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Bruno M. P. M. Oliveira is an auxiliary professor at the University of Porto (Portugal) and a researcher of the LIAAD, INESC TEC. He has a degree in Astronomy, a MSc in Applied Mathematics, a PhD in Applied Mathematics and an Habilitation in Clinical Nutrition - Basic Sciences.
His research reaches several Mathematical areas that include Dynamical Systems, Game Theory and Statistics.
Of his particular interest are applications to Nutrition and Food Sciences (in particular to Clinical Nutrition and Food and Nutrition Consumption Sciences), Immunology (in particular modelling T cell and Tregs), Epidemiology and Economy (in particular in Cournot competition and random pairing markets).
He has participated in research projects funded by EU and the Portuguese FCT covering Nutrition and Food Sciences and Mathematics.

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  • Name

    Bruno Mendes Oliveira
  • Role

    Senior Researcher
  • Since

    01st April 2012
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Publications

2024

Assessment of Intuitive Eating and Mindful Eating among Higher Education Students: A Systematic Review

Authors
Rezende, F; Oliveira, BMPM; Poínhos, R;

Publication
Healthcare

Abstract
Background: The role of mindful eating (ME) and intuitive eating (IE) in improving eating behavior, diet quality, and health is an area of increasing interest. Objective: The objective of this review was to identify the instruments used to assess ME and IE among higher education students and outcomes related to these dimensions. Methods: This review was carried out according to the PRISMA statement, through systematic searches in PubMed, Web of Science, PsycInfo, and Scopus. The inclusion criteria selected for higher education students, levels of ME and/or IE reported, and observational and clinical studies. The exclusion criteria selected against reviews, qualitative studies, and case studies. Quality was assessed using the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Quality Criteria Checklist. Results: A total of 516 initial records were identified, from which 75 were included. Cross-sectional studies were the most common research design (86.7%). Most studies were conducted with samples that were predominantly female (90.7%), White (76.0%), aged 18 to 22 years (88.4%), with BMI < 25 kg/m2 (83.0%), and in the United States (61.3%). The Intuitive Eating Scale (IES), the Mindful Eating Questionnaire (MEQ), and their different versions were the most used instruments. The outcomes most studies included were eating behavior and disorders (77.3%), anthropometric assessments (47.8%), mental health (42.0%), and body image (40.6%). Regarding the quality of studies, 34.7% of studies were assigned a positive, 1.3% a negative, and 64.0% a neutral rate. Conclusions: IES and MEQ were the most used instruments. RCT and cohort studies are scarce, and future research with a higher level of quality is needed, especially on the topics of food consumption, diet quality, and biochemical markers.

2023

Nutritional Status among Portuguese and Turkish Older Adults Living in the Community: Relationships with Sociodemographic, Health and Anthropometric Characteristics

Authors
Ozturk, ME; Poinhos, R; Afonso, C; Ayhan, NY; de Almeida, MDV; Oliveira, BMPM;

Publication
NUTRIENTS

Abstract
Malnutrition is widespread among older adults, and its determinants may differ between countries. We compared Portuguese and Turkish non-institutionalized older adults regarding nutritional status, sociodemographic, health and anthropometric characteristics and studied the relationships between nutritional status and those characteristics. This cross-sectional study analyzed data from 430 Portuguese and 162 Turkish non-institutionalized older adults regarding sociodemographics, health conditions, the Mini-Nutritional Assessment (MNA-FF) and anthropometry. Turkish older adults were more likely to be malnourished or at risk of malnutrition and had lower average BMI but a higher calf circumference. A higher proportion of the Portuguese sample had tooth loss, diabetes, hypertension, oncologic diseases, kidney diseases, osteoarticular problems or eye problems, while less had anemia. A better nutritional status (higher MNA-FF score) was found among the Portuguese, males, people using dentures, those without tooth loss, hypertension, cardiovascular diseases, anemia or oncological diseases and was related to younger age, higher BMI and a higher calf circumference. Malnutrition and its risk were higher among older adults from Turkey, despite Portuguese older adults presenting a higher prevalence of chronic diseases. Being female, older age, tooth loss, hypertension, anemia, CVD or oncological disorders and having a lower BMI or CC were associated with higher rates of malnutrition among older adults from Portugal and Turkey.

2023

Patterns of Eating Behavior among 13-Year-Old Adolescents and Associated Factors: Findings from the Generation XXI Birth Cohort

Authors
Nakamura, I; Oliveira, A; Warkentin, S; Oliveira, BMPM; Poihos, R;

Publication
HEALTHCARE

Abstract
Eating behavior adopted during adolescence may persist into adulthood. The aims of this study were to identify eating behavior patterns among Portuguese adolescents and to explore whether groups differ in terms of early life and family characteristics, severity of depressive symptoms, and body mass index (BMI) z-score. Participants were 3601 13-year-olds enrolled in the birth cohort Generation XXI. Eating behavior was assessed using the self-reported Adult Eating Behavior Questionnaire (AEBQ), validated in this sample. The severity of depressive symptoms was measured through the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI-II), and data on sociodemographic and anthropometrics were collected at birth and 13-years-old. Latent class analysis was conducted, and associations were estimated using multinomial logistic regression models. Five patterns of individuals were identified: Picky eating, Disinterest towards food, Food neophilia, Emotional eating, and Food attractiveness. The adolescents' sex, maternal education, BMI z-score, and severity of depressive symptoms were significantly associated with the identified patterns. In particular, adolescents with a higher BMI z-score were more likely in Food neophilia while individuals with more severe depressive symptoms were in the Picky eating, Emotional eating, and Food attractiveness patterns. These findings suggest a starting point for the development and planning of targeted public health interventions.

