Tobacco cessation in patients with multiple chronic conditions: nutritional strategies as an additional tool in treatment.

PURPOSE: Evaluate the impacts of the nutritional education intervention for patients with multiples chronic conditions during smoking cessation. METHODS: The non-probabilistic sample consisted of adult and elderly 18 individuals of both sexes, participants in a group for smoking cessation treatment. At the beginning of treatment, smoking history, degree of dependence and stage of motivation were evaluated. Craving degree was evaluated weekly during the first month. Anthropometric and biochemical evaluations were conducted at baseline, after 1 month and 3 months. Dietary intake was assessed by the "How is your diet?" questionnaire. There were three moments of nutritional intervention. The themes covered were "Energy balance and physical activity", "Healthy eating" and the importance of fruits and vegetables in the diet, respectively. Statistical analysis with Shapiro Wilk normality test, paired T-Test or Wilcoxon and U-Mann Whitney (Significance ≤0.05). RESULTS: In the intervention group, most people had a high degree of smoking dependence (55.6%), while in the control group the frequency were 22.2%. Craving degree decreased significantly after 1 month of treatment (p= 0.017). After 3 months, the groups presented mean body weight positive variation, however below 3%. In both groups the average percentage of weight gain was below 3%, reinforcing that the holding of the nutrition session and performance of the nutritionist within the protocol proposed by the INCA helped in the control of weight gain. Blood glucose and HOMA-IR in the intervention group showed a significant increase (p= 0.15 and p= 0.50, respectively). CONCLUSION: Greater proximity and more frequent action taken by the nutritionist assists and encourages healthy eating practices during smoking cessation process, which can benefit individuals control of chronic diseases in the long term.

Relationship between food consumption and improvements in circulating melatonin in humans: an integrative review.

Melatonin is an important hormone in the regulation of circadian rhythms and has great antioxidant power. Recent studies have demonstrated the benefits of its supplementation in the metabolic profile. Food sources have also been studied for complementary therapies. However, information on the bioavailability of food sources of melatonin is still scarce. Thus, the objective of this review is to gather in the literature studies that evaluate the relationship between food consumption and improvements in circulating melatonin in humans. In total, 178 studies were found, of which 11 were included in this review. The results show increases in the excretion of the melatonin metabolite (6­sulfatoxymelatonin) or circulating melatonin for foods such as cherries, grapes, bananas, pineapples, dark green vegetables, Japanese vegetables and beer. Significant increases in melatonin were observed even after ingesting cultivars with low concentrations of this hormone. It was possible to assume that other nutrients that precede their synthesis (serotonin and tryptophan) could also have led to this increase. Although consumption of the foods found is beneficial in increasing circulating melatonin, further confirmatory studies are needed.

Conhecimento do tratamento de hiperfosfatemia e adesão às orientações nutricionais após intervenção em indivíduos em hemodiálise / Knowledge of the hyperphosphatemia treatment and adhesion to the nutritional orientations after intervention in individuals in hemodialysis

Introdução: O controle da hiperfosfatemia é um desafio no tratamento de pacientes hemodialíticos, sendo um dos principais objetivos a serem alcançados. O acompanhamento nutricional e a prática de atividades educativas contribuem para o sucesso na adesão ao tratamento. Objetivo: Descrever, em indivíduos em hemodiálise, o conhecimento do tratamento da hiperfosfatemia, bem como avaliar o possível impacto das orientações nutricionais nos níveis séricos de fósforo após intervenção nutricional em participantes do programa de HD no Hospital Universitário na cidade de Juiz de Fora, MG. Material e Métodos: Estudo quase-experimental, do tipo antes e depois com 35 pacientes em tratamento hemodialítico, com 18 anos ou mais, de ambos os sexos, em diálise há, pelo menos, dois meses e que haviam passado por, pelo menos, uma consulta com a nutricionista do setor. Foram coletados do prontuário dados sociodemográficos e clínicos e aplicados questionário de frequência alimentar adaptado e recordatório 24h para avaliação do consumo alimentar, além de questões fechadas sobre o conhecimento das causas da hiperfosfatemia, alimentos ricos em fósforo e uso de quelantes. A intervenção foi realizada mediante a utilização de cartilha educativa. Após a intervenção foram verificados os níveis séricos de fósforo, considerando hiperfosfatemia valores >5,5 mg/dL. Resultados: Na amostra, 57,1% (n=20) eram do sexo masculino, com média de idade de 61,8 ± 14,3 anos e tempo médio em diálise de 61,1 ± 68,9 meses. A prevalência de hiperfosfatemia antes da intervenção era de 60% (n=21) e ao final da intervenção houve redução para 25,7% (n=9). Houve diferença na redução dos níveis séricos de fósforo quando comparadas as médias antes e depois da intervenção [(5,9 ± 1,3 mg/dL; 4,9 ± 1,7 mg/dL; p<0,001)]. Conclusão: Os resultados mostraram que a intervenção educativa possivelmente contribuiu para melhorar a compreensão e adesão ao tratamento, tendo um papel complementar no manejo da hiperfosfatemia de pacientes dialíticos.

