Hábitos alimentares e estilo de vida de moradores de um bairro da região oeste de Goiânia: um levantamento de dados preliminar e uma proposta de intervenção

Abstract

Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) represent a significant challenge to global public health, especially in low- and middle-income countries, where social determinants, socioeconomic inequalities, and barriers to accessing primary care services greatly affect their prevalence and control. This study analyzed lifestyle habits and factors associated with NCD risk in a population from Goiânia, using data obtained from an adapted Vigitel questionnaire. Food consumption, physical activity, smoking, alcohol intake, health perception, and domestic routines were investigated. The results showed a high frequency of risk behaviors, such as regular consumption of ultra-processed foods, low intake of fruits and vegetables, physical inactivity, substantial alcohol consumption, and smoking. These findings highlight the need for educational and intersectoral strategies tailored to local sociocultural realities. As an intervention proposal, a booklet of practical, accessible, and healthy recipes was developed to promote the consumption of fruits and vegetables, translating the identified local needs into educational tools that support healthier food choices and the construction of sustainable food environments, contributing to the prevention of NCDs.