can predict the dependent quality variable with an accuracy greater than 93%. It is concluded that there are three organoleptic properties (taste, color, and smell) that are associated with fruit product quality. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

One of the main factors limiting the shelf life of fresh fruits and vegetables is the growth of microorganisms during refrigerated storage. The use of artificial ultraviolet radiation at a wavelength of 190 to 280 nm (UV-C) has germicidal power and can be effective for decontaminating the surface of fruits and vegetables. The work focused on analyzing the bibliometric data and the object of study of the publications about ultraviolet radiation as an emerging method. Parameters such as the number of publications per year, journals, affiliations, countries, authors and modality of the scientific document were taken into account. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Objetivou-se identificar diferenças alimentares e antropométricas entre adultos mais velhos brasileiros (≥ 50 anos) residentes em áreas urbano-rurais. Trata-se de um estudo transversal com dados da segunda onda (9.949 participantes) do Estudo Longitudinal da Saúde dos Idosos Brasileiros (ELSI-Brasil), de 2019-2021. Foram avaliados: consumo alimentar semanal de fruta/hortaliça, feijão e peixe; autopercepção do consumo de sal; ambiente alimentar (disponibilidade de fruta/hortaliça na vizinhança e produção própria de alimentos); e parâmetros antropométricos objetivos (índice de massa corporal [IMC] e circunferência da cintura [CC]). As análises foram ajustadas por escolaridade. Em comparação com as áreas urbanas, observaram-se nas rurais: menor consumo de fruta/hortaliça em cinco dias da semana ou mais (74,6% vs. 86,4%) e maior consumo adequado de sal (96,8% vs. 92,1%) - diferenças observadas para homens e mulheres. A CC elevada foi menor nas áreas rurais (61,9% vs. 68%), sendo significativa somente para homens. Houve menor disponibilidade de fruta/hortaliça na vizinhança (41,2% vs. 88,3%) e maior produção própria de alimentos (38,2% vs. 13,2%) nas áreas rurais. O consumo de fruta/hortaliça em cinco dias da semana ou mais foi menor nas áreas rurais quando houve disponibilidade de fruta/hortaliça na vizinhança e ausência de produção própria de alimentos. Há diversidade alimentar e nutricional entre áreas urbano-rurais. O incentivo ao consumo de fruta/hortaliça nas áreas urbanas deve considerar a disponibilidade de fruta/hortaliça na vizinhança, enquanto nas áreas rurais deve ser em conjunto com a produção do próprio alimento. O consumo adequado de sal e a manutenção da CC nos valores ideais devem ser reforçados nas áreas urbanas.

Introducción: El sedentarismo y el consumo de alimentos no saludables se asocian con sobrepeso y obesidad en la población. El consumo de frutas, verduras y legumbres ha disminuido con el tiempo y gran parte de la población chilena no cumple con las recomendaciones de ingesta diaria. Objetivo: Determinar la relación entre el IMC de adultos chilenos y el consumo y frecuencia de diversos alimentos naturales, procesados y ultraprocesados. Metodología: Estudio transversal analítico en 516 sujetos entre 18 y 68 años. Se determinó el estado nutricional por medio de IMC. Para analizar el consumo de alimentos naturales y comida procesada se utilizó la encuesta sobre hábitos alimentarios. Los participantes firmaron un consentimiento informado. Los valores obtenidos fueron analizados con el programa estadístico SPSS®. Los resultados obtenidos fueron analizados por medio de T-Student, Chi-cuadrado de Pearson, ANOVA de una vía y prueba exacta de Fisher, para así definir la asociación entre ellos. Resultados: El 0,8 % de los evaluados se clasificó como bajo peso; 42,2 % con estado nutricional normal; 42,8 % en sobrepeso y el 14,0 % con obesidad. El 37,8 % de los evaluados no consume frutas diariamente; el 22,9 % no consume verduras durante el día y 26,4 % no consume legumbres semanalmente. El 39,5 % de las personas toma al día 1 o más porciones de bebidas azucaradas y el 35,3 % consume frituras 1 o más veces por semana. Un mayor consumo de frutas (p=0,04), verduras (p=0,002) y legumbres (p=0,03) se asoció a un menor IMC. El consumo elevado de bebidas y jugos azucarados se asoció a un mayor IMC (p=0,002). Finalmente, se evidenció una asociación significativa entre el consumo de verduras al día, legumbres por semana y jugos azucarados respecto del estado nutricional (95% de confianza). Conclusiones: Se observó una frecuencia elevada de sobrepeso y obesidad acompañado de un bajo consumo de frutas, verduras y legumbres. Los adultos que tenían una ingesta mayor de alimentos naturales presentaron un menor IMC, a diferencia de aquellos que tenían una ingesta más elevada de bebidas azucaradas y alimentos ultraprocesados.

