NUTrISCorE as a tool to predict greater weight loss and longer hospital stay in cancer patients / NUTRISCORE como herramienta para predecir mayor pérdida de peso y mayor estancia hospitalaria en pacientes oncológicos

Introduction: malnutrition in cancer patients is quite common and can cause various types of harm such as reduced tolerance to therapeuticmeasures and increased hospital stay. Identification of nutritional risk for these patients may minimize these problems. NUTRISCORE screeninghas been associated with Global Subjective Assessment Produced by Patient (ASG-PPP) screening, which is considered as the gold standardin cancer patients. No study has evaluated its predictive value in relation to weight loss and length of hospital stay in Brazil. Thus, the presentstudy aims to analyze the NUTRISCORE tool, translated and adapted to the Brazilian population, as a predictor of longer hospital stays, as wellas greater hospital weight loss.Methods: first, the NUTRISCORE tool was translated and adapted to the Brazilian population and subsequently applied to patients of both sexes,over 20 years old, admitted to the Cancer Hospital of Pernambuco. The patients were screened and classified as nutritionally “at risk” or “not atrisk”, their weight was measured at the time of admission and time of discharge from the hospital, and they were followed up throughout theirstay to assess their weight loss and length of hospital stay.Results: one hundred and one patients participated in the study, with a higher prevalence of adults and males. The NUTRISCORE showed thatpatients “at nutritional risk” had a higher risk of greater weight loss (p = 0.001) and longer hospital stay (p = 0.007).Conclusion: NUTRISCORE proved to be a good predictor of longer hospital stay and greater weight loss among hospitalized patien.(AU)

Introducción: la desnutrición en pacientes con cáncer es bastante común y puede causar diversos daños, como la reducción de la toleranciaa las medidas terapéuticas y el aumento de la estancia hospitalaria. Por tanto, es fundamental identificar a los pacientes con riesgo nutricionalpara minimizar estos problemas. El tamizaje NUTRISCORE tiene una buena asociación con el tamizaje Global Subjective Assessment Producedby Patient (ASG-PPP), que se considera el estándar de oro en pacientes con cáncer, y ningún estudio evaluó su valor predictivo en relacióncon la pérdida de peso y la duración de la estancia hospitalaria en Brasil. Así, el presente estudio tiene como objetivo analizar la herramientaNUTRISCORE, traducida y adaptada a la población brasileña, como predictor de estancias hospitalarias más prolongadas, así como de mayorpérdida de peso hospitalario.Métodos: primero, la herramienta NUTRISCORE fue traducida y adaptada a la población brasileña y posteriormente aplicada a pacientes deambos sexos, mayores de 20 años, internados en el Hospital del Cáncer de Pernambuco. Los pacientes fueron tamizados y clasificados comonutricionalmente “de riesgo” o “sin riesgo”, se midió su peso al momento del ingreso y el alta del hospital y se les hizo seguimiento durante todasu estadía para evaluar su pérdida de peso y el tiempo de estancia hospitalaria.Resultados: participaron en el estudio 101 pacientes, con mayor prevalencia de adultos y de sexo masculino. El NUTRISCORE mostró que lospacientes “en riesgo nutricional” tenían mayor riesgo de mayor pérdida de peso (p = 0,001) y mayor estancia hospitalaria (p = 0,007).Conclusión: NUTRISCORE demostró ser un buen predictor de mayor estancia hospitalaria y mayor pérdida de peso entre los pacientes hospitalizados.(AU)

NUTRISCORE as a tool to predict greater weight loss and longer hospital stay in cancer patients.

Introduction: Introduction: malnutrition in cancer patients is quite common and can cause various types of harm such as reduced tolerance to therapeutic measures and increased hospital stay. Identification of nutritional risk for these patients may minimize these problems. NUTRISCORE screening has been associated with Global Subjective Assessment Produced by Patient (ASG-PPP) screening, which is considered as the gold standard in cancer patients. No study has evaluated its predictive value in relation to weight loss and length of hospital stay in Brazil. Thus, the present study aims to analyze the NUTRISCORE tool, translated and adapted to the Brazilian population, as a predictor of longer hospital stays, as well as greater hospital weight loss. Methods: first, the NUTRISCORE tool was translated and adapted to the Brazilian population and subsequently applied to patients of both sexes, over 20 years old, admitted to the Cancer Hospital of Pernambuco. The patients were screened and classified as nutritionally "at risk" or "not at risk", their weight was measured at the time of admission and time of discharge from the hospital, and they were followed up throughout their stay to assess their weight loss and length of hospital stay. Results: one hundred and one patients participated in the study, with a higher prevalence of adults and males. The NUTRISCORE showed that patients "at nutritional risk" had a higher risk of greater weight loss (p = 0.001) and longer hospital stay (p = 0.007). Conclusion: NUTRISCORE proved to be a good predictor of longer hospital stay and greater weight loss among hospitalized patients.

Introducción: Introducción: la desnutrición en pacientes con cáncer es bastante común y puede causar diversos daños, como la reducción de la tolerancia a las medidas terapéuticas y el aumento de la estancia hospitalaria. Por tanto, es fundamental identificar a los pacientes con riesgo nutricional para minimizar estos problemas. El tamizaje NUTRISCORE tiene una buena asociación con el tamizaje Global Subjective Assessment Produced by Patient (ASG-PPP), que se considera el estándar de oro en pacientes con cáncer, y ningún estudio evaluó su valor predictivo en relación con la pérdida de peso y la duración de la estancia hospitalaria en Brasil. Así, el presente estudio tiene como objetivo analizar la herramienta NUTRISCORE, traducida y adaptada a la población brasileña, como predictor de estancias hospitalarias más prolongadas, así como de mayor pérdida de peso hospitalario. Métodos: primero, la herramienta NUTRISCORE fue traducida y adaptada a la población brasileña y posteriormente aplicada a pacientes de ambos sexos, mayores de 20 años, internados en el Hospital del Cáncer de Pernambuco. Los pacientes fueron tamizados y clasificados como nutricionalmente "de riesgo" o "sin riesgo", se midió su peso al momento del ingreso y el alta del hospital y se les hizo seguimiento durante toda su estadía para evaluar su pérdida de peso y el tiempo de estancia hospitalaria. Resultados: participaron en el estudio 101 pacientes, con mayor prevalencia de adultos y de sexo masculino. El NUTRISCORE mostró que los pacientes "en riesgo nutricional" tenían mayor riesgo de mayor pérdida de peso (p = 0,001) y mayor estancia hospitalaria (p = 0,007). Conclusión: NUTRISCORE demostró ser un buen predictor de mayor estancia hospitalaria y mayor pérdida de peso entre los pacientes hospitalizados.

