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According to the WHO, in 2019, physical inactivity affected more than 80% of adolescents worldwide and 83.6% in Brazil. As a result of a sedentary lifestyle and a lack of time for physical activity, adolescents tend to be prone to developing overweight and obesity. The aim of this study was to associate nutritional status with the level of physical activity of adolescents at a public school in the state of Minas Gerais. This was a crosssectional study of adolescents enrolled in the 6th to 9th grades of elementary school and the 1st to 3rd grades of secondary school, aged 10 or over and under 20. The International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) short version was used and anthropometric data on weight and height were collected on site at the school. The data was tabulated in Microsoft Excel Office 2010 and analyzed using descriptive statistics. A total of 101 adolescents took part, with an average BMI of 20.3 kg/m2 . 80.2% had the habit of eating in front of the television or other screens, the average daily screen time was approximately 5 hours and 45 minutes and there was a prevalence of BMI associated with moderate physical activity, and it was pointed out that the better the BMI (within the appropriate classification range) the greater the adolescent's interest in regular moderate physical activity. The results obtained contributed to understanding the nutritional status of the population investigated and the factors that may condition it. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

During the aging process there are morphological and functional changes that can bring health risks. Nutrition is an important factor related to physiological changesand has high relevance regarding healthy aging associated with quality of life, when started early for most of life. Therefore, the study aimed to evaluate the nutritional status and the prevalence of food insecurity in the elderly assisted in Primary Health Care Units (UAPS), located in the municipality of São Gonçalo do Amarante-CE. This is a descriptive research, with a quantitative approach, conducted with elderly people undergoing nutritional monitoring from July to September 2022, through an anamnesis form containing anthropometric and sociodemographic data. For the purpose of assessing food insecurity, the Brazilian Food Insecurity Scale– EBIA was used, and as an assessment of the nutritional risk of the elderly, the Mini Nutritional Assessment (MAN) short version was applied. The data were analyze dusing the IBM SPSS 25.0. To verify the association between qualitative variables, the Chi-Squaretest was used. In both groups, a high prevalence of overweight individuals was verified and individuals whose BMI classification resulted in thinness had a higher percentage in the classification under risk of malnutrition. The results of applying the (EBIA) indicated a higher classification percentage in relation to “food security” in females. Elderly people between 75 and 90 years old had a higher percentage offood security compared to elderly people between 60 and 74 years old. In this way, the need for care strategies for the elderly is highlighted to adapt and provide guidance on healthy eating and its importance in quality of life. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Objetivo: identificar los factores de riesgo de caries dental en niños preescolares con labio y paladar fisurado. Metodología: estudio de tipo analítico transversal donde participaron 70 niños de 3 a 6 años con FLAP que fueron atendidos por el servicio de odontopediatría de la Organización No Gubernamental Qorito (Lima-Perú), de enero a diciembre del 2022. Las variables analizadas fueron caries dental, higiene oral, dieta, tipo de fisura, sexo, edad. Los análisis aplicados fueron la evaluación de Spearman, la prueba de Chi cuadrado y la regresión logística múltiple. Resultados: la prevalencia de caries dental en niños con FLAP fue del 92,9%. Para esto se empleó un índice que codifica los dientes deciduos como cariados, extraídos y obturados (CEOD) con manchas blancas. Además, se encontró que el tipo de fisura es un factor de riesgo para la caries dental con un (OR) de 3,15. Conclusión: la caries dental tiene una relación significativa con una deficiente higiene oral. A su vez, los niños con labio y paladar fisurado con una buena higiene oral tenían menos probabilidades de desarrollar caries dental que aquellos con una higiene oral deficiente.

En esta investigación se buscó determinar la relación entre el estado nutricional y el estilo de vida del adulto mayor. Fue una investigación con un enfoque cuantitativo, analítico y de campo en 149 individuos. Se diseñó una matriz para el registro de las características sociodemográficas. Se aplicaron los instrumentos: cribado nutricional Mini Nutritional Assessment (MNA), escala de estilo de vida. Los factores asociados a la malnutrición y las morbilidades también fueron evaluados. Resultados: edad 67,4 ± 8,36 años; sexo femenino (62,4%), casados o unión estable (36,2 %) y nivel educativo, secundaria (54,4%). Según el test Mini Nutritional Assessment, (MNA) el estado nutricional normal predominó en el 53 % y los parámetros antropométricos explorados fueron el peso 64,70 ± 10,99, la talla 1,58 ± 0,07, el Índice de Masa Corporal normal prevalencia en el sexo femenino, circunferencia branquial 25,87 ± 1,82 y perímetro de pantorrilla 33,02 ± 1.65. No obstante, el 46 % de los adultos mayores tuvieron riesgo de malnutrición. El 89% manifestaron estilo de vida no saludable. Los principales factores asociados que influyeron fueron el económico y el sociocultural. El 40,3% de los pacientes presentaron HTA. Hubo una relación estadísticamente significativa entre estado nutricional y estilo de vida con p-valor de 0,01, así como también entre estilo de vida y la diabetes mellitus tipo 2. Es importante aplicar escalas de evaluación en la atención primaria que permitan identificar el estado nutricional y el estilo de vida del adulto mayor, debido a que existe relación entre ambas variables.