Background: Self-perception about food consumption plays an important role in moving toward a healthy diet. Objective: To assess the effect of a nutritional intervention on the perception of fruit consumption in adolescents. Method: A community-based randomized trial was carried out. The intervention consisted of integrated actions of primary prevention (at school) and secondary prevention (at home), both encouraging the participants to adopt healthy eating habits through playful activities. The participants were classified as either "optimistic" or "non-optimistic" according to their reported fruit consumption and self-perception about the amount of fruit consumption. The intervention effect was tested using random-effects logistic regression. Results: The frequency of optimistic individuals at baseline was 19.1% and 18.5% in the control and intervention groups, and 17.5% and 17.6% at the end of the study (p = 0,743 for the group*time interaction and 0,802 when adjusted for race). The prevalence of optimism was higher in males, in participants who considered their overall diet quality very good or excellent, among those with the lowest frequency of soda and cookie consumption, and in participants who rarely reported sharing mealtime with their parents. Conclusion: The school-based intervention did not affect the change in perception regarding fruit intake. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Os corantes definem-se como substâncias que conferem cor aos alimentos e bebidas, podendo ser de origem natural ou sintética. A utilização de corantes naturais está crescendo devido à maior demanda do consumidor, pois atribuem diversos benefícios à saúde. As frutas nativas, além de benéficas são consideradas excelentes fontes de pigmentos naturais, podendo ser incluídas na alimentação, resultando em uma dieta diversificada e colorida. Já os carotenoides são compostos fenólicos, que pertencem a classe de pigmentos naturais, e são encontrados nas frutas, nos tons de amarelo, laranja e vermelho. O presente estudo trata-se de uma revisão de literatura científica sobre a importância dos carotenoides, considerados fontes de pigmentos naturais e provenientes de frutas nativas do Brasil, especificamente a acerola (Malpighia emarginata), guabiroba (Campomanesia xanthocarpa), maracujá (Passiflora edulis) e pitanga (Eugenia uniflora L.) assim como, os efeitos benéficos que estas frutas trazem à saúde. Diversos estudos evidenciam que o consumo das frutas nativas, fontes de pigmentos apresentam propriedades funcionais. Dessa forma, conclui-se, que as frutas nativas fonte de carotenoides, além de serem utilizadas como corantes naturais, também conferem diversos efeitos nutracêuticos, com uma dose diária variando entre 9.000 a 18.000 μg/dia, podendo ser utilizada para a prevenção e tratamentos de diversas patologias.