Visceral adiposity indices and cardiometabolic risk markers in patients with hypertension

Abstract Objective: Arterial hypertension (AH) is a risk factor for cardiovascular diseases (CVD). We sought to evaluate the association between two adiposity indices (visceral adiposity index [VAI] and lipid accumulation product [LAP]) with traditional markers of cardiometabolic risk in hypertensive patients. Materials and methods: This is a cross-sectional study with 1,273 subjects with hypertension treated as outpatients at a university hospital. The VAI and LAP were calculated using formulas stratified by sex. Cardiometabolic risk variables were considered: overweight, risk for waist circumference (WC), waist-to-hip ratio (WHR), waist-to-height ratio (WHA), and altered biochemical test values. The predictive effect of independent variables on outcomes was assessed by multivariate linear regression analysis. There was statistical significance when p ≤ 0.05. Results: Higher cardiometabolic risk (according to BMI, WHR, WHA, and altered biochemical parameters) was associated with higher values of VAI and LAP with statistical significance (p ≤ 0.05). The regression models used explained 30.7% and 10.5% of the changes in LAP and VAI, respectively. Conclusion: LAP and VAI are associated with cardiometabolic risk parameters in the individuals evaluated, suggesting that these indices can be used to screen for CVD risk in individuals with AH.

Comparison between GLIM and PG-SGA methods in the nutritional assessment of hospitalized oncological patients / Comparação entre os métodos GLIM e ASG-PPP na avaliação nutricional de pacientes oncológicos hospitalizados

ABSTRACT Objective The aim of this study was to compare the Global Leadership Initiative on Malnutrition and Subjective Global Assessment methods produced by the patient in the nutritional assessment of cancer in-patients. Methods Cross-sectional study with a prospective variable, conducted with patients admitted to a public hospital in Pernambuco, Brazil. The application of these tools and the diagnosis of malnutrition were performed within the first 48 hours of admission. Sociodemographic, clinical and laboratory data were obtained from the medical records and weight, height, arm circumference, triceps skinfold and handgrip strength data were collected. Results The 82 patients evaluated included mostly men aged ≥ 60 years with less than 8 years education. Malnutrition frequency was 93.7% according to the Subjective Global Assessment and including 23.2% severe malnutrition while, according to the Global Leadership Initiative on Malnutrition, 50% of the patients were considered severely malnourished. Malnutrition by the Global Leadership Initiative on Malnutrition showed a sensitivity of 82.9% and when associated with handgrip strength sensitivity was 90.8%, considering the Subjective global assessment produced by the patient as a reference; on the other hand, the specificity was 16.7% independently of adding handgrip strength. None of the anthropometric variables was associated with the reference tool. Conclusion The Global Leadership Initiative on Malnutrition proved to be a very sensitive tool for diagnosing malnutrition when compared to the gold standard, particularly for severe malnutrition, but with little specificity. The need for a comprehensive nutritional assessment in the clinical practice was confirmed, using the parameters available and not interpreting them separately.

RESUMO Objetivo O objetivo deste estudo foi comparar os métodos Global Leadership Initiativeon Malnutrition e Avaliação Subjetiva Global Produzida pelo Próprio Paciente na avaliação nutricional de pacientes oncológicos hospitalizados. Métodos Estudo transversal com uma variável prospectiva, realizado com pacientes internados em um hospital público de Pernambuco. A aplicação dessas ferramentas e o diagnóstico de desnutrição foram realizados nas primeiras 48 horas de admissão. Dados sociodemográficos, clínicos e laboratoriais foram obtidos do prontuário, e dados com peso, altura, circunferência do braço, prega cutânea tricipital e força de preensão palmar foram coletados. Resultados Dos 82 pacientes avaliados, a maioria eram homens com idade ≥60 anos com menos de 8 anos de estudo. A frequência de desnutrição foi de 93,7% pela Avaliação Subjetiva Global; destes, 23,2% com desnutrição grave. Já pela Global Leadership Initiative on Malnutrition, 50% dos pacientes foram considerados desnutridos graves. A desnutrição pela Global Leadership Initiative on Malnutrition apresentou uma sensibilidade de 82,9% e de 90,8% quando associada à força de preensão palmar considerando a Avaliação Subjetiva Global Produzida pelo Próprio Paciente como referência. Por sua vez, a especificidade foi de 16,7% independentemente de adicionar a força de preensão palmar. Nenhuma das variáveis antropométricas apresentou associação com a ferramenta de referência. Conclusão A Global Leadership Initiative on Malnutrition mostrou-se uma ferramenta bastante sensível para diagnosticar desnutrição quando comparada ao padrão ouro, principalmente para desnutrição grave, porém pouco específica. Ratificou-se a necessidade de uma avaliação nutricional ampla na prática clínica, utilizando os parâmetros disponíveis e não os interpretando de forma isolada.

Nutritional parameters and clinical outcomes of patients admited with COVID-19 in a university hospital / Parâmetros nutricionais e desfechos clínicos de pacientes admitidos com COVID-19 em um hospital universitário

ABSTRACT Objective To evaluate the relationship between nutritional parameters and clinical factors and the outcome of patients diagnosed with COVID-19. Methods This is a prospective longitudinal study involving patients with COVID-19 infection admitted to a University Hospital in Pernambuco. The sample consisted of individuals aged ≥20 years who tested positive for COVID-19 infection. Nutritional risk was assessed using the recommended screening procedure for this group and the nutritional status using the Body Mass Index. Demographic and clinical variables were transcribed from the medical records. Result There was a predominance of adult inpatients between 20 and 59 years of age (95% CI: 64.6-76.0); nutritional risk was observed in 91.6% of patients and overweight in 58.9% of patients. Age ≥60 years (p=0.03), presence of malignancies and inadequate nutrition (p<0.001) were independent risk factors for in-hospital death. It was also observed that only arterial hypertension (OR 2.34, 95% CI 1.32-4.13, p=0.003) and overweight (OR 1.84, 95% CI 1.05-3.21, p=0.032) were considered independent risk factors for admission of the patients in the Intensive Care Unit. Conclusion Although overweight is a risk factor for admission in the Intensive Care Unit, it was not possible to observe it as a factor for mortality, requiring further studies to determine the mechanisms that interfere in the association between obesity and mortality in those patients.