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Introduction: to explore the effect of individualized nutritional intervention on the nutritional status of patients with liver cancer after transcatheter arterial chemoembolization (TACE). Methods: 56 patients who underwent TACE in our hospital from March 2022 to March 2023 were selected as the study subjects. The patients were randomly divided into a control group (28 cases) and an intervention group (28 cases). The control group received routine dietary intervention, while the intervention group received individualized nutritional intervention. We analyzed the body mass index (BMI), nutritional risk screening 2002 (NRS 2002), nutritional status, liver function status, and incidence of complications in two groups of patients before TACE, 3 days after TACE, and 1 month after TACE. Results: on the third day after TACE, the nutritional related indicators of both groups of patients showed a significantly decrease compared to those before TACE (p < 0.05), while the majority of liver function indicators significantly increased (p < 0.05). Compared with those at 3 days after TACE, the nutritional status of the intervention group patients significantly improved (p < 0.05) and liver function indicators significantly decreased (p < 0.05) 1 month after TACE. One month after TACE, all nutritional indicators in the intervention group were significantly higher than those in the control group (p < 0.05), and AST was significantly lower than that in the control group (p < 0.05). The incidence of gastrointestinal complications and electrolyte disorders in the intervention group were significantly lower than that in the control group (p < 0.05). Conclusion: individualized nutritional intervention can effectively improve nutritional status, improve liver function, and reduce the incidence of postoperative complications in liver cancer patients after TACE. It was worth promoting. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Introduction: among the groups more affected by the COVID-19 pandemic were patients undergoing chronic hemodialysis (HD) treatment due to their comorbidities, advanced age, impaired innate and adaptive immune function, and increased nutritional risk due to their underlying inflammatory state. All of these factors contribute to a higher risk of severe complications and worse outcomes compared to the general population when infected with SARS-CoV-2. Objective: the objective of this study was to describe the nutritional characteristics of and their potential association with the prognosis of COVID-19 in patients undergoing chronic HD treatment. Method: a descriptive, retrospective, observational design. All cases of COVID-19 in patients undergoing chronic treatment at the Hemodialysis Unit of Hospital de Manises, Valencia, Spain, from the start of the pandemic to before vaccination were included. Results: for that, 189 patients were studied, who received chronic HD treatment in the hospital unit, 22 patients were diagnosed with COVID-19 (12 %) in that period. The mean age was 71 years, 10 were women, the Charlson index was 6.59 points, diabetes mellitus 10, vintage HD 51.6 months, 2 patients had previously received a currently non-functioning kidney transplant, 16 had arteriovenous fistula as vascular access, and 6 had central vascular access. The mean dialysis session time was 220.14 minutes and the initial value of the single dose of the Kt/V pool was 1.7. Sixteen patients had body composition measurement, a strong association (p < 0.05) was identified between mortality and BMI, as well as mortality and FTI. Furthermore, the differences between deceased and surviving groups in the serum levels of various variables related to nutritional status were analyzed, finding significant differences with p < 0.05 in the value of triglycerides and ferritin. Conclusions: higher body mass index and higher body fat content, along with lower baseline levels of triglycerides and ferritin, were significantly associated with higher COVID-19 mortality in patients on chronic hemodialysis. These findings suggest that the initial nutritional status of these patients can significantly influence the prognosis of SARS-CoV-2 infection. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Proper nutrition in childhood is crucial for optimal development and disease prevention. Sociocultural factors can influence children's dietary practices and nutritional status. The aim of this research was to evaluate sociocultural factors and the nutritional status of children under 3 years old in a childcare center. An observational cross-sectional prospective study was conducted. Sociocultural factors were assessed through a survey, and nutritional status was evaluated using anthropometric measures. A diverse prevalence of nutritional states was observed, with a significant percentage of children being overweight or underweight. Sociocultural factors, such as food insecurity, showed a high prevalence and a significant association with children's nutritional status. The results highlight the importance of addressing sociocultural factors in promoting childhood nutrition and suggest the need for specific interventions to improve children's nutritional status in this context. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This descriptive, cross-sectional study evaluated the dietary patterns of university students of both sexes. An online questionnaire, and a validated food frequency questionnaire were used to assess the dietary intake. Dietary patterns were identified using the principal components factor analysis method. A total of 397 university students from 10 undergraduate courses were included (82.6% women). Two distinct dietary patterns were identified (Western and Healthy), and 53.9% of university students were categorized into the Western dietary pattern, with no significant differences between men and women (P=0.631). When comparing courses, only the nutrition and pharmacy courses had a higher prevalence of healthy dietary patterns. Thus, this study demonstrated a high prevalence of university students with unhealthy dietary patterns, demonstrating the importance of carrying out institutional actions or campaigns to reinforce the importance of healthy eating for the health of these students. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Objetivo: Avaliar a evolução das prevalências de baixo peso e excesso de peso entre gestantes adolescentes e adultas nas diferentes regiões brasileiras acompanhadas pelo Sistema de Vigilância Alimentar e Nutricional (SISVAN) entre os anos de 2010 e 2019. Método: Estudo ecológico incluindo todas as gestantes atendidas na Atenção Primária à Saúde, em todas as regiões (Norte, Nordeste, Centro-Oeste, Sudeste e Sul) do Brasil. As tendências das prevalências de baixo peso e excesso de peso entre as gestantes adultas e adolescentes entre 2010 e 2019 foram analisadas por modelos de regressão por pontos de inflexão (joinpoint regression analysis). Resultados: As prevalências de baixo peso em gestantes adolescentes diminuíram ao longo dos anos no Brasil (p = 0,040), porém menos na região Centro-Oeste (p = 0,164). Já o baixo peso em gestantes adultas diminuiu no Brasil (p < 0,001) e em todas as macrorregiões ao longo dos anos. A prevalência de sobrepeso e obesidade aumentou entre as gestantes adolescentes e adultas no Brasil (p < 0,001) e em todas as macrorregiões. Conclusão: As gestantes brasileiras atendidas na Atenção Primária são acometidas por uma dupla carga de desvios nutricionais, que aumentam o risco de desfechos desfavoráveis para a mãe e o bebê.