Los empaques se han convertido en un campo amplio de desarrollo de diferentes tecnologías que evolucionan hacia posibilidades que los fabricantes utilizan para posicionarse en un mercado cada vez más exigente. La demanda por empaques inteligentes está en aumento, porque integran características que ofrecen un valor agregado logístico, tanto al destinatario final como a la cadena de abastecimiento. No obstante, se requiere articular de forma sistemática la literatura, de modo que se evidencien las oportunidades que ofrecen los empaques inteligentes en términos de funcionalidades para las empresas con respecto a las frutas y vegetales que presentan el mayor porcentaje de desperdicio en la etapa de producción. En esta categoría, las frutas no climatéricas son de especial interés, ya que comienzan su proceso deterioro desde el momento de la recolección y, por ello, lo que suceda en los procesos posteriores debe ser controlado y monitoreado para evitar el desperdicio. En el presente estudio se realiza una búsqueda de definiciones, tipologías y aplicaciones de empaques funcionales para alimentos frescos no procesados, registrando las tecnologías más desarrolladas para aquellos clasificados como activos e inteligentes. Se analizaron bases de datos como Scopus y ScienceDirect, y el motor de búsqueda de Google Académico, donde se identificaron cuatro campos relacionados con empaques inteligentes: preservación de la comida, cadena de suministro, electrónica impresa y biopolímeros. De esta forma, se espera promover alternativas de investigación y desarrollo de tecnologías para empaques inteligentes, y propuestas en diseño y fabricación acordes a las necesidades de la industria agrícola local.

A obesidade é uma doença que atinge grande parte da população e piora a qualidade de vida do indiví­duo. Estudos longitudinais e transversais associaram o consumo de frutas à perda de peso. O objetivo deste estudo foi fazer uma revisão sistemática e meta-análise sobre estudos experimentais que avaliaram os efeitos do consumo de frutas no peso corporal em humanos. Trata-se de uma revisão sistemática e meta-análise, seguindo as recomendaçães do PRISMA, na base de dados do Pubmed e Cochrane. Foram incluí­dos estudos experimentais que avaliaram os efeitos do consumo de frutas na perda de peso. Foram incluí­dos nove estudos, dos quais 89% encontraram efeitos significativos na perda de peso. Na meta-análise, houve uma perda de peso significativa de 410 gramas em comparação ao grupo controle [SMD: -0.41; 95% IC: -0.66, -0.15; p = 0.59; I2 = 0%]. A presente revisão sistemática e meta-análise demonstrou que consumir mais frutas pode ajudar na perda e manutenção do peso corporal. Intervençes baseadas no consumo de frutas podem ser uma última opção para ajudar a diminuir as elevadas taxas de obesidade da população mundial.

A rápida perecibilidade dos frutos de pitaia exige que sejam adotadas estratégias para prolongar sua vida útil em pós-colheita, a fim de reduzir perdas, manter a qualidade e aumentar o retorno financeiro da atividade econômica. O objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar o efeito de condições de armazenamento em combinação com a aplicação de 1-metilciclopropeno (1-MCP) sobre a manutenção da qualidade de pitaia vermelha. Os tratamentos avaliados foram armazenamento refrigerado (AR; 21 kPa O2 + 0,03 kPa CO2), atmosfera controlada (AC; 2 kPa O2 + 5 kPa CO2) e atmosfera modificada (AM; bolsas de polietileno de baixa densidade de 40 µm de espessura) combinados ou não com a aplicação de 1-MCP (300 nL.L-1), com quatro repetições por tratamento. Os frutos de todos os tratamentos foram armazenados durante 20 dias a 13 ± 2°C e umidade relativa (UR) de 90 ± 5% seguidos de 3 dias de exposição em condições ambiente (20 ± 3°C e UR de 70 ± 5%). Após o período de prateleira, AC e AM mantiveram frutos com maior ângulo hue. O tratamento de 1-MPC somado a AC e AM proporcionou maior força para penetração da polpa. O AR, a AC e a AM, somadas ao tratamento com 1-MCP, são promissoras tecnologias a serem empregadas no armazenamento de pitaia.

