Abstract
Objective: To evaluate the dietary profile, nutritional status, lifestyle and eating frequency of babassu derivatives in quilombola communities in Maranhão, Brazil. Methods: A descriptive study was carried out using 24-hour recall questionnaires, babassu derivatives dietary frequency survey and anthropometric data. The study was in quilombola communities in northeast Brazil. Results: The sample consisted of 87 individuals over 21 years old. One sample shows 57.47% female participants and 42.53% male participants, with a predominant age range between 40 and 59 years. According to nutritional status, 47.13% were classified as eutrophic, 35.63% as obese and 3.45% as underweight. Among obese and compensated individuals, 69.76% were female. As proteins had the highest percentage of adequacy, 83.91%. Carbohydrates were consumed above recommended levels, 27.59%. Conclusion: Babassu derivatives are most often ingested in oil and nuts. The study showed a high prevalence of overweight and obesity. One protein was macronutrient with a higher percentage of diet adequacy. Intake of vitamins A, C, E and B2 was inadequate.