RESUMO Objetivo Avaliar a relação dos parâmetros nutricionais e fatores clínicos com o desfecho dos pacientes diagnosticados com COVID-19. Métodos Trata-se de um estudo longitudinal prospectivo envolvendo pacientes com infecção por COVID-19 internados em um Hospital Universitário de Pernambuco. A amostra foi constituída por indivíduos com idade ≥20 anos que tiveram resultado positivo para infecção por COVID-19. O risco nutricional foi avaliado por meio de triagem recomendada para este grupo e o estado nutricional por meio do Índice de Massa Corpórea. As variáveis demográficas e clínicas foram transcritas dos prontuários. Resultados Houve predomínio de pacientes adultos entre 20 e 59 anos (95% IC: 64,6-76,0) internados, o risco nutricional foi observado em 91,6% e o excesso de peso em 58,9% dos pacientes. A idade >60 anos (p=0,03), a presença de câncer e aporte nutricional inadequado (p<0,001) foram fatores de risco independente para morte hospitalar. Observou-se também que apenas a hipertensão arterial (OR 2,34, 95% IC 1,32-4,13, p=0,003) e o excesso de peso (OR 1,84, 95% IC 1,05-3,21, p=0,032) foram considerados fatores de risco independentes para a internação do paciente na Unidade de Terapia Intensiva. Conclusão Embora o excesso de peso seja um fator de risco para admissão na Unidade de Terapia Intensiva, não foi possível observá-la como um fator para mortalidade, se fazendo necessários estudos para determinar os mecanismos que interferem na associação entre a obesidade e letalidade desses pacientes.

Risk of sarcopenia in older adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus: evaluation of the SARC-F and SARC-CalF as screening tools / Risco de sarcopenia em idosos com diabetes mellitus tipo 2: avaliação do SARC-F e SARC-CalF como ferramentas para rastreamento

Objective: To evaluate the diagnostic power of SARC-F and SARC-CalF as screening tools for sarcopenia risk in older adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Methods: This cross-sectional study of 128 patients was conducted at the endocrinology outpatient clinic of a hospital in Recife, Brazil between July 2022 and February 2023. Sarcopenia was diagnosed according to original and updated European Consensus criteria for older adults. Muscle mass was assessed with electrical bioimpedance, muscle strength was assessed with a handgrip test, and physical performance was assessed with gait speed. Sarcopenia risk was assessed using the SARC-F and SARC-CalF instruments. The sensitivity, specificity, positive and negative predictive values, receiver operating characteristic curve, and area under the curve were analyzed to determine the best diagnostic performance. Results: According to the original and updated versions of the European Consensus criteria, the prevalence of sarcopenia was 25.00% and 10.90%, respectively. Sarcopenia risk was 17.20% according to the SARC-F and 23.40% according to the SARC-CalF. The sensitivity and specificity of the SARC-F ranged from 12.55% to 36.11% and 71.87% to 92.39%, respectively, while those of the SARC-CalF ranged from 47.22% to 85.71% and 82.46% to 88.89%, respectively. The area under the curve for the SARC-F and SARC-CalF varied between 0.51 and 0.71 and 0.67 and 0.86, respectively. Conclusions: The SARC-CalF had better diagnostic performance for all analyzed diagnostic criteria. Adding calf circumference to the SARC-F was an effective screening method for sarcopenia risk in the study population

Objetivo: Avaliar o poder diagnóstico do SARC-F e SARC-CalF como ferramentas de rastreamento para o risco de sarcopenia em idosos com diabetes mellitus tipo 2. Metodologia: Estudo transversal com 128 pacientes desenvolvido no ambulatório de endocrinologia de um hospital do Recife entre julho de 2022 e fevereiro de 2023. A sarcopenia foi diagnosticada de acordo com os critérios do Consenso Europeu para sarcopenia em pessoas idosas e sua versão atualizada. Foi realizada bioimpedância elétrica para avaliar a massa muscular, teste de preensão palmar para a força muscular e teste de velocidade de marcha para a performance física. O risco para sarcopenia foi avaliado por meio do SARC-F e SARC-CalF. Realizou-se análise de sensibilidade, especificidade, valores preditivos positivos e negativos, curva Característica de Operação do Receptor (ROC) e área sob a curva (AUC) para determinar a melhor performance diagnóstica. Resultados: A prevalência de sarcopenia foi de 25,00% de acordo com a primeira versão do Consenso Europeu e 10,90% considerando a versão atualizada. O risco para sarcopenia foi de 17,20% (SARC-F) e 23,40% (SARC-CalF). A sensibilidade do SARC-F variou entre 12,55 e 36,11%, e a espec ificidade entre 71,87 e 92,39%, enquanto o SARC-CalF apresentou sensibilidade entre 47,22 e 85,71% e especificidade entre 82,46 e 88,89%. A AUC do SARC-F variou entre 0,51 e 0,71, enquanto o SARC-CalF ficou entre 0,67 e 0,86. Conclusões: O SARC-CalF apresentou melhor performance diagnóstica quando comparado a todos os critérios diagnósticos analisados. A adição da circunferência da panturrilha é um método eficaz para o rastreamento do risco de sarcopenia na população do estudo

Análise dos componentes para classificação da Síndrome Metabólica utilizados em idosos: revisão integrativa / Analysis of the components for classifying Metabolic Syndrome used in older people: an integrative review

Resumo Objetivo Analisar os componentes da Síndrome Metabólica (SM) e a racionalidade na adoção dos critérios utilizados para sua classificação em idosos por meio de uma revisão integrativa Método Trata-se de uma revisão integrativa da literatura nos idiomas português, inglês, espanhol e búlgaro com idosos ( idade ≥ 60 anos), nas bases de dados eletrônicas MEDLINE - via PubMed, Embase, Web of Science e Scopus, sem restrição de tempo de publicação e desenho de estudo, no período de agosto 2022 a janeiro de 2023. Utilizaram-se os descritores controlados do Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) e Descritores em Ciências da Saúde (DEcS) "idoso", "idoso 80 ou mais", "síndrome metabólica", "prevalência", "componente" e "critério". Foram excluídos estudos que não tratavam da temática, publicações não disponíveis na íntegra e que não atenderam à pergunta norteadora. Resultados Após a aplicação dos critérios de elegibilidade, dos 1340 estudos encontrados, foram incluídos quatorze estudos na revisão integrativa. Foram identificados sete critérios de avaliação da SM na população idosa e que a maioria dos estudos utilizou dois dos sete critérios, sendo o critério de IDF citado sete vezes nos quatorze artigos escolhidos e o do NCEP - ATP III mencionado oito vezes. Conclusões Embora as buscas tenham reunido diferentes estudos acerca do assunto, foi possível concluir que os critérios que têm sido propostos para a síndrome metabólica precisam ser revisados e terem seus pontos de corte definidos de acordo com a população estudada.