The objective of this study was to analyze factors associated with the inadequate consumption of fruits (F), vegetables (H) and FH of people who frequent popular restaurants in Belo Horizonte-MG. This is a cross-sectional analytical study, with quantitative and qualitative approaches, with 1641 individuals, adults and elderly of both sexes, in the Popular Restaurants of Belo Horizonte-Minas Gerais. The data collection included the consumption of F, H and FH, the socioeconomic situation, nutritional aspects related to the consumption of other food groups, physical activity, current nutritional status, factors that interfere with food choices, the desire to make changes in and the existence of difficulties to eat healthily. There was a high percentage of individuals with inadequate consumption of F (81.7%), H (96%) and FH (79.4%). Inadequate H consumption was associated with individuals who do not work, do not try to eat healthier and have inadequate water consumption. Inadequate FH consumption prevailed among those with inadequate water consumption and who ate a reduced amount of meals / day. It was concluded that the consumption of F and H in the sample is far below the recommendations and that the factors studied were associated in a different way regarding the inadequacy of the consumption of F, H and FH. The popular restaurant is an alternative for healthy eating, at an affordable cost, and is also a space for actions, articulated with other public policies, that encourage and promote health and food and nutritional security for all its regulars. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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This study was part of a research project that was developed in a University, funded by a Research Fund, and aims to investigate how a company in the fruit industry enables their actions related to innovation and sustainability. Therefore, it try to answer the following research problem: how do the actions of innovation and sustainability occur from the perspective of the economic dimension in a business segment of fruit? This study was conducted at Fava Group, a Brazilian medium-sized business, family-owned located in Jundiaí and Miracatu, both in São Paulo. This study was exploratory in nature and use of qualitative method according to Godoy (1995). To collect the data, interviews and personal observation techniques were used, as per Vergara (2006). For this, we used a semistructured script prepared based on the theoretical framework used in the study and the interviews were recorded and later transcribed. To carry out the analysis of the data it was adopted Flores approach (1994). The results revealed that the company presents innovative actions in its production process and sustainability in three dimensions, with emphasis on the economic dimension. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Consumers' sensory evaluation of fruits to determine the expected quality is a frequent practice. However, consumers' assessment of fruit quality is an ambiguous concept. This research aimed to determine the preferred fruit image when consumers decide that it is ready to eat, or it is too old. This within-subjects experimental design was conducted through an online survey using four fruits: avocado, banana, lulo, and guava. The questionnaire used a two-alternative forced-choice method: From a pair of fruit images, participants chose which one they preferred to eat, and which was too old. The results showed that participants do not always agree on the fruit image they find to be ready to eat, whereas the results for assessing an old fruit mimic the fruit maturity condition. Thus, food quality standards should use sensory evaluations that assess ideas that matter to the consumer. The value of this research is to provide a methodological approach to evaluate the consumers' expectations, which will be helpful within agricultural processes and the distribution chain. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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The crop of avocado is growing in the world by the increased consumption of this fruit. For this reason, research in this production chain has increased, in technical issues, seeking to improve yield, reducing losses due to pest and diseases and about process that allow maintaining the quality of the fruit over time. However, research and development, as studies of current trends in other areas of the chain, are unknown. The objective of this article was known the trends in research and technological development in the avocado production chain. For this, a technological scanning exercise was carried out, it using bibliometrics and patentometrics techniques with information from the Scopus and Lens.org databases, the information collected was refined and analyzed. The countries with the highest number of scientific publications were United States, United Kingdom and the Netherlands, with weaknesses in the collaborative job into countries. The authors more productive are people linked with academy, the journal Acta Horticulturae had the greatest number of publications. The topics about cosmetics and pharmaceutics were outstanding for patents and they are considered relevant for this production chain, due to the market dynamics. In research the topics were more diverse, since topics in sowing until postharvest. In this article it was not found scientific production in topics organizational or about management. This research shown opportunities of technological innovation in the avocado sector. Networks between science, academy and guilds were observed. This networks are oriented the strengthening the sector and increase yield through to diversification of market segments. It is considered important to give greater attention to organizational and management aspects. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