Introdução: Identificar precocemente o estado nutricional de pacientes com câncer assegura o tratamento nutricional adequado e melhores prognósticos. Objetivo: Avaliar a associação entre o ângulo de fase (AF), o risco nutricional avaliado por meio do Nutritional Risk Screening (NRS-2002) e indicadores do estado nutricional em pacientes com câncer hospitalizados. Método: Estudo transversal, prospectivo, com pacientes com câncer internados no Complexo Hospitalar de Vitória da Conquista, na Bahia. O AF foi avaliado por meio da impedância bioelétrica, sendo considerados baixos os valores < 5º para homens e < 4,6º para mulheres. O estado nutricional foi avaliado pelo índice de massa corporal (IMC), circunferência da panturrilha (CP) e porcentagem de adequação da circunferência do braço (%CB). O risco nutricional foi avaliado utilizando a ferramenta NRS-2002. Para a análise estatística dos dados, foram utilizados o teste qui-quadrado e a regressão logística binária múltipla. Resultados: A amostra foi composta por 135 pacientes. Os sítios tumorais mais encontrados foram intestino (16,3%), mama (16,3%) e cérebro (12,59%). Grande parte da amostra apresentou risco nutricional (59,3%), enquanto 41,67% dos homens e 28,57% das mulheres apresentaram AF baixo. Todos os parâmetros antropométricos foram associados ao AF na análise univariada. Na análise multivariada, apenas a %CB e o risco nutricional se mostraram associados de forma independente ao AF. Conclusão: O AF está associado ao risco nutricional e à %CB em pacientes com câncer hospitalizados.

Introducción: El envejecimiento es un evento mundial que ha generado cambios demográficos y sociales importantes. Es crucial que los adultos mayores (AM) se mantengan saludables, consumiendo una dieta de calidad que proporcione macronutrientes y micronutrientes según sus requerimientos nutricionales necesarios y que además realicen actividad física acorde a su estado de salud. Objetivo: Evaluar la capacidad funcional y el estado nutricional de los adultos mayores de los Centros Geriátricos privados de la ciudad de Ibarra 2023. Metodología: investigación descriptiva de corte transversal, con un enfoque cuantitativo, la muestra estuvo constituida por 123 AM. Se aplicó el índice de Katz para valorar la capacidad funcional y el índice de Masa Corporal (IMC), perímetro de brazo y pantorrilla, para evaluar el estado nutricional. Resultados: 79.49% mostraron un nivel significativo de independencia en las actividades básicas de la vida diaria (ABVD). Sin embargo, también se identificaron que 21.2% personas son dependientes en diferentes grados. Asi mismo, más de la mitad de los AM presentaron un riesgo nutricional de grave a leve, y se encontró una asociación estadísticamente significativa entre el perímetro braquial y el IMC. Conclusiones: La medición del perímetro de la pantorrilla es una medida antropométrica necesaria que se usa conjuntamente con las demás, que son considerados como indicadores indirectos para determinar los niveles de masa muscular del AM, la capacidad funcional y el estado nutricional son factores críticos que se relacionaron e influyeron en la calidad de vida de los AM.

Objetivo: Verificar a correlação entre o estado inflamatório e nutricional de pacientes com insuficiência cardíaca. Método: Estudo transversal e quantitativo com pacientes portadores de insuficiência cardíaca, adultos e idosos, de ambos os sexos, no período de agosto a dezembro de 2020. Inflamação foi avaliadas pela relação proteína C-reativa/albumina e o estado nutricional pelos seguintes parâmetros: índice de massa corporal, circunferência do braço, dobra cutânea triciptal, circunferência muscular do braço. A correlação foi testada utilizado o coeficiente de Spearman. Resultados: Participaram do estudo 33 pacientes, com idade média de 53,6 ± 18,7 anos. Não houve correlação estatisticamente significante entre o estado inflamatório (proteína C-reativa/albumina) e os parâmetros antropométricos (índice de massa corporal, circunferência do braço, dobra cutânea triciptal e circunferência muscular do braço) (p>0,05), sendo o diagnóstico de desnutrição mais evidente pela dobra cutânea triciptal (54,5%). Conclusão: Não foi observado correlação estatisticamente significante entre o estado inflamatório e nutricional e nem consenso quanto ao diagnóstico nutricional pelos parâmetros utilizados, mas foi mais evidente desnutrição pela perda de gordura corporal através da dobra cutânea triciptal.

Introdução: A síndrome do ovário policístico é um distúrbio hormonal de causa multifatorial que pode ocasionar vários problemas metabólicos, com isso um estilo de vida saudável é importante para evitar as complicações decorrentes da síndrome. Objetivo: Avaliar o estado nutricional, hábitos alimentares e prática de exercício físico de mulheres com a síndrome. Materiais e métodos: Estudo transversal, realizado a partir de prontuários de pacientes com síndrome de ovários policísticos do Ambulatório de Nutrição Adulto da Universidade Federal de Pelotas, atendidas entre 2016 e 2022. A avaliação do estado nutricional ocorreu a partir do índice de massa corporal, circunferência de cintura e do pescoço. Quanto aos hábitos alimentares, foi analisado a frequência do consumo de frutas, hortaliças, açúcar simples, doces e alimentos integrais. Em relação ao exercício físico, observou-se o tipo, a intensidade e o tempo da prática. Resultados e discussão: Participaram do estudo 47 pacientes, das quais 23,4% tinham hipertensão e 17% diabetes ou pré-diabetes. De acordo com o estado nutricional, encontrou-se alta prevalência de obesidade a partir de todos os parâmetros avaliados. Conforme os hábitos alimentares, 56,5% e 48,9% das mulheres não consumiam frutas e hortaliças diariamente; em contrapartida, 47,8% e 33,3% consumiam açúcares e doces todos os dias. Ainda, 63,8% das mulheres não consumiam alimentos integrais. Quanto ao exercício físico, apenas 28,3% das pacientes praticavam, sendo 69,3% no tipo caminhada. Conclusão: A maior parte das pacientes apresentou obesidade, hábitos alimentares inadequados e tinha pouca adesão à prática de exercício físico.

