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Introduction and objectives: Metabolic syndrome has become a major public health issue, closely associated with population lifestyle habits. In addition to physical activity, changes in dietary patterns through food and nutrition education play a crucial role in health promotion. This study aimed to describe the dietary profile of adult individuals with metabolic syndrome exposed to virtual reality in the municipality of Vitória de Santo Antão, Pernambuco, Brazil. Materials and methods: A prospective longitudinal study was conducted with adults aged 40-59 years who were registered at primary health care units in Vitória de Santo Antão between February and October 2023. Dietary intake was assessed using a food frequency questionnaire, in which foods were categorized into the following groups: I. Cereals, tubers, and roots; II. Vegetables; III. Fruits; IV. Milk and dairy products; V. Legumes; VI. Meat and eggs; VII. Oils and fats; and VIII. Sugars and sweets. Discussion: Social determinants, particularly income, exert a direct influence on the health status of the assisted community. Results and conclusion: The findings revealed a higher consumption of foods from the cereals, tubers, and roots group, which constitutes the basis of the diet, followed by the meat and eggs and vegetables groups. Furthermore, regional characteristics and cultural factors were found to have a significant impact on the dietary intake of the studied population.
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Revista brasileira de obesidade, nutrição e emagrecimento