Abstract Objective To analyze the components of Metabolic Syndrome (MetS) and the rationale for adopting the criteria used for its classification in older individuals through an integrative review. Method an integrative review of the literature in Portuguese, English, Spanish and Bulgarian involving older people (age ≥60 years) on the electronic databases MEDLINE - via PubMed, Embase, Web of Science and Scopus, without restriction on publication date or study design, was conducted from August 2022 to January 2023. The Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) and Health Sciences Descriptors (DEcS) controlled descriptors "elderly", "elderly 80 or older", "metabolic syndrome", "prevalence", "component" and "criterion" were used. Studies that were off-topic, unavailable in full and that failed to answer the guiding question were excluded. Results Application of the eligibility criteria led to the retrieval of 1340 studies, of which 14 were included in the integrative review. Seven sets of criteria were identified for evaluating MetS in the older population were identified and most studies used two of these criteria. The IDF criterion was cited 7 times and the NCEP - ATP III criterion 8 times in the 14 article reviewed. Conclusions Although the searches retrieved different studies on the subject, the results suggest the criteria for MetS should be revised, with cut-off points defined according to the population studied.

The applicability of the Visceral Adiposity Index (VAI) for predicting visceral fat / Aplicabilidade do Índice de Adiposidade Visceral (IAV) como preditor de gordura visceral

Abstract As obesity has reached epidemic proportions and given the current recognition of central adiposity as an important cardiometabolic risk factor, several researchers have focused on developing and validating predictive indexes and equations to evaluate Visceral Adipose Tissue (VAT). This study evaluates the applicability of the Visceral Adiposity Index (VAI) for predicting cardiometabolic risk in individuals treated in a hospital In the northeast region of Brazil. The VAT was evaluated by computed tomography (CT) and the VAI was calculated through specific equations for each gender. The sample involved adult and elderly patients of both genders followed up in a cardiology outpatient clinic. The following cardiometabolic parameters were collected: fasting glycemia, glycated hemoglobin, lipid profile, C-reactive protein (CRP) and uric acid. The simple linear regression was used to evaluate the explanatory power of the VAI in relation to the volume of VAT determined by CT. The predictive capacity of VAI in relation to the volume of VAT determined by CT was 25.8% (p=0.004) for males and 19.9% (p<0.001) for females. VAI correlated strongly with the triglyceride (TG) (p<0.001) and TG/high-density lipoprotein (HDL) ratio (p<0.001) and inversely correlated with HDL (p<0.001). Moreover, VAI showed low correlation with the following variables: abdominal circumference, total cholesterol, low density lipoprotein, fasting glycemia, and glycated hemoglobin (p<0.05). VAI was associated with variables considered as cardiometabolic risk factors, but exhibited a low predictive capacity regarding the volume of VAT determined by CT. Thus, caution is recommended in its use in Brazilian individuals.

Resumo Em razão de a obesidade ter alcançado proporções epidêmicas e dado ao atual reconhecimento da adiposidade central como um importante fator de risco cardiometabólico, diversos pesquisadores têm se dedicado em desenvolver e validar índices e equações preditivas para avaliar o Tecido Adiposo Visceral (TAV). Este estudo avaliou a aplicabilidade do Índice de Adiposidade Visceral (IAV) como preditor de risco cardiometabólico em indivíduos atendidos em um hospital no nordeste brasileiro. O TAV foi avaliado por tomografia computadorizada (TC) e o IAV foi calculado através de equações específicas para cada sexo. A amostra envolveu pacientes adultos e idosos de ambos os sexos acompanhados no ambulatório de cardiologia. Os seguintes parâmetros cardiometabólicos foram coletados: glicemia de jejum, hemoglobina glicada, perfil lipídico, proteína C-reativa e ácido úrico. Regressão linear simples foi empregada para avaliar o poder explicativo do IAV em relação ao volume de TAV determinado por TC. A capacidade preditiva do IAV em relação ao volume de TAV determinado pela TC foi de 25,8% (p=0,004) para o sexo masculino e 19,9% (p<0,001) para o sexo feminino. O IAV se correlacionou fortemente com as variáveis TG (r=0,916, p< 0,001) e TG/HDL (r=0,952, p<0,001) e inversamente com o HDL (r=-0,441, p<0,001), além disso, apresentou baixa correlação com as variáveis: circunferência abdominal, colesterol total, lipoproteína de baixa densidade, glicemia de jejum e hemoglobina glicada (p<0,05). O IAV associou-se com variáveis consideradas fatores de risco cardiometabólico, porém exibiu baixa capacidade preditiva em relação ao volume de TAV determinado pela TC, sendo recomendada cautela em sua utilização em indivíduos brasileiros.