O ingresso à universidade pode exercer influências sobre o estilo de vida e comportamento alimentar dos jovens. Dessa forma, o presente estudo teve como objetivo identificar o consumo alimentar e estado nutricional de universitários e as possíveis modificações ao longo do primeiro ano de ingresso na universidade. Foi realizado estudo observacional longitudinal com 68 estudantes ingressantes da Universidade Federal de São Paulo. Foram levantados dados clínicos e sociodemográficos, hábito alimentar por meio do questionário de frequência alimentar e coleta de dados antropométricos. Aplicou-se Teste de Friedman para comparação dos dados amostrais vinculados, análise não-paramétrica de dados ordinais com medidas repetidas e medidas de tendência central e de dispersão para a análise dos dados descritivos. Os resultados identificaram redução de consumo da maior parte dos grupos alimentares presentes no inquérito alimentar, sobretudo de carnes, pescados e ovos, verduras e legumes, sucos naturais e gorduras. Houve aumento da frequência do consumo de fast foods. Verificou-se aumento da média de peso, índice de massa corporal (IMC), percentual de adequação da circunferência do braço e circunferência da cintura. A maioria dos entrevistados permaneceu sedentária ou insuficientemente ativa ao longo das avaliações, sem significância estatística entre as variações encontradas. A partir dos dados encontrados, conclui-se que apesar de serem estudantes ingressantes em universidade da área da saúde, não foi percebida preocupação com a manutenção de hábitos de vida saudáveis, com base no aumento de consumo de fast foods, na redução do consumo de frutas, vegetais e leguminosas e na manutenção do sedentarismo pela maioria dos entrevistados.

A deficiência visual é caracterizada como perda da capacidade visual que não pode ser corrigida totalmente com correção refrativa ou cirurgia, ocasionando uma limitação no desempenho de tarefas cotidianas. Objetivou-se investigar o estado nutricional de indivíduos com deficiência visual atendidos em uma escola localizada na cidade de Pelotas-RS. Tratou-se de um estudo observacional transversal, com adultos e idosos que apresentam diferentes graus de deficiência visual. Foi utilizado um questionário composto por 42 itens para obtenção de dados além das medidas antropométricas que foram realizadas para avaliar a composição corporal, estado nutricional e risco de doenças crônicas não transmissíveis. Fizeram parte do estudo 20 pessoas, predominantemente do sexo feminino, idosas e solteiras. Verificou-se que 55% dos participantes apresentaram excesso de peso. Além disso, foi constatado que 50% dos homens e 60% das mulheres tinham risco de complicações metabólicas associadas à obesidade central devido ao elevado perímetro da cintura. Portanto, os indivíduos com deficiência visual deste estudo apresentaram alta prevalência de sobrepeso e obesidade.

Introdução: A pandemia de COVID- 19 é uma doença infecciosa com desenvolvimento de sintomas leves a graves e, dentre as medidas de prevenção, foi recomendado o isolamento social. Durante o confinamento, problemas emocionais e estresse, levou ao aumento do consumo de alimentos altamente calóricos e ultraprocessados. Pacientes pós-cirurgia bariátrica são especialmente vulneráveis ao sofrimento emocional e comportamentos de estilo de vida inadequados. Objetivo: Avaliar a associação entre o estado nutricional autorreferido, os hábitos alimentares e o acompanhamento nutricional de pacientes bariátricos no contexto da pandemia de COVID-19 no Brasil. Materiais e métodos: Trata-se de um estudo transversal, descritivo e analítico, on-line, com 412 pacientes bariátricos durante a pandemia de COVID-19 no Brasil no período de setembro de 2021 a fevereiro de 2022. Resultados e discussão: Pacientes com acompanhamento nutricional obtiveram maior IMC durante o período pré-pandemia e maior consumo de frutas frescas, enquanto pacientes sem acompanhamento nutricional obtiveram associação positiva com maior consumo de alimentos ultraprocessados e o hábito de não realizar 6 refeições por dia; adicionalmente, o não consumo de frutas frescas obteve associação positiva com elevado índice de massa corporal. Conclusão: Diante disso, fica evidente que a pandemia de COVID-19 ocasionou impactos na população estudada, com alterações nos dados antropométricos e nos hábitos alimentares.

Introdução: A nutrição apresenta importante papel na saúde e desempenho de atletas e desportistas sendo necessário um adequado aporte de nutrientes para a otimização dos resultados. Desta forma, o objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar o consumo alimentar e estado nutricional de praticantes de musculação. Materiais e Métodos: Foram coletados dados sociodemográficos, de consumo alimentar (dois recordatórios) e antropométricos (peso, altura e dobras cutâneas). As médias dos recordatórios foram comparadas com as referências da Dietary References Intakes (NASEN, 2017;2019) e da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina do Exercício e do Esporte (SBME, 2009). Foi calculado o Índice de Massa Corporal (IMC) e % de gordura corporal. Resultados: Participaram do estudo 71 praticantes de musculação, a maioria em estado de eutrofia (63,4%), seguido de sobrepeso/obesidade (33,8%). A média do consumo de carboidratos foi significativamente inferior às recomendações, 41,7% do valor energético total (VET), enquanto, o consumo de lipídeos foi significativamente superior, 35,8% do VET. O consumo de vitamina D, potássio e fibras foi significativamente inferior às recomendações em ambos os gêneros, em contrapartida, o consumo de sódio foi significativamente superior. O consumo de ferro foi significativamente acima das recomendações entre os homens e significativamente inferior entre as mulheres. Conclusão: Foi observado consumo inadequado de carboidratos, proteínas, lipídios, vitamina D, potássio e fibras por praticantes de musculação em relação às recomendações, sendo necessário uma maior atuação do nutricionista nas academias a fim de promover a adequação do consumo alimentar.

Fundamento: la nutrición juega un papel vital durante el período reproductivo y es un factor de riesgo potencialmente modificable. El estado nutricional de las futuras madres es buen predictor de resultados perinatales y a largo plazo para el bebé y la madre. Las embarazadas con bajo peso también están expuestas a un riesgo mayor de parto prematuro y de tener neonatos pequeños para la edad gestacional. Objetivo: comparar el peso corporal antes y después del embarazo en pacientes atendidas en un hospital de Ecuador. Método: se realizó un estudio descriptivo y retrospectivo en gestantes atendidas en un centro hospitalario ubicado en la región costera de Ecuador durante el año 2022. La muestra se obtuvo por muestreo aleatorio simple y quedó conformada por 287 pacientes. Se estudiaron las variables: edad, peso corporal previo al embarazo y peso corporal posterior al embarazo. Para el análisis de los datos se empleó el programa SPSS 27.0 para determinar los niveles de significación se realizó la prueba de t de Student. Resultados: se encontró predominio de gestantes en edades entre los 30 y 39 años de edad. La media del peso de las pacientes antes y después del embarazo fue de 61,02 y 63,14 kg respectivamente, para una diferencia estadísticamente significativa. Conclusiones: los hallazgos indicaron un incremento notable en el peso corporal de las pacientes embarazadas bajo investigación. Este estudio aportó datos significativos acerca de las variaciones en el peso corporal durante el período de embarazo en el contexto específico de Ecuador, lo que podría tener implicaciones importantes para la atención médica y la gestión de la salud de las futuras madres.

