1. Carla Maria Avesani Nutrition Institute Rio de Janeiro State University Diets in South America: “A wide diversity of tastes, foods and habits”

2. Chorizo: Argentina Churrasco: Uruguai, Argentina, Brazil Ceviche: Peru Carapacho de Morrocoy Guayanes: Guianas Charquican: Chile Shrimp: Ecuador Banfeja Paisa: Colombia Soups: Bolivia Cachapa: Venezuela Feijoada: Brazil Chivito: Uruguay

3. Background Native Indians (~1000 tribes) Europeans: Spain, Portugal Africans: Brazil Italians, germans, japaneses

4. Typical Dishes ≠ Typical Foods Typical Foods Uruguay Beef, milk Mate (herb) Argentina Potatoes Beef Poultry Vegetables Mate (herb) Bolivia Corn, cheese, pork, beef, poultry, potatoes, manioc Ecuador Fish, pork, beef, lamb Chile Beef, vegetables, fruits Guianas Rice, fish, beans, beef Venezuela Corn flour, manioc, beef Colombia Corn flour, beef Peru Fish, poultry, corn Paraguay Corn, pork, beef, poultry, potatoes, manioc

5. Northeast Southeast South West Central North Brazil by Regions

6. Northeast Southeast South West Central North Most consumed food items 1.Bean 2.Rice 3.Beef 4.Juices (including non-fresh) 5.Soft drinks 6.Coffee

7. North Central west Northeast Southeast South Prevalence of daily food consumption (%) per region Cereals and beans

8. North Central west Northeast Southeast South Prevalence of daily food consumption (%) per region Animal protein sources

9. North Central west Northeast Southeast South Prevalence of daily food consumption (%) per region Drinks

10. North Central west Northeast Southeast South Prevalence of daily food consumption (%) per region Vegetables and Fruits

11. Food consumption Chronic kidney disease South America 1.Protein 2.Phosphorous 3.Potassium 4.Sodium 5.Fluid control Beef Beef, beans and additives in artificial juices Fruits / Mate Salt additives Juices and soft drinks Quality of the overall diet Advantage of the food items most consumed Pleasure of eating

12. Thank you carla.avesani@gmail.com

13. Banfeja Paisa - Colombia Arepa Tamal Lechona empanadas ceviche Olluquito con charchi

14. Bolivia charquican Pastel de choclo Chile Equador Guianas