Introduction: Hyperphosphatemia control is a challenge in the treatment of patients in hemodialysis, which is one of the main objectives to be reached. Nutritional accompaniment and practice of educational activities contribute to the success in the adhesion to the treatment. Objective: Describe, in individuals in hemodialysis, the knowledge of the treatment of hyperphosphatemia, as well as to evaluate the possible impact of nutritional orientations on phosphorus levels after nutritional intervention in participants of the program HD at the University Hospital in the city of Juiz de Fora, MG. Material e Methods: Quasi-experimental study, of the before and after kind with 35 patients in hemodialysis treatment, with 18 years or more, of both sexes, in dialysis for, at least, two months and who have had, at least, one appointment with the nutritionist in this division. Sociodemographic and clinical data was collected from patient records and adapted reminder questionnaires of food frequency in the last 24 hours were applied for assessment of food intake, as well as multiple-choice questions about the knowledge of the causes of hyperphosphatemia, phosphorus-rich food and use of binders. The intervention was made through the use of an educational leaflet. After the intervention, phosphorus serum levels were verified, taking into consideration hyperphosphatemia values >5,5 mg/dL. Results: In the sample, 57.1% (n=20) were male, with mean age of 61.8 ± 14.3 years and mean time in dialysis of 61.1 ± 68.9 months. The prevalence of hyperphosphatemia before the intervention had been of 60% (n=21) and at the end of the intervention there was a reduction to 25.7% (n=9). There was difference in the reduction of phosphorus serum levels when compared to the medians before and after the intervention [(5.9 ± 1.3 mg/dL; 4.9 ± 1.7 mg/dL; p<0,001)]. Conclusion: The results showed that the educational intervention possibly contributed to a better understanding and treatment adherence, having a complementary role in the management of hyperphosphatemia in dialysis patients.

Caloric and protein intake in different periods of hospitalization of patients undergoing hematopoietic stem cell transplantation

ABSTRACT Objective: To evaluate the nutritional status and caloric and protein intake during the hospitalization of patients undergoing hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. Methods: A retrospective study was performed based on clinical and nutritional data of patients undergoing autologous and allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation from March 2015 to March 2017. The mean caloric and protein intake were evaluated in three different intervals (P1: from admission to the day before transplantation, P2: from the transplantation day to the day before engraftment, P3: from the engraftment day to the day of hospital discharge). Body mass index, weight loss, gastrointestinal symptoms and use of nutritional therapy were also evaluated. Results: Thirty-five patients were included in this study (25 autologous and ten allogeneic). The majority (62.6%) were overweight at admission. The median and percentage weight loss were 3.2 kg and 4.6%, respectively. A nutritional supplement was provided to 33 patients for a median of nine days. The most prevalent gastrointestinal symptoms were nausea (91.4%), vomiting (88.6%) and diarrhea (80%). The mean caloric and protein intake and adequacy of patients were 1569.0 ± 443.3 Kcal (73.6 ± 22.1%) and 66 ± 22.8 g (61.9 ± 20%), respectively. The allogeneic group presented lower intake and caloric and protein adequacy throughout hospitalization, in particular in P2, compared to the autologous patients. Conclusion: The patients presented deterioration of nutritional status during hospitalization with the reduction in food intake being greater in patients submitted to allogeneic transplantation.