Introdução e objetivo: O aleitamento materno exclusivo (AME) e a alimentação complementar adequada destacam-se entre as práticas alimentares para a promoção da saúde materno-infantil. Desta forma, este estudo avaliou a relação entre práticas alimentares, estado nutricional infantil e gestacional, escolaridade materna e dano no DNA em crianças de um município do interior do sul do Brasil. Materiais e métodos: Estudo transversal, realizado com de crianças com idade entre 6 e 24 meses atendidas em uma Estratégia de Saúde da Família do município de Passo do Sobrado/RS. Analisou-se a alimentação e o nível de dano no DNA da criança. Também, classificou-se o estado nutricional da criança e gestacional da mãe, bem como a escolaridade materna. Resultados: Das 31 crianças avaliadas, verificou-se baixa prevalência de AME (29%), que se associou com a introdução precoce de papa salgada (p=0,002) e alimentos fontes de açúcares (p=0,017). Apesar de 58,1% das crianças apresentarem risco de sobrepeso e sobrepeso/obesidade, não houve associação com o tempo de AME (p=0,735). Ainda, verificou-se que 45,2% das mães apresentaram sobrepeso e obesidade para a idade gestacional, que não se associou com o estado nutricional atual das crianças (p=0,235). Quanto ao dano no DNA, observou-se uma frequência de células com micronúcleos significativamente maior (p=0,024) nas crianças que receberam AME entre 2-3 meses em relação ao AME até o sexto mês. Conclusão: Houve prevalência da prática de AME até seis meses de idade, o que foi associado à introdução precoce de alimentos e elevado consumo de alimentos não recomendados nesta faixa etária, bem como com danos no DNA.

Introdução e objetivo: métodos contraceptivos visam impedir a gestação, em que os do tipo hormonal promovem menores alterações nos níveis de progesterona e estrogênio durante os meses. O objetivo deste estudo é avaliar a composição corporal de mulheres que estejam em uso de contraceptivos hormonais, comparadas a um grupo controle que não utiliza. Materiais e métodos: Estudo de caráter transversal realizada na Clínica Escola de Nutrição, da Universidade Estadual do Centro-Oeste, com mulheres entre 18 e 59 anos, avaliadas por meio do peso, estatura, índice de massa corporal, circunferência da cintura, e análise por bioimpedância elétrica. Resultados: Participaram do estudo 72 mulheres separadas em grupos “nenhum contraceptivo oral” com 48,6% (n=35), e “grupo contraceptivo oral” compondo 51,4% (n=37) da amostra. A média de idade foi 30,5 anos, sem diferença entre os grupos (p = 0,167). O peso médio no grupo contraceptivo oral foi 70,05Kg e 68,53Kg no grupo nenhum contraceptivo. Mulheres que utilizavam contraceptivos orais apresentaram índice de massa corporal, com maior classificação de excesso de peso, 64,9% (n=24). Mulheres em uso de contraceptivos orais apresentaram maiores valores numéricos para o percentual de gordura corporal e valores menores do ângulo de fase. Discussão: o uso de contraceptivos orais parece impactar o estado nutricional de mulheres além de predispor a outros riscos já documentados na literatura. Conclusão: Os dados sugerem que o grupo de mulheres que não utilizavam contraceptivos hormonais tinham melhor classificação do estado nutricional comparado às em uso.

Introdução: A prevalência de sobrepeso e obesidade aumentou exponencialmente ao longo dos últimos anos no Brasil e no mundo. Esse fato está relacionado intimamente com a alimentação, constituída pelo consumo crescente de produtos ultraprocessados. Indivíduos com piores condições socioeconômicas ficam restritos a padrões alimentares menos saudáveis e variados, com menor qualidade, porém mais acessíveis em termos monetários. Objetivo: avaliar o perfil nutricional e as práticas alimentares de recicladores. Materiais e métodos: Estudo transversal, com trabalhadores, de ambos os sexos, associados de uma cooperativa de reciclagem de resíduos da cidade de Passo Fundo, RS. As características socioeconômicas e demográficas foram avaliadas através do questionário da Associação Brasileira de Empresas de Pesquisa (ABEP), as práticas alimentares foram avaliadas por meio do questionário do Guia Alimentar para a População Brasileira e o estado nutricional foi avaliado por meio de medidas antropométricas. Resultados: Verificou-se alta prevalência de inadequação do estado nutricional, especialmente de excesso de peso (n=32; 59,3%) e de práticas alimentares inadequadas ou de risco (n=41; 78,9%). A maioria dos entrevistados são pertencentes às classes econômicas mais baixas (n=49; 92,5%) e apresentam baixa escolaridade (n=42; 77,8%). Conclusão: Os resultados encontrados corroboram com as preocupações acerca do perfil nutricional da população brasileira, de excesso de peso e má alimentação. Conhecer o perfil nutricional e os fatores associados dos recicladores é essencial na adoção de estratégias que promovam alimentação de melhor qualidade, melhores condições de saúde e qualidade de vida para as populações vulneráveis.

