Browsing by Author "Carpio Arias, Tannia Valeria"

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Construcción de un cuestionario de frecuencia de consumo de alimentos para adultos ecuatorianos, estudio transversal
(2021) Morejón Terán, Yadira Alejandra; Abril Ulloa, Sandra Victoria; Betancourt Ortiz, Sarita Lucila; Abril Ulloa, Sandra Victoria; Sandoval Tamayo, Veronica Patricia; Espinoza Fajardo, Ana Cristina; Carpio Arias, Tannia Valeria
Introduction: Dietary surveys include food consumption frequency questionnaire (CFCA) is an inexpensive method, relatively easy to apply, and necessary for the evaluation of the diet of individuals and populations. The objective of this study was to develop an FFQ for the Ecuadorian adult population. Material and Methods: Cross-sectional study, in 255 adult individuals of both sexes between 18 and 68 years old residing in 10 provinces of Ecuador. A 24-hour reminder (R24h) was applied to obtain information on the dietary consumption of the population and the construction of the instrument. The preparation of the list of foods that make up the CFCA was made from the percentage contribution of each food for the total estimate of energy and nutrients of interest, using the Block method. Results: An instrument composed of 91 items distributed in 7 categories were obtained. The instrument was reviewed by experts from 4 universities belonging to the region, coast, highlands, and Amazon of Ecuador. Conclusions: This instrument makes an approximation of the dietary consumption of the three regions of continental Ecuador.
Stress and diet quality among ecuadorian adults during the COVID-19 Pandemic. A cross-sectional study
(2022) Abril Ulloa, Sandra Victoria; Vinueza Veloz, María Fernanda; Espinoza Fajardo, Ana Cristina; Carpio Arias, Tannia Valeria; Morejón Terán, Yadira Alejandra; Lima dos Santos, Sueny Paloma
Background: Stress has been associated with food habits. Stress changes eating patterns and the salience and consumption of hyperpalatable foods. During the lock-down due to the COVID-19 pandemic, stress was very common. Objective: We investigated the association between stress and diet quality in Ecuadorian adults during the COVID-19 pandemic. Design: A cross-sectional study. Setting: Data was collected using a self-administered online survey. Stress was measured using the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-14), and diet quality was evaluated using the Global Diet Index (GDI). A linear regression model with restrictive cubic splines was used to investigate the association between stress and diet quality. Participants: Participants were recruited by convenience sampling, including a total of 2602 individuals. Most participants were female (68.57%) and had university education (78.52%), with a median age of 25 (IQR: 25, 37). Results: Stress was reported by 26.06% of participants. The majority of individuals (75.79%) reported having a diet that needed changes or an unhealthy diet. Independently from biological sex, age, level of education, people/room ratio, economic allowance, and expenses for food, stress was statistically significantly associated with diet quality (p = 0.035). The association between stress and diet quality was inverse and non-linear; higher stress levels were associated with poorer diet quality. The consumption of palatable foods was not statistically significant associated with stress. Conclusions: Stress is associated with poorer diet quality. Public health measures to improve the mental health and lifestyle of the population are needed during the lock-down of the pandemic.