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. 2018 Dec 6;15:E153. doi: 10.5888/pcd15.180269

Table 1. Risk and Protective Behaviors Analyzed and Period for Which the Indicator Is Available in Vigitel,a Brazil, 2006–2016.

Indicator Definition Available for the Period
Risk factors
Regular consumption of soft drinks and sugar-sweetened beverages Consumption of beverages (soft drinks or artificial juice) with sugar on ≥5 days of the week 2007 through 2011
Consumption of meats with excess fat Consumption of meats with apparent fat and/or chicken with skin on ≥1 days of the week 2007 through 2016
Consumption of whole fat milk Consumption of milk with full fat content on ≥1 days of the week 2007 through 2016
Abusive consumption of alcoholic beverages Abusive consumption in the last 30 days (≥5 drinks [men] or ≥4 drinks [women]) of alcohol in a single day 2006 through 2016
Protective factors
Regular consumption of beans Consumption of beans on ≥5 days of the week 2007 through 2016
Regular consumption of fruits Consumption of fruits on ≥5 days of the week 2008 through 2016
Regular consumption of vegetables Consumption of vegetables on ≥5 days of the week 2008 through 2016
Regular consumption of fruits and vegetables Consumption of fruits and vegetables on ≥5 days of the week 2008 through 2016
Recommended intake of fruits and vegetables Consumption of at least 5 portions of fruits and vegetables per day 2008 through 2016
Leisure-time physical activity Leisure-time physical activity for at least 150 minutes/week (moderate intensity) or 75 minutes (vigorous intensity) 2009 through 2016
Transport-related physical activity Transport-related physical activity for at least 150 minutes/week (moderate intensity) 2009 through 2016
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Surveillance System of Risk and Protection Factors for Chronic Diseases by Telephone Survey.