Currently, overweight and obesity have become public health problems worldwide, since they are conditions that cause the population to develop other diseases such as Diabetes mellitus and arterial hypertension. This research was carried out with the purpose of identifying the relationship between obesity and overweight, with arterial hypertension and demonstrating the degree of correlation between both variables, as well as its intensity. Simple linear regression analysis was performed to confirm this relationship and predict the behavior of the dependent variable. These results allowed us to propose strategies to prevent chronic diseases in employees. Materials and methods: A descriptive observational study with a correlational scope was carried out at the Universidad Salvadoreña Alberto Masferrer. The population consisted of 240 employees; the sample was made up of 146, calculated in Open Epi at a 95% confidence interval. The participants were selected by applying non-probabilistic sampling by quotas. A questionnaire, taking anthropometric measurements and taking blood pressure were used as a data collection instrument. For data analysis, descriptive statistics were used such as frequencies, percentages, mode and arithmetic mean, normality tests and inferential statistics, obtaining that, for Spearman’s correlation, the value of R=0.063 with p=0.780 > 0.05, therefore, there is a positive correlation between the variables of overweight, obesity and arterial hypertension. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Visual impairment is characterized as a loss of visual capacity that cannot be fully corrected with refractive correction or surgery, causing a limitation in the performance of everyday tasks. The objective was to investigate the nutritional status of individuals with visual impairment attended at a school located in the city of Pelotas-RS. It was a cross-sectional observational study, with adults and elderly people who have different degrees of visual impairment. A questionnaire consisting of 42 items was used to obtain data in addition to the anthropometric measurements that were taken to assess body composition, nutritional status and risk of non-communicable chronic diseases. 20 people, predominantly female, elderly and single, took part in the study. It was found that 55% of the participants were overweight. Furthermore, it was found that 50% of men and 60% of women were at risk of metabolic complications associated with central obesity due to high waist circumference. Therefore, individuals with visual impairments in this study showed a high prevalence of overweight and obesity. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Introduction: Polycystic ovary syndrome is a hormonal disorder with a multifactorial cause that can cause several metabolic problems, so a healthy lifestyle is important to avoid complications resulting from the syndrome. Objective: To evaluate the nutritional status, eating habits and physical exercise of women with the syndrome. Materials and methods: Cross-sectional study, carried out from the medical records of patients with polycystic ovary syndrome at the Adult Nutrition Outpatient Clinic of the Federal University of Pelotas, assisted between 2016 and 2022. The nutritional status was evaluated based on the body mass index, waist and neck circumference. As for eating habits, the frequency of consumption of fruits, vegetables, simple sugar, sweets and whole foods was analyzed. Regarding physical exercise, the type, intensity and time of practice were observed. Results and discussion: 47 patients participated in the study, of which 23.4% had hypertension and 17% had diabetes or prediabetes. According to the nutritional status, a high prevalence of obesity was found from all parameters evaluated. According to eating habits, 56.5% and 48.9% of women did not consume fruits and vegetables daily; on the other hand, 47.8% and 33.3% consumed sugar and sweets every day. Still, 63.8% of the women did not consume whole foods. As for physical exercise, only 28.3% of the patients practiced it, 69.3% of which walked. Conclusion: Most patients were obese, had inadequate eating habits and had little adherence to physical exercise. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Introduction: The COVID-19 pandemic is an infectious disease with the development of mild to severe symptoms and, among the preventive measures, social isolation was recommended. During confinement, emotional problems and stress led to increased consumption of highcalorie and ultra-processed foods. Postbariatric surgery patients are especially vulnerable to emotional distress and inappropriate lifestyle behaviors. Objective: To evaluate the association between self-reported nutritional status, eating habits, and nutritional monitoring of bariatric patients in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil. Materials and methods: This is a cross-sectional, descriptive, and analytical, online study with 412 bariatric patients during the COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil from September 2021 to February 2022. Results and discussion: Patients with nutritional monitoring had higher BMI during the prepandemic period and higher consumption of fresh fruit, while patients without nutritional monitoring had a positive association with higher consumption of ultra-processed foods and the habit of skipping 6 meals a day; additionally, not consuming fresh fruit was positively associated with high body mass index. Conclusion: Given this, it is evident that the COVID-19 pandemic caused impacts on the studied population, with changes in anthropometric data and eating habits. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