2023

Impacto do confinamento nos estilos de vida de crianças e adolescentes do norte de Portugal

Authors
Martins, J; Teixeira, B; MPM Oliveira, B; Afonso, C;

Publication
Acta Portuguesa de Nutrição

Abstract
A escola desempenha um papel essencial na promoção de estilos de vida e hábitos alimentares saudáveis. Com o encerramento destes estabelecimentos, devido ao 2.º confinamento imposto pela pandemia COVID-19, tornou-se pertinente avaliar o seu impacto nos estilos de vida das crianças/adolescentes e estudar os respetivos fatores associados. Aplicou-se um questionário online (aos encarregados de educação dos alunos da Educação Pré-Escolar/1.º Ciclo e aos alunos do 2.º/3.º Ciclo) recolhendo informação sociodemográfica, antropométrica, de estado da saúde, estilos de vida e respetivas alterações provocadas pelo 2.º confinamento. Recorreu-se à UniANCOVA para identificar os fatores associados às alterações encontradas. Este estudo realizou-se num Agrupamento de Escolas do Norte de Portugal em 494 alunos (idade média de 11 anos, variando entre os 3 e os 16 anos, 51,0% sexo feminino, 49,2% 3.º Ciclo, 35,2% excesso de peso). Do total, 57,0% cumpre as recomendações das horas de sono, 24,0% do tempo de atividade física e 31,4% de tempo de ecrã. Mais de 70,0% dos alunos incluiu alimentos não recomendáveis aos lanches e ao jantar. Devido ao confinamento, 93,0% relatou pelo menos uma alteração negativa, sendo a mais frequente o aumento do tempo de ecrã diário (63,8%). A alteração positiva mais relatada foi a realização de mais refeições em família (66,5%). Os inquiridos que reportaram uma melhor autoperceção da sua alimentação foram os que tiveram mais alterações positivas dos estilos de vida devido à pandemia. Por outro lado, estar entre o percentil 15 e 85 de Índice de Massa Corporal associou-se a mais alterações negativas.

2023

Modelos de gestão de oferta alimentar em refeitórios escolares do Alto Minho – comparação no âmbito do projeto P0DE

Authors
Rocha, L; Martins, C; Afonso, C; Oliveira, B; Gonçalves, A; Fernandes, L; Oliveira, M; Sá Azevedo, R; Karim, S; Quintas, S; Ferro, G;

Publication
Acta Portuguesa de Nutrição

Abstract
INTRODUÇÃO: De forma a contribuir para a diminuição da incidência e prevalência das doenças relacionadas com os hábitos alimentares, implementou-se o Projeto de Otimização das Dietas Escolares que pretende contribuir para uma oferta alimentar escolar alinhada com as premissas de uma alimentação saudável. OBJETIVOS: Comparar qualitativa e quantitativamente a oferta alimentar escolar referente à refeição do almoço considerando os modelos de gestão direta e concessionada. METODOLOGIA: Estudo observacional de desenho transversal. O Projeto de Otimização das Dietas Escolares, implementado em 34 escolas do ensino público do distrito de Viana do Castelo, tem como objetivo garantir a oferta de refeições variadas, normoenergéticas, nutricionalmente equilibradas e que garantam os critérios de higiene e segurança alimentar. Analisaram-se dados correspondentes a uma avaliação mensal de cada escola, entre 2014 e 2019. RESULTADOS: Os refeitórios com gestão direta cumpriram maior percentagem (82%), em mediana, de critérios qualitativos do Projeto de Otimização das Dietas Escolares, relativamente aos de gestão concessionada (p = 0,022). Todos os refeitórios com gestão direta cumpriram a periodicidade de oferta de peixe rico em ómega-3 (?3) exigida. Estes utilizaram uma maior quantidade de gordura e gordura saturada comparativamente aos de gestão concessionada (p = 0,030 e 0,040, respetivamente). O contrário ocorreu na oferta de fibra (p = 0,016). CONCLUSÕES: Considerando a avaliação qualitativa, os refeitórios com gestão direta cumpriram melhor os critérios do Projeto de Otimização das Dietas Escolares e ofereceram peixe rico em ?3 com maior periodicidade, relativamente aos com gestão concessionada. Quantitativamente, os refeitórios com gestão concessionada ofereceram refeições com menor quantidade de gordura e gordura saturada e maior quantidade de fibra.

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thesis

2022

Determinação das necessidades  energéticas de doentes críticos  ventilados com COVID-19

Author
Sara Vieira Serdoura

Institution
UP-FCNAUP

2022

Prevalência de Perturbações do Comportamento Alimentar na adolescência: uma Revisão Sistemática

Author
Cátia Filipa Coelho Ramalho

Institution
UP-FCNAUP

2022

Applications of Game Theory and Dynamical Systems to Biology and Economy

Author
Atefeh Afsar

Institution
UP-FCUP

2022

Impacto do Índice de Massa Corporal no Diagnóstico na Doença de Crohn

Author
Ana Filipa Gonçalves Dias

Institution
UP-FCNAUP

2022

Comportamento alimentar e risco de perturbações do comportamento alimentar em estudantes de ensino superior

Author
Carolina Noronha Ribeiro da Costa

Institution
UP-FCNAUP