Nutritional status and risk of cardiovascular disease in tele-care operators

  • Natália Portela Viana Universidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie, São Paulo-SP, Brasil.
  • Amanda Souza Barbosa Universidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie, São Paulo-SP, Brasil.
  • Michele Santiago dos Santos Universidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie, São Paulo-SP, Brasil.
  • Bianca Gardini Rustichelli Universidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie, São Paulo-SP, Brasil.
  • Desiree Denelle Universidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie, São Paulo-SP, Brasil.
  • Marcia Nacif Universidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie, São Paulo-SP, Brasil.
Keywords: Call center, Body composition, Cardiovascular diseases

Abstract

Objective: To evaluate the nutritional status and risk of cardiovascular disease among employees of a health care center in the city of São Paulo. Methodology: This is a cross-sectional study that evaluated 54 telemarketing operators, with a mean age of 37 years, of both sexes, employees of a telemarketing company. For the characterization of the individuals, a questionnaire containing data on age, sex, schooling, telemarketing work time, practice of physical activities, alcoholism, smoking and presence of chronic diseases was applied. The nutritional status of the individuals was analyzed by weight, height, body mass index, waist circumference and conicity index. Results: It was possible to observe high mean BMI in the employees and that the majority of the women were classified as overweight (15%) and obesity (19%) in relation to this index. Regarding the risk of developing cardiovascular diseases, it was verified that 68% (n = 37) of the participants were considered risk individuals according to the waist circumference and the conicity index. Conclusion: Based on the results found in the study, we note the importance of developing health promotion actions for these workers.

Author Biography

Natália Portela Viana, Universidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie, São Paulo-SP, Brasil.

Graduando do curso de Nutrição da Universidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie, São Paulo - SP, Brasil.

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Published
2018-03-18
How to Cite
Viana, N. P., Barbosa, A. S., dos Santos, M. S., Rustichelli, B. G., Denelle, D., & Nacif, M. (2018). Nutritional status and risk of cardiovascular disease in tele-care operators. Brazilian Journal of Obesity, Nutrition and Weight Loss, 12(70), 239-244. Retrieved from https://www.rbone.com.br/index.php/rbone/article/view/687
Issue
Vol. 12 No. 70 (2018)
Section
Scientific Articles - Original

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