COVID-19 related to sarcopenia: Current perspectives on etiology, clinical implications, and nutritional rehabilitation

Sarcopenia is a progressive skeletal muscle disorder characterized by reduced strength and quality. Pathophysiological mechanisms, clinical aspects, and nutritional points were related to sarcopenia in COVID-19 found in skeletal muscle during and after the disease course, which corroborated the development of adverse events. Declining physical activity, insufficient protein intake, and worsened proinflammatory response have been shown to have negative consequences on muscle protein synthesis, potentiating the risk of acute sarcopenia. Obesity sarcopenia has also been shown to worsen the prognosis of patients with SARS-CoV-2. Nutritional rehabilitation is used to prevent or minimize the development of acute sarcopenia. Dietary recommendations include increased energy supply and protein intake of 1.2 to 2.0 g/kg of body weight. Evidence suggests that aging with sedentary behaviors, pathophysiological changes, and inflammation alter body composition. In addition, nutritional deficiencies are predictors and aggravators of acute sarcopenia in COVID-19.

Sarcopenia é um distúrbio progressivo do músculo esquelético caracterizado pela redução da força e qualidade. Mecanismos fisiopatológicos, aspectos clínicos e nutricionais foram relacionados à sarcopenia no COVID-19 encontrada no músculo esquelético, durante e após o curso da doença, o que corroborou para o desenvolvimento de eventos adversos. O declínio da atividade física, a ingestão insuficiente de proteínas e piora da resposta pró-inflamatória demonstraram ter consequências negativas na síntese de proteínas musculares, potencializando risco de sarcopenia. A obesidade sarcopênica também demonstrou piorar o prognóstico de pacientes infectados com SARS-CoV-2. A reabilitação nutricional pode prevenir ou minimizar o desenvolvimento de sarcopenia. As recomendações dietéticas incluem maior oferta de energia e maior ingestão de proteínas de 1,2 a 2,0 g/kg de peso corporal. Evidências sugerem que o envelhecimento com comportamentos sedentários, alterações fisiopatológicas e inflamação, alterações na composição corporal, deficiências nutricionais são preditores e agravantes da sarcopenia aguda na COVID-19.

Fatores associados à terapia nutricional domiciliar em pacientes sob cuidados paliativos / Factors associated with home nutritional therapy in patients under palliative care

ntrodução: A desnutrição é uma das condições frequentemente observadas em pacientes sob cuidados paliativos, afetando a via de alimentação e impactando na diminuição da ingestão alimentar. O atendimento nutricional permite a identificação das alterações nutricionais, direcionando para terapia nutricional adequada. Objetivo: Analisar a terapia nutricional domiciliar e identificar o estado nutricional em pacientes sob cuidados paliativos no domicílio. Método: Estudo prospectivo, observacional com pacientes do Programa Melhor em Casa, em Guarapuava-PR. Foram avaliados por meio de anamnese, que compreendia diagnóstico clínico, exame físico, caracterização e intercorrências da dieta, SARC-F e avaliação antropométrica. Resultados: Participaram do estudo 24 pacientes, com média de idade 70,2+15,0 anos. Os principais diagnóstico clínicos foram: 45,83% câncer e 45,83% doença neurológica. O baixo peso e a classificação sugestiva de sarcopenia predominaram nos avaliados, sendo 54,17% e 87,5%, respectivamente. A via de acesso para alimentação prevalente foi a oral (45,8%), seguida de 41,7% para sonda nasoenteral; a fórmula mais utiliza foi a hiperproteica. A maioria apresentou sinal da asa quebrada (70,8%), perda da bola de Bichat (66,7%) e perda de massa nos membros superiores e inferiores. O diagnóstico nutricional padronizado mais frequente foi NC-3.2 (perda de peso não intencional), seguido de 41,7% com NI-1.2 (ingestão de energia subótima). Conclusão: Observou-se que a maioria dos pacientes eram idosos, acamados, com doença neurológica e câncer. Em relação ao estado nutricional, a maioria apresentou baixo peso e sinais de desnutrição. O atendimento nutricional com pacientes em cuidados paliativos se faz necessário, pois são pacientes com risco nutricional.

