A cross-sectional survey was conducted to assess the association between eating habits and undesirable lipidic profiles in the universe of petrochemical workers (n = 83) in Camaçari, Bahia, Brazil. The data concerning eating habits and physical activities were obtained using semi-structured questionnaires, while the secondary data, i.e. the clinical and laboratorial data were obtained using standardized clinical data registration forms and the daily menu records. Analysis input elements consisted of: Prevalences (P); Confidence Intervals up to 95% (IC 95%); Prevalence Quotient (RP) and Logistical Regressions. The average energetic quota ingested per day in a single meal within the industrial plant, independent of the work shift corresponded to 96.1% of the total average energetic quota for the workers. The prevalence of more lipidic eating habits was 63.9%, IC (53.6; 74.2); undesirable cholesterol 49.4%, IC (38.6; 60.2) and non-participation in the Quality of Life Program was 60.2% (IC (49,7; 70,7). The Prevalence Quotient (RP) between eating habits and undesirable lipid profile was 1.43, IC (1.02; 2.01), with p < 0.05.
Eating Habits Practices; Petrochemical Industry; Lipidic Serum; Institutional Food Catering
