Objetive:

To analyze the relation between the consumption of nonalcoholic beer and nourishment as well as the lipid profile values of a group of adults from the canton of San Mateo, Alajuela in a 35-day period.

Methods:

The nutritional condition and the lipid profile of the adults, that took part in the current study gotten by means of a nutritional anamnesis; this included, first, an anthropometric evaluation. Second, the blood analysis of lipid profiles both before and after the consumption of a certain amount of nonalcoholic beer (0.5 l per day) during a 35 day- period; finally, a diet based on feeding habits and their nutritional value.

Results:

The studied people presented several risk factors associated with the development of cardiovascular illnesses; among others, overweight, obesity, nourishment eating habits that promote an excessive consumption of fat and simple carbohydrates, a deficient consumption of fruits, vegetables, whole-grain sources, and sedentary lifestyle. A moderate consumption of nonalcoholic beer showed a development in HDL cholesterol in most patients; as opposed, the global cholesterol, the LDL cholesterol and triglycerides showed given variations related to the cardiovascular risk factors of patients under study.

Conclusion:

This research showed evidenced of gan improvement in the lipid profile indicators; however, a further investigation is required for testing the effects of moderated consumption of nonalcoholic beer in a more disciplinary and medicine-controlled population of adults. Besides, a relationship between good eating habits and physical activities to normal lipid profiles was demonstrated

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