Nutritional profile of hemodialysis patients concerning treatment time.

INTRODUCTION: The mortality of the population with chronic kidney disease (CKD) on hemodialysis (HD) is very high and the protein-energy malnutrition stands out as one of the most common consequences in relation to this condition. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the association between time of hemodialysis and nutritional parameters of patients. METHODS: It is a cross-sectional study with secondary data, developed of the University Hospital of the Federal University of Juiz de Fora (HU/UFJF). This study was approved by the Research Ethics Committee (Nº 1.233.142), a total of 36 patients. The medical records and collected data were analyzed for anthropometric markers, biochemical and diet, considering two groups: HD time less than three and greater than or equal to three years. RESULTS: There was reduction of mass of somatic protein with increased duration of HD. In relation to food intake was observed that in patients with increased duration of dialysis, an increase in average consumption of protein / kg of weight, calories, phosphorus and potassium, with a significant difference from the mean protein intake / kg (p = 0.04) and phosphorus (p = 0.045). Increasing HD time has altered body composition of patients, indicating a decline in the nutritional status of these individuals. CONCLUSION: HD patients are a risk group for protein-energy malnutrition, where HD time interferes with the nutritional status and food profile of the patient. The group HD time greater than or equal to 3 years presented worsening nutritional status.

Nutritional profile of hemodialysis patients concerning treatment time / Análise do perfil nutricional de pacientes renais crônicos em hemodiálise em relação ao tempo de tratamento

Abstract Introduction: The mortality of the population with chronic kidney disease (CKD) on hemodialysis (HD) is very high and the protein-energy malnutrition stands out as one of the most common consequences in relation to this condition. Objective: To evaluate the association between time of hemodialysis and nutritional parameters of patients. Methods: It is a cross-sectional study with secondary data, developed of the University Hospital of the Federal University of Juiz de Fora (HU/UFJF). This study was approved by the Research Ethics Committee (Nº 1.233.142), a total of 36 patients. The medical records and collected data were analyzed for anthropometric markers, biochemical and diet, considering two groups: HD time less than three and greater than or equal to three years. Results: There was reduction of mass of somatic protein with increased duration of HD. In relation to food intake was observed that in patients with increased duration of dialysis, an increase in average consumption of protein / kg of weight, calories, phosphorus and potassium, with a significant difference from the mean protein intake / kg (p = 0.04) and phosphorus (p = 0.045). Increasing HD time has altered body composition of patients, indicating a decline in the nutritional status of these individuals. Conclusion: HD patients are a risk group for protein-energy malnutrition, where HD time interferes with the nutritional status and food profile of the patient. The group HD time greater than or equal to 3 years presented worsening nutritional status.

Resumo Introdução: Pacientes com doença renal crônica em hemodiálise (HD) apresentam risco elevado para mortalidade, sendo que a desnutrição protéico-energética se destaca como uma das causa mais comuns em relação a essa condição. Objetivo: Avaliar a associação entre o tempo de hemodiálise e parâmetros nutricionais dos pacientes. Métodos: É um estudo transversal com dados secundários, desenvolvido no Hospital Universitário Federal Universidade de Juiz de Fora (HU / UFJF). Este estudo foi aprovado pela pesquisa Comitê de Ética (nº 1.233.142), um Total de 36 pacientes. Os dados foram coletados por meio dos prontuários médicos, os quais foram analisados marcadores antropométricos, bioquímicos e dieta, considerando dois grupos: tempo HD menor do que três anos e tempo de HD maior ou igual atrês anos. Resultados: Houve redução de massa de proteína somática com aumento do tempo em HD. Em relação à avaliação alimentar, observou-se que em pacientes com maior tempo em diálise houve aumento no consumo médio de proteína/kg de peso, calorias, fósforo e Potássio, com diferença significativa da ingestão média de proteína/kg (p = 0,04) e fósforo (p = 0,045). O tempo em HD alterou a composição corporal dos pacientes, indicando um declínio doestado nutricional desses indivíduos. Conclusão: Pacientes com HD são um grupo de risco para desnutrição protéico-energética, onde o tempo em HD interfere no perfil antropométrico e alimentar do paciente.O grupo com tempo de HD superior ou igual a 3 anos apresentou piora do estado nutricional.