1. Introduction
Chronic non-communicable diseases, deaths, ’
DISEASES
To evaluate the effectiveness of a collective intervention to encourage the consumption of fruits and vegetables on the nutrients intake for the prevention of chronic non-communicable diseases (NCDs), a randomized controlled community trial was conducted with a representative sample from the Health Academy Program. While the individuals in the control group (CG) participated in regular physical exercise, those in the intervention group (IG) also participated in a collective intervention. After 12 months, IG and CG showed a reduction in energy, omega 3 and sodium intake and an increase in the consumption of carbohydrates, fiber, vitamins, and minerals. Individuals from the CG showed an increase in phosphorus consumption and, in the IG, a reduction in the consumption of total, saturated, and polyunsaturated fats as well as an increase in the consumption of monounsaturated fats was seen. In both groups, there was an increase in the prevalence of adequate nutrients. Participation in the nutritional intervention was associated with lower consumption of energy and protein in the diet. The results pointed to the importance of individuals’ participation in the program, which, associated with nutritional intervention, promoted an improvement in the nutrient profile of the diet and the prevention and control of NCDs.Chronic non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are an important public health problem, accounting for more than 70% of all deaths worldwide [In view of this, different nations, including Brazil, have sought to encourage their populations to adopt adequate and healthy diets, in addition to other healthy lifestyle factors [The PAS is a Brazilian primary health care (PHC) service which aims to contribute to the promotion and production of health care and healthy lifestyles for the population [Despite the positive results presented by the nutritional interventions developed within the scope of the PAS, it is not known whether actions to encourage the consumption of FV can also bring positive changes in the nutrient profile of the diet, especially for those nutrients aimed at the prevention and control of NCDs [Therefore, the objective of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of a collective intervention to encourage the consumption of FV on the nutrients intake, especially the ones focused on the prevention and control of NCDs, in those who attend the Brazilian PHC health promotion service.