Qualidade da dieta de idosos no Brasil / Diet quality of Brazilian elderly

A difusão de padrões alimentares ditos "não saudáveis" são fatores de risco independentes para as Doenças Crônicas Não Transmissíveis. Considerando essa importância, foi realizada uma revisão integrativa com o objetivo de analisar as evidências científicas atuais que retratam a qualidade da dieta do idoso no Brasil e seus fatores associados. O levantamento bibliográfico abrangeu publicações brasileiras, no período de 2011 a 2020, nas bases de dados LILACS e Pubmed, sendo selecionados ao final da pesquisa documental 18 documentos originais. Os resultados apontaram que a dieta da população idosa brasileira encontra-se monótona e pobre em nutrientes, sendo um potencial fator de risco para o desenvolvimento e/ou agravamento de doenças. Deve-se, portanto, enfatizar a importância do desen-volvimento de novos estudos, principalmente nas regiões Norte, Nordeste e Centro-oeste, a fim de subsidiar o planejamento de políticas públicas voltadas à alimentação e nutrição desse grupo populacional. Ações concentradas nesse sentido poderão contribuir, sobremaneira, com a promoção da saúde e melhoria da qualidade de vida da população envelhecida.(AU)

The propagation of unhealthy eating patterns is an independent risk factor for Chronic Noncommunicable diseases. Given this importance, an integrative review was conducted, and has as aim to analyze the current scientific evidence that portrays the quality of the elderly's diet in Brazil and its associated factors. The biblio-graphic survey covered Brazilian publications, from 2011 to 2020, in the LILACS and Pubmed databases; 18 original documents were selected after the review. The articles showed that the diet of the elderly Brazilian is monotonous and poor in nutrients, being a poten-tial risk factor for the development and/or worsening of diseases. Therefore, it is necessary to emphasize the importance of developing new es, mainly in the North, Northeast and Midwest regions for the purpose of subsidizing the planning of public policies for food and nutrition for this population group. Targeted actions in this direc-tion may contribute, significantly, with the promotion of health and improvement of the quality of life of elderly.(AU)

Visceral adiposity indicators and cardiovascular risk in hemodialytic patients

ABSTRACT Objective: Cardiovascular diseases represent the main cause of death in chronic kidney disease (CKD). We aimed to evaluate the prevalence and association of the hypertriglyceridemia-waist phenotype (HWP) and visceral adiposity index (VAI) with cardiometabolic risk factors (CR) in patients with CKD on hemodialysis (HD). Materials and methods: The study is based on a cross-sectional design with 265 HD patients in two cities in northeastern Brazil. The VAI was calculated considering the variables body mass index (BMI), waist circumference (WC), triglycerides (TG) and high density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-c). HWP was defined as the concomitant elevation of WC and TG. The Poisson Regression Model with robust variance estimation was adjusted considering a hierarchical approach for explanatory variables. Prevalence ratios (PR) were also estimated. The level of significance adopted was 5%. Results: In our study HWP and VAI prevalence's were 29.82% and 58.49%, respectively. In the final model, there was an association between VAI and female gender (PR = 1.46; p < 0.0001) and high body fat (% BF) (PR = 1.33; p < 0.0019). HWP was associated with females (PR = 1.80; p = 0.002), alcohol consumption (PR = 1.58; p = 0.033), obesity (PR = 1.89; p = 0.0001), high %BF (PR = 1.76; p = 0.012) and reduced HDL-c (PR = 1.48; p = 0.035). Conclusion: The HWP stood out as the association with more CR factors, representing a promising method for tracking cardiometabolic risk in HD patients, mainly female.

Síndrome metabólica em idosos de um aglomerado urbano subnormal: prevalência e fatores associados / Metabolic syndrome in older adults living in a subnormal urban cluster: Prevalence and associated factors

Resumo Introdução A síndrome metabólica (SM) é o agrupamento de fatores de risco associados à adiposidade central e à resistência à insulina. Objetivo O objetivo desta pesquisa foi analisar a prevalência da SM e os fatores associados em idosos de uma comunidade do município de Recife, Pernambuco. Método Estudo transversal com 166 idosos de ambos os sexos com idade igual ou superior a 60 anos, residentes na Comunidade dos Coelhos, no município de Recife. Para o diagnóstico da SM, foi utilizado o critério do NCEP-ATPIII. A análise dos dados foi efetuada com a utilização do programa estatístico SPSS para Windows, versão 13.1. Na comparação entre proporções, foram utilizados o teste de qui-quadrado de Pearson e o teste exato de Fischer. A razão de prevalência foi utilizada como medida de efeito considerando a SM como variável dependente. Resultados A prevalência de SM encontrada foi de 38,3%. Os fatores associados à SM após ajustes foram: a idade, na faixa etária 60-69 anos (44,4%, p = 0,047), o sexo feminino (43,1%, p = 0,056) e o excesso de peso (57,3%, p < 0,001). Conclusão A SM apresentou uma alta prevalência na população idosa avaliada, sendo associada às características demográficas e ao estado nutricional.

Abstract Background Metabolic syndrome (MS) is a clustering of risk factors associated with central adiposity and insulin resistance. Objective This study aimed to analyze the prevalence of MS and associated factors in older adults living in a subnormal urban cluster located in the city of Recife, state of Pernambuco, Brazil. Method A cross-sectional study was carried out with 166 older adults of both sexes aged ≥60 years residing in the Coelhos Community in Recife. MS was diagnosed through the NCEP/ATP III criteria. Data analysis was performed using the SPSS 13.1 statistical software. The Pearson's chi-squared test and the Fisher's exact test were used to compare the proportions. Prevalence ratio was used as an effect measure considering MS as dependent variable. Results Prevalence of MS was 38.3%. The factors associated with MS after adjustments were being 60-69 years old (44.4%, p=0.047), female (43.1%, p=0.056), and overweight (57.3%, p<0.001). Conclusion High prevalence of MS was observed in the older population evaluated, being associated with demographic characteristics and nutritional status. The group of older adults assessed should be provided with nutritional education and motivation to the practice of physical activities.

Teleconsultation in the prevention and control of older persons' health with regard to the COVID-19 pandemic: study protoco / Teleconsulta para prevenção e controle da saúde do idoso frente à pandemia de COVID-19: protocolo do estudo

OBJECTIVE: To report the following study protocol: "Prevention program for older persons' health care focusing on the COVID-19 pandemic in the city of Recife ­ PE." METHODS: An action research study will be conducted with 151 older people of both sexes residing in the 8 health districts of Recife, Brazil. A teleconsultation service will be used to converse with participants. Activities will be organized into 2 moments: diagnosis and intervention. A guided conversation strategy will be used, dealing with issues related to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) prevention; social isolation; thoughts, emotions, and spirituality; family and community support; and personal development and ground rules for everyday life. The intervention with each older person will happen weekly for 12 weeks and will be characterized by listening to them and exchanging knowledge with the aim of bonding and optimizing adherence and compliance to COVID-19 prevention and control measures. Our data analysis will follow 3 approaches: cross-sectional (multivariate regression model), quasi-experimental (analysis of standardized residuals), and qualitative (interview and content analysis). EXPECTED RESULTS AND RELEVANCE: The construction of scientific knowledge is a key strategy when faced with the great challenge to global collective health presented by the COVID-19 pandemic. Data generated in this study may contribute to the improvement of knowledge, attitudes, and preventive practices, as well as to a good acceptance of the prevention program by older participants.'

