Project coordinator: Prof. Dr. David Michel de Oliveira
Project participants: Professors Eduardo Vignoto Fernandes and Raphaella Meireles Barbosa Bartolli
The cumulative measure of environmental influences and biological responses associated with inadequate lifestyle are strongly associated with the prevalence of chronic non-communicable diseases. Therefore, understanding the factors that influence the manifestation and evolution of these conditions is of paramount importance.
The investigation of lifestyle, biomarkers and health indicators in different population strata and the implementation of integrated multidisciplinary interventions can contribute significantly to the prevention, treatment and management of these conditions, in addition to promoting a better quality of life and well-being of the population. This integrative project aims to: 1) Assess the health conditions of users of the Unified Health System (SUS) with chronic conditions (obesity, diabetes, hypertension, dyslipidemia, osteoporosis, cancer and AIDS) and special conditions (elderly, pregnant women, dialysis patients). 2) Conduct studies involving multidisciplinary interventions, including physical exercise, kinesiotherapy, diet, nutritional supplementation and health education. Several psychometric dimensions related to lifestyle are investigated, including level of physical activity, dietary pattern and quality of life; cardiometabolic factors; morphological indicators such as body composition and sarcopenia; assessment of nutritional intake of macro and micronutrients, hydration and nutritional supplementation; Functional capacity, autonomy and physical fitness monitoring are measured.
Metabolic biomarkers such as blood count, lipid profile, blood glucose, glycated hemoglobin, enzymes, byproducts and oxidative stress are also analyzed. The project adopts designs that include observational, clinical and quasi-experimental studies, in addition to performing biomonitoring of human and animal health and the influence of the environment. With a multidisciplinary approach, the proposal serves the areas of health and biosciences.