El empleo constante y excesivo de fungicidas sintéticos en la industria fruti-hortícola ha provocado profundas alteraciones en el medio ambiente y en la salud humana. En este contexto, explorar fuentes naturales antifúngicas resulta de importancia económica y medioambiental. Se propuso estudiar la actividad de cinco aceites volátiles obtenidos de las especies vegetales nativas Dysphania ambrosioides, Baccharis frenguellii, Baccharis salicifolia, Lippia alba y Lippia turbinata contra hongos fitopatógenos de los géneros Botrytis, Colletotrichum, Rhizopus, Fusarium y Monilinia, aislados de frutillas y duraznos con sintomatología. La evaluación se realizó mediante el método de difusión en agar adaptado para muestras volátiles y se determinaron los porcentajes de inhibición fúngica para cada muestra en estudio utilizando el software ImageJ®. Se analizó el perfi l químico de cada aceite por CG-EM y se determinaron los compuestos mayoritarios. Los resultados indicaron un alto potencial antifúngico de todas las muestras evaluadas, particularmente el producto obtenido de L. alba.

Introdução: O impacto do consumo de frutas sobre a saúde de pacientes com diabetes mellitus tipo 2 (DM2) requer investigações. Objetivo é avaliar o consumo de frutas em pacientes com DM2 e identificar a sua associação com parâmetros de controle glicêmico. Métodos: Incluídos 197 pacientes ambulatoriais com DM2, submetidos à avaliação clínica, sociodemográfica, antropométrica, laboratorial e de consumo alimentar. A ingestão alimentar total e o consumo de frutas foram avaliados por questionário quantitativo de frequência alimentar. Pacientes com menor e maior consumo de frutas (de acordo com a mediana) foram comparados. Resultados: Média do consumo de frutas foi de 593,66 ± 330,74 g/dia. Entre os menores e maiores consumidores de frutas, os valores de glicemia (169,42 ± 70,83 vs. 158,62 ± 64,56 mg/dL; p = 0,273) e hemoglobina glicada (8,39 ± 1,68 vs. 8,68 ± 2,38%; p = 0,319) não foram diferentes, assim como as demais variáveis. O grupo que mais consumiu frutas apresentou uma maior ingestão de vitamina C (p < 0,001) e potássio (p < 0,001) e um menor consumo de sódio (p = 0,001). Observou-se uma correlação negativa entre o consumo de frutas e o índice glicêmico da dieta (p = 0,05). Conclusão: Não houve diferença na glicemia em jejum e no valor de hemoglobina glicada entre os pacientes com DM2 com maior e menor consumo de frutas