OBJETIVO: Apresentar o protocolo "Programa de prevenção para a saúde do idoso com foco na pandemia de COVID-19 no município do Recife ­ PE". METODOLOGIA: Um estudo de pesquisa-ação será conduzido com 151 idosos de ambos os sexos que residem nos 8 distritos sanitários de Recife, Brasil. Um serviço de teleconsulta será usado para comunicação com os participantes. As atividades serão organizadas em 2 momentos: diagnóstico e intervenção. Uma estratégia de conversa guiada será adotada para com os idosos, tratando de temas relacionados à prevenção de COVID-19; isolamento social; pensamentos, emoções e espiritualidade; família e suporte comunitário; desenvolvimento pessoal; e regras básicas para o cotidiano. A intervenção com cada idoso ocorrerá uma vez por semana por 12 semanas, sendo caracterizada pela escuta e troca de conhecimentos com o objetivo de gerar um vínculo e otimizar a aderência e observância de medidas de prevenção e controle de COVID-19. A análise de dados seguirá 3 abordagens: transversal (modelo de regressão multivariada), quase-experimental (análise de resíduos padronizados), e qualitativa (entrevista e análise de conteúdo). RESULTADOS ESPERADOS E RELEVÂNCIA: A construção do conhecimento científico é uma estratégia chave frente ao grande desafio para a saúde coletiva global representado pela pandemia de COVID-19. Dados gerados por este estudo podem contribuir para a melhoria do conhecimento, atitudes, e medidas de prevenção, além de uma boa aceitação do programa de prevenção por parte dos participantes idosos.

Circunferência do pescoço e fatores de risco cardiovascular em crianças e adolescentes / Neck circumference and cardiovascular risk factors in children and adolescents

Objetivos: Investigar a associação entre a circunferência do pescoço (CP) e fatores de risco cardiovascular em crianças e adolescentes atendidos ambulatorialmente em um hospital universitário na cidade de Recife, PE, Brasil. Métodos: Foram coletados dados sociodemográficos, antropométricos, bioquímicos, histórico familiar e estilo de vida. A amostra foi por conveniência, composta por crianças e adolescentes acompanhados de seus responsáveis, que aceitassem participar da pesquisa, no período de abril a setembro de 2018, no ambulatório de nutrição/pediatria. Resultados: A amostra foi composta por 144 pacientes com idade média de 11,0±3,0 anos, sendo 73 do sexo masculino (51,4%). 54 (37,6%) pacientes apresentaram CP elevada, dentre eles 59 (41,1%) eram do sexo masculino. Foi visto que 102 (71,5%) pacientes apresentaram tempo de tela elevado. Houve associação entre CP e estado nutricional e 13 (24,8%) indivíduos que tinham CP elevada apresentaram também excesso de peso. Foi observado correlação entre circunferência do pescoço com índice de massa corporal e perfil lipídico. Conclusão: Observou-se que há associação significativa entre CP e algumas medidas antropométricas como IMC e CC, sendo útil para identificação de risco de sobrepeso e de risco cardiovascular. Algumas limitações no estudo podem ser citadas como o limitado número de participantes por ser uma pesquisa transversal, não podendo assim ser estabelecidas medidas de causa e efeito.

Aims: To investigate the association between neck circumference (NC) and cardiovascular risk factors in children and adolescents seen in outpatient clinic in a university hospital in the city of Recife-PE. Methods: Sociodemographic, anthropometric, biochemical and lifestyle data were collected. The sample consisted of convenience, composed of children and adolescents monitored at the nutrition / pediatrics clinic who agreed to participate in the research, from April to September 2018. Results: The sample consisted of 144 patients with a mean age of 11.0 ± 3.0 years, the majority being male (51.4%). 37.6% of the patients had elevated NC, most of them male (41.1%). A large percentage of patients with high screen time (71.5%) were seen. There was a significant association between NC and nutritional status, 24.8% of those with excess weight presented NC elevation. Positive correlation was found between NC with body mass index and lipid profile. Conclusion: It was observed that there is a significant association between NC and nutritional status, corroborating with the literature, which suggests that such a measure can be a useful tool to identify overweight or obesity and an important predictor of cardiovascular health problems, since it also correlates with biochemical parameters.

Problematization educational intervention to promote healthy habits in elderly people with diabetes: randomized clinical trial.

OBJECTIVE: to assess the effects of a problematization educational intervention to promote healthy habits in elderly people with diabetes. METHODS: a randomized clinical trial conducted with 202 individuals drawn for the intervention group and the control group. The intervention consisted of problematization educational activities on a monthly basis for over six months. The control group participated in conventional monitoring at the health unit. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews before and after the intervention, in addition to laboratory tests. RESULTS: after the intervention, when compared to the control group, there was an increase in knowledge about the disease (p<0.001), positive attitude towards self-care (p=0.011), physical activity (p=0.020), diet variety (p=0.002), and lower consumption of oils and fats (p<0.05). CONCLUSION: the intervention performed has a beneficial effect to promote healthy habits.

Discriminative power of an adapted version of Nutritional Risk Screening 2002 applied to Brazilian older adults.

OBJECTIVE: To investigate the discriminative power of Nutritional Risk Screening 2002. METHODS: A cross sectional study involving one hundred participants aged ≥60 years. The original and adapted versions of Nutritional Risk Screening 2002 and the Mini Nutritional Assessment were used. Nutritional Risk Screening 2002 adaptation consisted of a lower age cutoff (60 years or older) for addition of one extra point to the final score. RESULTS: Screening using Nutritional Risk Screening 2002 revealed higher nutritional risk among patients aged ≥70 years (p=0.009), whereas screening using the adapted version of Nutritional Risk Screening 2002 revealed similar nutritional risk in both age groups (60-69 years and ≥70 years; p=0.117). Frequency of nutritional risk was highest when the Mini Nutritional Assessment was administered (52.7%), followed by the adapted and original versions of Nutritional Risk Screening 2002 (35.5% and 29.1%, respectively). CONCLUSION: The adapted version of Nutritional Risk Screening 2002 was more effective than the original version. However, further studies are needed to confirm these findings.

