O ensino-aprendizagem sobre alimentação e sua relação com transtornos mentais em estudantes da Universidade Federal de São Carlos - Campus Sorocaba (SP).

Abstract

The quality of food has a direct impact on the onset of certain diseases, such as mental disorders. The present study aims to deepen the understanding of the understanding of the students of the Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar), Sorocaba campus, about food, considering fundamental concepts such as the major food groups (carbohydrates, proteins, lipids), as well as to carry out a survey of the eating habits of these students and establish a relationship between their diet and depression, anxiety, and stress disorders. The study also aims to evaluate a possible reduction in the symptoms of mental disorders in foods rich in antioxidants belonging to the Brassicaceae family. To achieve these objectives, a research was conducted involving data collection, using the following self-administered instruments: 1. Questionnaires on lifestyle and relationship with food and mental disorders; 2. DASS- 21 scale; and 3. Food Frequency Questionnaire. The results showed that among UFSCar students, there is a prevalence of the mentioned mental disorders (depression, anxiety, and stress) and a dissatisfaction with the way in which food-related topics are addressed, when addressed among the students analyzed. In addition, women presented higher levels of anxiety, depression, and stress compared to men, which may indicate that women pay more attention to their own health, moreover, the consumption of foods belonging to the Brassicaceae family did not show significant results when associated with influence on the levels of the disorders studie