Introduction: The impact of fruit consumption on the health of patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) warrants investigation. The aim of this study was to evaluate fruit consumption in patients with T2DM and to identify its association with glycemic control parameters. Methods: We included 197 outpatients with T2DM who underwent clinical, sociodemographic, anthropometric, laboratory, and food consumption assessments. A food frequency questionnaire was used to assess total food intake and fruit consumption. Patients with lower and higher fruit consumption (according to the median) were compared. Results: Average fruit consumption was 593.66 ± 330.74 g/day. Blood glucose (169.42 ± 70.83 vs. 158.62 ± 64.56 mg/dL; p = 0.273) and glycated hemoglobin (8.39 ± 1.68% vs. 8.68 ± 2.38%; p = 0.319) levels did not differ between the lower and higher fruit consumption groups, nor did the other variables. Patients with higher fruit consumption had a higher intake of energy (p < 0.001), carbohydrates (p < 0.001), and fibers (p = 0.006) but a lower intake of proteins (p = 0.015) and total and different types of lipids (p = 0.040). The higher consumption group had higher vitamin C (p < 0.001) and potassium (p < 0.001) intake and lower sodium intake (p = 0.001). We identified a negative correlation between fruit consumption and the diet's glycemic index (p = 0.05). Conclusion: Fasting blood glucose and glycated hemoglobin levels did not differ between the higher and lower fruit consumption groups. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Product's conservation is one of the most important functions in food packages, especially with regard to fruits. This is due to the fact that visual attributes for quality (appearance and color) are crucial during purchasing and due to quick transformations after harvest. Current study evaluates the effect of different packings (terephthalate of polyethylene, active package and pectin biofilm) in the conservation of strawberries. Fruit samples were washed and sanitized with sodium hypochlorite and enveloped in the packages. Assay featured a 32 factorial scheme, with factors comprising packings and storage time (3, 5 and 7 days). Calorimetric parameters (L*, a* and b*), mass loss, soluble rates and pH were evaluated during storage period. Pectin biofilm was the product of several weight variations (29.03%) although lowest variations were maintained for the other parameters. Time was significant (P = 0.05) only for color responses a* and b*. Results reveal an alternative to improve the conservation of strawberries. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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En Panamá, el proceso de transportar, almacenar las frutas y verduras se hace de manera rudimentaria, y en la mayoría de los casos se afecta la salud ocupacional de los trabajadores. Por lo tanto, se hace imperativo la construcción de un dispositivo que permita transportar, almacenar y proteger frutas y verduras en el campo de forma segura, que a su vez considera la salud ocupacional de quien lo opera. Para la realización de esta investigación, se procedió a recolectar información mediante encuestas realizadas a personas que laboran en el área de la agricultura en la Península de Azuero. Las encuestas fueron sobre el proceso de transporte y almacenaje de frutas y verduras, así como la experiencia de los agricultores realizando esta difícil labor. El objetivo principal de esta investigación es presentar un diseño y prototipo de un dispositivo mecánico para el transporte y almacenaje y, que a su vez brinde seguridad tanto a los frutos y verduras como a los agricultores. Los resultados de las encuestas muestran que los productos sufren daños en el transporte y en el lugar de almacenaje, producto del cansancio físico de los trabajadores y de la carencia de un aparato que cumpla con las funciones que necesita el agricultor. Los resultados de esta investigación mostraron que un dispositivo con estas características importancia en nuestros campos de cultivo a nivel nacional. Se deja abierta la línea de investigación para la construcción de más prototipos a beneficio del transporte de frutas y verduras.

Low consumption of fruits and vegetables contributes to an increased burden of non-communicable diseases. In order to analyze the impact of different factors on fresh fruit and vegetable consumption, an observational, correlational, and cross-sectional study was conducted using data collected in the 2017-2018 National Household Expenditure Survey. We calculated apparent intake of fresh fruits and vegetables in net grams. Descriptive bivariate and multivariate analyses were conducted using multiple linear regression. Apparent intake of fresh fruits and vegetables was well below the recommended level; the lowest consumption was observed in households with lower incomes, with lower educational levels, without elderly members, with children under age 14, with a male head of household, and those residing in the Argentine Northeast region. Identifying social inequalities in food consumption contributes to the development of policies aimed at promoting food and nutrition security. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Introduction: Inadequate fruit and vegetable (FV) consumption may derive from individual, cultural, socioeconomic, and environmental issues. Objective: This study aims to identify factors associated with inadequate fruit and vegetable consumption among men and women in Brazilian Primary Health Care. Methods: This is a crosssectional study with a sample representative of the Health Academy Program (Programa Academia da Saúde-PAS, in Portuguese). The consumption of FV was evaluated by a validated questionnaire which included the frequency and number of portions consumed. The inadequate consumption was classified as fruits <3 servings/day; vegetables <2 servings/day. Sociodemographic, health, and anthropometric profile, such as the purchase of fruit and vegetable were investigated. Results: The inadequate consumption of fruits (women: 61.4%; men: 68.1%) and vegetables (women: 40.6%; men: 51.1%) was high. Among women, factors associated with inadequate FV consumption were: being elderly, report their quality of life as good and their knowledge about food crop season; and the diagnosis of diabetes was associated with inadequate fruit intake. For men, factors associated with inadequate fruit consumption were: being elderly and current attempt to lose body weight; and for vegetables, good quality of life and having a risk of metabolic complications. Conclusion: Equal and different factors for women and men associated with inadequate consumption of FV were identified. These results highlight the importance of actions to promote healthy eating which considers the differences in the consumption of these foods according to the gender of the participants. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]