Glomerular filtration rate and its relationship with visceral and subcutaneous adiposity: a study with patients from Northeast Brazil / Tasa de filtración glomerular y su relación con la adiposidad visceral y subcutánea: un estudio con pacientes del noreste brasileño

ABSTRACT Objective: evaluate the relationship between visceral/subcutaneous adipose tissue (VAT/SAT) and glomerular filtration rate (GFR). Methods: A case series study was conducted with 146 male and female adult outpatients at a hospital in Northeast Brazil. VAT and SAT were quantified using computed tomography and GFR was estimated using the formula proposed by the CKD Epidemiology Collaboration. The conceptual model also considered socio-demographic, clinical, anthropometric and lifestyle variables. Results: Females accounted for 71.9% of the sample and mean age was 52.5±13.2 years. Mean body mass index indicated obesity in both sexes (men:30.4±5.9 kg/m2; women: 31.6±6.1 kg/m2). For the same mean age and BMI, men had more VAT and a higher VAT/SAT ratio. Mean GFR was similar between sexes and within the normal range. Simple linear regression analysis revealed that 21.8% of the reduction in GFR in males could be explained by the VAT/SAT ratio (p=0.002). Among females, both VAT alone and the VAT/SAT ratio were predictors of GFR reduction (r2=4.8%, p=0.025 and r2=5.3%, p=0.019, respectively). Conclusion: Mean VAT and VAT/SAT ratio were compatible with abdominal obesity in both sexes and were related to a reduction in GFR.

RESUMEN Objetivo: Evaluar la relación entre el tejido adiposo visceral (TAV) y subcutáneo (TAS) con la tasa de filtración glomerular. Métodos: Estudio tipo serie de casos, en 146 pacientes adultos de ambos sexos, atendidos en un ambulatorio de un hospital de referencia en el Nordeste brasileño. El TAV y el TAS se cuantificaron por tomografía computadorizada y la tasa de filtración glomerular (TFG) estimada por la fórmula del grupo Chronic Kidney Disease Epidemiology Collaboration (CKD-EPI). El modelo conceptual también consideró variables sociodemográficas, clínicas, antropométricas y de estilo de vida. Resultados: Pacientes con edad promedio de 52,5 ± 13,2 años y el 71,9% de sexo femenino. El promedio del IMC en ambos sexos se encuentra en el rango de obesidad (hombres= 30,4 ± 5,9 kg/m2 vs mujeres= 31,6 ± 6,1 kg/m2). Para un mismo promedio de edad e IMC, los hombres presentaron mayor TAV y mayor razón TAV/TAS que las mujeres. El promedio de la TFG fue similar entre los sexos y se encuentra en el rango normal. A través de regresión lineal simple, se evidenció que, en el sexo masculino, la disminución de la TFG puede explicarse en el 21,8% por la razón TAV/TAS (p=0,002). En el sexo femenino, tanto el TAV aislado como la razón TAV/TAS fueron predictores de disminución de la TFG (r2= 4,8%; p=0,025 e r2= 5,3%; p=0,019), respectivamente. Conclusión: Se evidenciaron valores muy elevados de los parámetros antropométricos de obesidad abdominal y promedio de TAV y de la razón TAV/TAS compatible con obesidad visceral en ambos sexos, siendo que estos dos últimos parámetros estuvieron relacionados al descenso de la TFG.

HYPERTRIGLYCERIDEMIC WAIST AND ASSOCIATED FACTORS IN CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS WITH TYPE 1 DIABETES MELLITUS.

OBJECTIVE: To assess the frequency of the hypertriglyceridemic waist phenotype and its associated factors in children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes mellitus. METHODS: This is an observational analytical study with individuals with type 1 diabetes mellitus, aged 5 to 18 years, of both genders, followed in a university hospital in the Brazilian Northeast. Weight, height, and waist circumference were measured, and the lipid profile and glycated hemoglobin were analyzed. The hypertriglyceridemic waist phenotype was defined by the simultaneous presence of increased waist circumference (≥90th percentile for age and gender) and elevated serum triglyceride levels (≥75 mg/dL for children and ≥90 mg/dL for adolescents). We also investigated the family history of cardiovascular diseases and diabetes, as well as sociodemographic and behavioral variables. In the statistical inference tests, the proportions were compared by Pearson's chi-square test -and/-or Fisher's exact test, being significant p<0.05. RESULTS: A total of 102 patients were evaluated, most of them females (54.9%) and adolescents (66.7%). The frequency of hypertriglyceridemic waist was 23.5%, which was associated with females (p=0.043), overweight (p=0.023), hypercholesterolemia (p=0.002), high LDL (p=0.001), and borderline VLDL (<0.001). CONCLUSIONS: The frequency of the hypertriglyceridemic waist phenotype was associated with females, atherogenic lipid profile, and overweight, indicating the importance of the nutritional monitoring of this population, aiming at reducing future cardiovascular diseases.

Lipodystrophic syndrome of HIV and associated factors: a study in a university hospital. / Síndrome lipodistrófica do HIV e seus fatores associados: um estudo em um hospital universitário.

The use of antiretroviral drugs has increased the survival of HIV patients, but may have side effects, such as lipodystrophic syndrome. This article aims to identify the frequency of the lipodystrophic syndrome and its associated factors in patients with HIV using antiretroviral therapy. It involved a cross-sectional study with HIV patients, monitored on an outpatient basis. The syndrome was evaluated by the association of two parameters: peripheral weight loss through the lipodystrophy severity scale and central fat accumulation, measured by the hip waist ratio. Poisson regression analysis was performed to identify the associated variables. Of the 104 patients evaluated, 27.9% presented the syndrome. After adjustment, the female sex (PRadjusted = 2.16 CI95% 1.43-3.39), being overweight (PRadjusted = 2.23 CI95% 1.35-2.65) and a longer period of use of antiretrovirals (PRadjusted = 1.64 CI95% 1.16-2.78), remained positively associated with the syndrome. On the other hand, a negative association with CD4 count £ 350 (PRadjusted = 0.39 CI95% 0.10-0.97) was observed The high prevalence of the syndrome and its association with specific groups reinforce the need for adequate follow-up and early identification to intervene in modifiable factors.