University admission can influence the lifestyle and eating behavior of young people. Therefore, the present study aimed to identify the dietary intake and nutritional status of university students and possible modifications during their first year at the university. A longitudinal observational study was conducted with 68 incoming students at the Federal University of São Paulo. Clinical and sociodemographic data were collected, as well as dietary habits through a food frequency questionnaire (FFQ) and anthropometric data. The Friedman test was used to compare linked sample data, non-parametric analysis of repeated ordinal data, and measures of central tendency and dispersion for descriptive data analysis. The results identified a reduction in the consumption of most food groups present in the FFQ, especially meats, fish and eggs, vegetables and legumes, natural juices, and fats. There was an increase in the frequency of fast food consumption. An increase in the mean weight, body mass index (BMI), arm circumference adequacy percentage, and waist circumference was also observed. Most of the participants remained sedentary or insufficiently active throughout the evaluations, with no statistical significance between the variations found. Based on the data found, it was concluded that despite being incoming students at a health-related university, there was no perceived concern for maintaining healthy lifestyles, based on the increase in fast food consumption, the reduction in fruit, vegetable, and legume intake, and the maintenance of sedentary behavior by most participants. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: there is a decrease in adherence to the Mediterranean diet (MD) and an increase in the prevalence of excess weight among the Spanish child and adolescent population. Objectives: the objective of the present study was to determine the degree of adherence to MD and the nutritional status of the school population of Mataró (Spain) in order to obtain useful information for the design and application of future interventions. Material and Methods: a cross-sectional descriptive study was carried out in a sample of 1177 schoolchildren between 6 and 18 years of age. The KIDMED index was used to assess adherence to MD, and the body mass index (BMI) to assess nutritional status. Questions were related to the students' perception of access to unhealthy foods, availability of money and parental interest in receiving nutrition education. Results: the percentage of children and adolescents with optimal adherence to MD does not reach 50 %, with secondary school youths presenting a lower percentage (30 %). Regarding the nutritional status of the sample, more than 70 % had a normal nutritional status according to their BMI, and 20.7 % of primary school students and 13.8 % of secondary school students were classified as overweight. Conclusions: the data confirm the interest of designing and implementing educational actions involving both students and parents, with the aim of improving the eating habits of the population. The results suggest that availability of money may facilitate access to unhealthy foods and, therefore, the promotion of healthy environments that increase the supply of healthy foods should be considered. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Introduction: the indigenous population is vulnerable and there is limited understanding of their somatometric indicators and APGAR score at birth. Aim: the objective of the study was to explore the association of the condition of indigenous newborn (INB) on somatometric parameters and APGAR score at birth. Methods: this study employed an exploratory cross-sectional design, utilizing the registry of newborns (NB) from a private clinic. The APGAR score at one minute after birth, as well as nutritional indicators derived from measurements of weight, height, and perimeters, were taken into consideration. The statistical analysis involved the use of logistic regressions. Results: the analysis included 7413 NB (1.8 % INB), 52 % were male and 8.1 % were born preterm (gestational age < 37 weeks). In comparison to non-indigenous NB, the INB group showed a higher risk of malnutrition (8 % vs. 6.3 %; p < 0.001), a greater prevalence of excess weight (7.3 % vs. 1.8 %; p < 0.001), smaller head circumference (33.6 cm vs. 34.1 cm; p = 0.017), smaller abdominal circumference (30.9 cm vs. 31.5 cm; p = 0.011), and a higher occurrence of low APGAR scores (< 7) (8.7 % vs. 1.2 %; p < 0.001). Furthermore, the indigenous condition was independently associated with low birth weight (< 2.500 g) (OR, 0.4; 95 % CI, 0.2; 0.9), excess head circumference (OR, 2.7; 95 % CI, 1.5; 4.7), and APGAR score < 7 points (OR, 8.3; 95 % CI, 4.2; 16.5). Conclusions: the indigenous condition was associated with factors that have adverse effects on the health of NB, including reduced head circumference and suboptimal performance on the APGAR scale. These results emphasize the importance of improving access to and quality of prenatal healthcare services for indigenous communities. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Introduction. A fistula is an abnormal connection between two epithelialized surfaces. About 80% of enterocutaneous fistulas are of iatrogenic origin secondary to surgery, and a smaller percentage are related to trauma, malignancy, inflammatory bowel disease or ischemia. The associated morbidity and complications can be significant, such as malnutrition, in which multiple factors intervene. Methods. A literature search was carried out in the PubMed, Google Scholar and SciELO databases using the keywords described and the most relevant articles from recent years were selected. Results. The classification of fistulas is based on their anatomy, their daily secretion output, and their location. There is a classic triad of complications: sepsis, malnutrition and electrolyte abnormalities. Control of fistula output, adequate drainage of the collections and antibiotic therapy are key to the early management of these patients. Recent studies emphasize that sepsis associated with malnutrition are the main causes of mortality. Conclusions. This condition represents one of the most difficult and prolonged complications to treat in abdominal and colorectal surgery, and is related to significant rates of morbidity, mortality and high costs for the health system. Multidisciplinary treatment based on fluid resuscitation, sepsis control, nutritional support, and wound care, among other factors, is necessary. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The predisposition to pressure ulcers (PU) is related to a prolonged process of disability that indicates frailty, functional decline and dependence, with malnutrition being a preponderant factor in its evolution. The present study aimed to relate the risk of developing PU with the nutritional status and frailty of elderly people institutionalised in residential structures for the elderly (ERPIs). It was a Quantitative, descriptive and cross-sectional study. A questionnaire was used, which included questions to characterise the participants, the Braden scale, the Mini Nutrition Assessment, and the Groningen Frailty Index. One hundred and thirty-four institutionalised users participated in the study: 86 (64.2%) were female, with an average age of 85.0 (SD=7.9) years, 94 (70.1%) widowed, and 78 (58.2%) had not completed elementary school. The results indicated that 48 (35.8%) of the elderly were at high risk of developing PU, 77 (57.4%) were classified as malnourished or at risk of malnutrition and 110 (82.1%) were frail. Assessing the risk of PU, frailty and malnutrition in institutionalised elderly people makes it possible to institute preventive measures to improve their quality of life. The prevention of PU is an indicator of the quality of care provided. Therefore, clinical practice must be based on current evidence. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Lifestyles that include eating habits, physical activity and toxic habits occupy an important place in human health. This study aimed to determine the nutritional status through parameters: anthropometric and dietary of the LOSEP administrative professionals, of the Zonal Coordination 2 Salud Tena and administrative staff of the former district 15D01, nutritionists in charge made a compilation of nutritional information obtaining the anthropometric measurements, using the stadiometer and the bioimpedance scale. The study was carried out on 75 people: 31 men and 44 women, of which 20% mentioned having a personal pathological history such as: Hyperlipidemia; Arterial hypertension; hypothyroidism; gastritis, preeclampsia and diabetes, 35% know of a family history of pathology, which becomes a risk factor for suffering from metabolic diseases. Finally, it is concluded that, of 75 people evaluated, 60 have a BMI of Overweight/Obesity, of which 56 are obese according to % body fat; 32 have metabolic risk and 41 have a low % of muscle mass, this is due to a high calorie intake and a low level of physical activity. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Introduction and objective: Exclusive breastfeeding (EB) and adequate complementary feeding stand out among the dietary practices for promoting maternal and child health. Thus, this study evaluated the relationship between dietary practices, infant and gestational nutritional status, maternal education, and DNA damage in children from a city in the interior of southern Brazil. Material and methods: Cross-sectional study was carried out with children aged between 6 and 24 months who attended a Family Health Strategy in the city of Passo do Sobrado/RS. The child's diet and level of DNA damage were analyzed. Also, the child's nutritional status and the mother's gestational status were classified, as well as maternal education. Results: Of the 31 children evaluated, there was a low prevalence of EB (29%), which was associated with the early introduction of salty porridge (p=0.002) and food sources of sugar (p=0.017). Although 58.1% of children were at risk for overweight and overweight/obesity, there was no association with EB duration (p=0.735). Furthermore, it was found that 45.2% of the mothers were overweight and obese for their gestational age, which was not associated with the children's current nutritional status (p=0.235). As for DNA damage, a significantly higher frequency of cells with micronuclei (p=0.024) was observed in children who received EB between 2-3 months compared to EB up to the sixth month. Conclusion: There was a prevalence of EBF up to six months of age, associated with the early introduction of foods and high consumption of foods not recommended in this age group, as well as DNA damage. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Introduction: The prevalence of overweight and obesity has increased exponentially over the last few years in Brazil and worldwide. This fact is closely related to food, constituted by the growing consumption of ultra-processed products. Individuals with worse socioeconomic conditions are restricted to less healthy and varied food patterns, with lower quality, but more accessible in monetary terms. Objective: to evaluate the nutritional profile and eating practices of recyclers. Materials and methods: Cross-sectional study, with workers, of both sexes, members of a waste recycling cooperative in the city of Passo Fundo, RS. Socioeconomic and demographic characteristics were assessed using the Brazilian Association of Research Companies (ABEP) questionnaire, dietary practices were assessed using the Food Guide for the Brazilian Population questionnaire, and nutritional status was assessed using anthropometric measurements. Results: There was a high prevalence of inadequate nutritional status, especially overweight (n=32; 59.3%) and inappropriate or risky eating practices (n=41; 78.9%). Most respondents belong to the lowest economic classes (n=49; 92.5%) and have low education (n=42; 77.8%). Conclusion: The results found corroborate concerns about the nutritional profile of the Brazilian population, overweight and poor diet. Knowing the nutritional profile and associated factors of recyclers is essential in adopting strategies that promote better quality food, better health conditions and quality of life for vulnerable populations. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Introduction and objective: Contraceptive methods aim to prevent pregnancy, and hormonal methods promote fewer changes in the levels of progesterone and estrogen during the months. This study aims to evaluate the body composition of women using hormonal contraceptives in comparison with a control group not using hormonal contraceptives. Materials and methods: This was a crosssectional study conducted at the Nutrition School Clinic, Midwestern State University, with women between 18 and 59 years of age, evaluated by weight, height, body mass index, waist circumference, and electrical bioimpedance analysis. Results: Seventy-two women participated in the study, divided into the "no oral contraceptive" group with 48.6% (n=35) and the "oral contraceptive" group with 51.4% (n=37) of the sample. The mean age was 30.5 years, with no difference between the groups (p=0.167). The mean weight in the oral contraceptive group was 70.05 kg and 68.53 kg in the no contraceptive group. Women using oral contraceptives had a higher body mass index classified as overweight, 64.9% (n=24). Women using oral contraceptives had higher numerical values for body fat percentage and lower values for phase angle. Discussion: The use of oral contraceptives seems to affect the nutritional status of women, in addition to predisposing them to other risks already documented in the literature. Conclusion: The data suggest that the group of women who did not use hormonal contraceptives had a better classification of nutritional status compared to those who did. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Introduction: chemotherapy can contribute to the impairment of nutritional status and increased fatigue. Objective: the aim of this study is evaluate the influence of chemotherapy on nutritional status and oncological fatigue. Methods: this is a study with patients undergoing chemotherapy. Data collection was performed in the first chemotherapy session, in the middle and in the last session. Results: the final sample comprised 20 patients. There was an increase in the level of fatigue (p<0.05), and a difference between the percentage of weight loss (p<0.05). A direct relationship was found between fatigue and nutritional status (R= 0.484; p= 0.031). Conclusion: fatigue increase during chemotherapy and nutritional status worsens throughout the sessions, with a direct relationship between fatigue and nutritional status. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Objective: the Controlling Nutritional Status (CONUT) score is an objective tool widely used to assess nutritional status of patients. We aimed to investigate the value of CONUT score on predicting length of hospital stay (LOS) and the risk of long COVID in patients with COVID-19. Methods: a total of 151 patients with COVID-19 were enrolled for analysis. Patients were followed up for two years from three months after the onset of SARS-CoV-2 infection. CONUT score was calculated on admission. The correlation between CONUT score and LOS were assessed by Spearman's rank correlation coefficient and multivariate linear analysis. The association between different CONUT grade and long COVID was evaluated by Kaplan-Meier survival curves with log-rank test and Cox proportional hazard models. Results: Spearman's rank correlation coefficient showed that CONUT scores were positively correlated with LOS (r = 0.469, p < 0.001). Multivariate linear analysis showed that CONUT score is the only independent determinant of LOS (B 2.055, 95 % CI: 1.067-3.043, p < 0.001). A total of 53 (35.10 %) patients with long COVID were identified. Kaplan-Meier cumulative survival curves and Cox proportional hazards analyses showed that the incidence of long COVID in patients with a higher CONUT score was significantly higher than in patients with lower CONUT score (p < 0.001). Conclusions: higher CONUT score predicts longer LOS and the risk of long COVID in patients with COVID-19. The CONUT score might be useful for risk stratification in COVID-19 patients and help to develop new nutritional treatment strategies for long COVID. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Objective: to evaluate leptin levels and its relation to nutritional status in Crohn's disease (CD). Methods: the study included 154 CD patients and healthy controls. Leptin level was determined before treatment. Nutrition levels were assessed using the Nutrition Risk Screening 2002 (NRS-2002) and Patient-Generated Subjective Global Assessment (PG-SGA). Indicators included body mass index (BMI), mid-arm circumference, the circumference of the upper-arm muscle, triceps skinfold thickness, and circumference of legs. Results: leptin levels differed between CD patients (1,025 ± 874 ng/ml) and controls (18,48 ± 1,222 ng/ml). Significant differences were seen in NRS-2002, PG-SGA scores, BMI and other nutritional indicators. Negative correlations were observed between leptin and NRS-2002, PG-SGA scores, while positive correlations were observed with other nutritional indicators. The receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve showed association between leptin and the diagnosis of CD, suggesting leptin concentration below 803.02 ng/ml as a threshold for CD. Conclusion: dysfunctional leptin regulation may relate to poor nutritional status associated with CD. The leptin level is thus an additional tool for evaluating CD patients, predicting disease activity and clinical response. Leptin may be a potential target for intervention in CD to improve nutritional status. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]