Anthropometric profile and the risk of cardiovascular diseases among food handlers

Abstract

Objective: To characterize the anthropometric profile of food handlers. Methods: Weight, height and waist circumference (WC) were measured and related to the parameters determined by the World Health Organization (WHO) for the risk of cardiovascular diseases (CR). A questionnaire was conducted containing questions about education level, physical exercise and the diagnosis of chronic diseases. Results: The study involved the participation of 28 employees at the unit. The calculation of the Body Mass Index (BMI) showed that 12 employees (42.85%) had a Classification of Obesity Degree. The RC was high for 17 employees (60.71%). Conclusion: The food handlers surveyed presented serious risk factors for the development of cardiovascular diseases according to the criteria determined by the WHO. We hope that works like this help to characterize the nutritional profile of workers and to develop proposals that improve their quality of life.