O uso de antirretroviral aumentou a sobrevida dos portadores do HIV, porém pode acarretar efeitos colaterais, como a síndrome lipodistrófica. O objetivo deste artigo é identificar a frequência da síndrome lipodistrófica e seus fatores associados em pacientes portadores do HIV em uso de terapia antiretroviral. Estudo transversal com pacientes acompanhados ambulatorialmente. A síndrome foi avaliada pela associação de dois parâmetros: emagrecimento periférico através da escala de gravidade de lipodistrofia e acúmulo de gordura central, mensurado pela relação cintura quadril. Para identificar as variáveis associadas foi realizada a análise de Regressão de Poisson. Dos 104 pacientes avaliados, 27,9% apresentaram a síndrome. Após ajuste, ser do sexo feminino (RPajustada = 2,16 IC95%1,43-3,39), ter excesso de peso (RPajustada = 2,23 IC95%1,35-2,65) e um maior tempo de uso dos antirretrovirais (RPajustada = 1,64 IC95%1,16-2,78) permaneceram positivamente associados à síndrome. Por outro lado, foi observada uma associação negativa com a contagem de CD4 £ 350 (RPajustada = 0,39 IC95%0,10-0,97). A alta prevalência da síndrome e sua associação com grupos específicos reforçam a necessidade do adequado acompanhamento e identificação precoce como forma de intervir nos fatores modificáveis.

Síndrome lipodistrófica do HIV e seus fatores associados: um estudo em um hospital universitário / Lipodystrophic syndrome of HIV and associated factors: a study in a university hospital

Resumo O uso de antirretroviral aumentou a sobrevida dos portadores do HIV, porém pode acarretar efeitos colaterais, como a síndrome lipodistrófica. O objetivo deste artigo é identificar a frequência da síndrome lipodistrófica e seus fatores associados em pacientes portadores do HIV em uso de terapia antiretroviral. Estudo transversal com pacientes acompanhados ambulatorialmente. A síndrome foi avaliada pela associação de dois parâmetros: emagrecimento periférico através da escala de gravidade de lipodistrofia e acúmulo de gordura central, mensurado pela relação cintura quadril. Para identificar as variáveis associadas foi realizada a análise de Regressão de Poisson. Dos 104 pacientes avaliados, 27,9% apresentaram a síndrome. Após ajuste, ser do sexo feminino (RPajustada = 2,16 IC95%1,43-3,39), ter excesso de peso (RPajustada = 2,23 IC95%1,35-2,65) e um maior tempo de uso dos antirretrovirais (RPajustada = 1,64 IC95%1,16-2,78) permaneceram positivamente associados à síndrome. Por outro lado, foi observada uma associação negativa com a contagem de CD4 £ 350 (RPajustada = 0,39 IC95%0,10-0,97). A alta prevalência da síndrome e sua associação com grupos específicos reforçam a necessidade do adequado acompanhamento e identificação precoce como forma de intervir nos fatores modificáveis.

Abstract The use of antiretroviral drugs has increased the survival of HIV patients, but may have side effects, such as lipodystrophic syndrome. This article aims to identify the frequency of the lipodystrophic syndrome and its associated factors in patients with HIV using antiretroviral therapy. It involved a cross-sectional study with HIV patients, monitored on an outpatient basis. The syndrome was evaluated by the association of two parameters: peripheral weight loss through the lipodystrophy severity scale and central fat accumulation, measured by the hip waist ratio. Poisson regression analysis was performed to identify the associated variables. Of the 104 patients evaluated, 27.9% presented the syndrome. After adjustment, the female sex (PRadjusted = 2.16 CI95% 1.43-3.39), being overweight (PRadjusted = 2.23 CI95% 1.35-2.65) and a longer period of use of antiretrovirals (PRadjusted = 1.64 CI95% 1.16-2.78), remained positively associated with the syndrome. On the other hand, a negative association with CD4 count £ 350 (PRadjusted = 0.39 CI95% 0.10-0.97) was observed The high prevalence of the syndrome and its association with specific groups reinforce the need for adequate follow-up and early identification to intervene in modifiable factors.

Discriminative power of an adapted version of Nutritional Risk Screening 2002 applied to Brazilian older adults / Poder diagnóstico discriminativo da versão adaptada do Nutritional Risk Screening 2002 administrada em idosos brasileiros

ABSTRACT Objective: To investigate the discriminative power of Nutritional Risk Screening 2002. Methods: A cross sectional study involving one hundred participants aged ≥60 years. The original and adapted versions of Nutritional Risk Screening 2002 and the Mini Nutritional Assessment were used. Nutritional Risk Screening 2002 adaptation consisted of a lower age cutoff (60 years or older) for addition of one extra point to the final score. Results: Screening using Nutritional Risk Screening 2002 revealed higher nutritional risk among patients aged ≥70 years (p=0.009), whereas screening using the adapted version of Nutritional Risk Screening 2002 revealed similar nutritional risk in both age groups (60-69 years and ≥70 years; p=0.117). Frequency of nutritional risk was highest when the Mini Nutritional Assessment was administered (52.7%), followed by the adapted and original versions of Nutritional Risk Screening 2002 (35.5% and 29.1%, respectively). Conclusion: The adapted version of Nutritional Risk Screening 2002 was more effective than the original version. However, further studies are needed to confirm these findings.

RESUMO Objetivo: Avaliar o poder de discriminação diagnóstica da ferramenta Nutritional Risk Screening 2002. Métodos: Estudo transversal com cem participantes com idade ≥60 anos. Foram aplicados o Nutritional Risk Screening 2002 original, o Nutritional Risk Screening 2002 adaptado e o Mini Nutritional Assessment. A adaptação do Nutritional Risk Screening 2002 consistiu em diminuir o critério de idade, incluindo pontuação adicional para 60 anos de idade ou mais. Resultados: Maior risco nutricional ocorreu nos ≥70 anos quando aplicado o Nutritional Risk Screening 2002 original (p=0,009), enquanto o Nutritional Risk Screening 2002 adaptado apresentou risco nutricional semelhante em ambos os grupos (60-69 anos e ≥70 anos; p=0,117). A frequência de risco nutricional foi maior no Mini Nutritional Assessment (52,7%), seguido do Nutritional Risk Screening 2002 adaptado (35,5%) e do Nutritional Risk Screening 2002 original (29,1%). Conclusão: A adaptação do Nutritional Risk Screening 2002 mostrou-se descritivamente mais eficaz do que a original, porém mais estudos devem ser realizados para confirmar os achados.