Introduction: Malnutrition is one of the most common conditions seen in palliative care patients, which can affect the feeding route and decrease food intake. Nutritional counseling allows the detection of dietary changes, and referral to appropriate nutritional therapy. Aim: The purpose of this study was to analyze home nutritional therapy, and identify nutrient-related diagnoses in home palliative care patients. Materials and methods: It's a prospective, observational study involving patients assisted by the "Better at Home Program", in Guarapuava - PR. Anamnesis was carried out to assess the patients, which included clinical diagnosis, physical examination, diet characterization and complications, SARC-F, and anthropometric assessment. Results: The study included 24 patients, with an average age of 70,2+15,0. The most frequent clinical diagnoses were cancer (45.83 percent) and neurological disease (45.83 percent). Low weight and a classification indicative of sarcopenia predominated among the patients, accounting for 54.17% and 87.55%, respectively. The most common feeding route was oral (45.8%), followed by nasoenteral feeding l (41.7%). The most commonly used formula was the hyperproteic. The majority of patients had sunken temples (70.8%), loss of Bichat's fat pad (66.7%), and loss of muscle mass in the upper and lower limbs. The most frequent standardized nutrition diagnosis was NC-3.2 (unintentional weight loss), followed by 41.7% NI-1.2 (suboptimal energy intake). Conclusion: Most patients were elderly, bedridden, and had neurologic disease or cancer. Regarding the nutritional status, the majority were underweight and exhibited signs of malnutrition. Palliative care patients require nutritional therapy since they are at risk of malnutrition

Comparação do efeito de beta alanina, bicarbonato de sódio e limão como agentes tamponantes entre ciclistas em exercício de alta intensidade / Comparison of the effect of beta alanine, sodium bicarbonate and lemon as tamponant agents among high-intensity exercise cyclists

Alguns suplementos exercem atividade tamponante e têm sido reconhecidos por sua contribuição anaeróbica em exercícios de alta intensidade, retardando a fadiga muscular periférica e potencializando assim a performance esportiva. O objetivo deste estudo foi comparar o benefício ergogênico no tamponamento e dano muscular, dos suplementos beta alanina, bicarbonato de sódio e suco de limão por meio da dosagem de lactato sanguíneo e creatinofosfoquinase (CPK) e na performance de ciclistas submetidos a exercício anaeróbico de alta intensidade. Estudo transversal crossover, realizado em quatro etapas, com ciclistas do sexo masculino. A suplementação foi constituída de 6 g de beta alanina, 0,2 g/kg de bicarbonato de sódio e 30 mL de suco de limão. Lactato sanguíneo e enzima CPK foram dosados pelo método teste ultravioleta enzimático e cinético, respectivamente, em cada uma das etapas. A performance correspondeu à rotação máxima por minuto (RPM) da Air Bike. Participaram do estudo sete ciclistas, com média de idade de 31,14 ± 3,71 anos. O lactato e a CPK apresentaram significância entre os momentos em todas as etapas avaliadas, porém as suplementações comparadas entre si não apresentaram diferença estatística. Não houve melhora da performance (p>0,05) com as utilizações de bicarbonato de sódio, beta alanina e suco de limão em ciclistas. Para os parâmetros avaliados, nenhum dos suplementos apresentou superioridade nas variáveis de tamponamento, dano muscular e performance no treinamento.

Some supplements exert buffering activity and have been recognized for their anaerobic contribution to high-intensity exercise, delaying peripheral muscle fatigue and thus enhancing sports performance. The aim of this study was to compare the ergogenic benefit in muscle buffering and damage of beta alanine, sodium bicarbonate and lemon juice supplements through the measurement of blood lactate and creatine phosphokinase (CPK) and on the performance of cyclists submitted to high intensity anaerobic exercise. Cross-sectional study, carried out in 4 stages, with male cyclists. Supplementation was 6 g beta alanine, 0.2 g/kg of sodium bicarbonate and 30 mL of lemon juice. Blood lactate and creatine phosphokinase enzyme were measured by the enzymatic and kinetic ultraviolet test method, respectively, in each of the steps. Performance corresponded to the maximum rotation per minute (RPM) of the Air Bike. Seven cyclists participated in the study, with a mean age of 31.14 ± 3.71 years. Lactate and CPK presented significance between the moments in all the evaluated stages, however the supplements compared to each other showed no statistical difference. There was no performance improvement (p>0.05) with the use of sodium bicarbonate, beta alanine and lemon juice in cyclists. For the parameters evaluated, none of the supplements showed superiority in the variables of buffering, muscle damage and training performance.

Clinical and nutritional characteristics on overall survival impact in patients with gastrointestinal cancer.

BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Weight loss is present in most cancer patients, being even more frequent in gastrointestinal tract tumors (GIT). Malnourished patients may be at greater toxicity risk during treatment, which may interfere with survival. Tumor-triggered hypercatabolism can lead to impaired nutritional status. In addition, other factors such as the presence of nutritional impact symptoms (NIS) can lead to decrease food consumption, influencing weight loss. The purpose of this study was verify nutritional status and understand which factors are related to survival and weight loss in patients with gastrointestinal tract cancers. METHODS: This study is a retrospective cross-sectional, with data collected from patient's medical records with the gastrointestinal tract cancers, between the years 2012-2019. Data were classified of tumor location, disease staging, weight change, number of nutritional impact symptoms and diet at the treatment beginning. Survival was calculated using the start of treatment and death dates. RESULTS: A total of 388 medical patient's records were analyzed, most of which presented weight loss (82.5%) with an average weight loss of 9.0 kg representing 12.2% of body weight. The main NIS presented by the patients were dry mouth, abdominal pain, constipation and esophagitis. According to predetermined groups, the highest weight loss percentages were for patients with stomach and pancreatic cancer, Stage 4, the presence of 3 or more NIS and enteral diet. The lowest survival and highest death risk were observed at the univariable analysis to patients that have the presence of 3 or more NIS 8.3 months and HR 1.51 (IC95% 1.1-2.1) and to the multivariable analysis, for patients with pancreatic cancer 4.8 months HR 3.13 (IC95% 1.9-5.2), stage IV 9.8 months and HR 4.8 (IC95% 1.7-13.2). CONCLUSION: Tumor location, cancer stage and the presence of nutritional impact symptoms influenced weight loss and survival of oncologic patients.

ADIPONECTIN, VITAMIN D AND NUTRITIONAL STATUS IN PATIENTS WITH ADVANCED COLORECTAL CANCER OR DURING FOLLOW-UP.

BACKGROUND: Considering the high incidence of colorectal cancer (CRC) related deaths, many studies have investigated variables that can affect survival, with the aim of prolonging survival. The nutritional status can also be predict survival in patients with CRC. OBJECTIVE: The aim of the present study was to evaluate if BMI, %FAT, PhA, PG-SGA, adiponectin levels, and vitamin D levels are relevant to the characterization and differentiation of patients with advanced CRC and patients with a history of CRC. METHODS: The study was carried out by patients with advanced colorectal cancer (Group 1) and patients in follow-up after colorectal cancer treatment (Group 2). Nutritional status was assessed using the body mass index, body fat percentage, phase angle from bioelectrical impedance, Patient-Generated Subjective Global Assessment score. Adiponectin concentrations were determined using an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay, and vitamin D levels were measured using high performance liquid chromatography. RESULTS: Groups 1 and 2 consisted of 23 and 27 patients, respectively. The body mass index, body fat percentage, phase angle, vitamin D and adiponectin levels were not significantly different between the groups. The mean Patient-Generated Subjective Global Assessment score was significantly higher in group 1 compared with group 2, and was significantly correlated with the long-term mortality risk. CONCLUSION: Among the nutritional status parameters, only the Patient-Generated Subjective Global Assessment score was significantly different between the groups and was an important predictor of survival in patients with advanced colorectal cancer.

Análise da efetividade de estratégia nutricional em mulheres com síndrome metabólica / Analysis of the efficaciousness of nutritional strategy in females with metabolic syndrome

O objetivo deste estudo foi analisar a efetividade de uma estratégia nutricional em mulheres obesas com Síndrome Metabólica (SM). Estudo longitudinal caso-controle estruturado com dois grupos, sendo mulheres obesas com diagnóstico clínico de SM (Grupo Caso) e mulheres obesas sem diagnóstico de SM (Grupo Controle), em acompanhamento nutricional na Clínica Escola de Nutrição da Unicentro. A coleta de dados ocorreu em duas etapas, com intervalos de um mês, sendo realizadas medidas antropométricas, análise do consumo alimentar e exames bioquímicos. A estratégia nutricional utilizada foram orientações nutricionais e plano alimentar individualizado. Foram avaliadas 20 mulheres, cada grupo com número equivalente. Pacientes com SM apresentaram valores de CC e glicemia em jejum superiores ao grupo controle (p<0,005), ingestão de ácidos graxos acima do recomendado. A intervenção nutricional foi efetiva em pacientes com SM, demonstrando em curto prazo melhora da qualidade da alimentação e do perfil sérico glicêmico e lipídico, redução de medidas antropométricas.

The efficaciousness of nutritional strategy in obese females with metabolic syndrome (MS) is evaluated. Current case-controlled longitudinal study was structured on two groups, with obese women with a clinical diagnosis of MS (Case Group) and obese females without MS (Control Group), within the context of nutritional follow-up in the Clinical Nutritional School of the Unicentro. Data were collected in two stages, at a month´s interval, with anthropometric measurements, analysis of food consumption and biochemical tests. Nutritional strategy comprised nutritional supervision and personal food planning. Twenty females were assessed for each group. MS patients had CC and glycaemia rates higher than those of control group (p<0.005) and ingestion of fatty acids above that recommended. Nutritional intervention was effective in patients with MS and revealed that in a short time there was an improvement in food quality, in glycemic and lipid serum and in anthropometric measurements.

Impact of genetic mutations and nutritional status on the survival of patients with colorectal cancer.

BACKGROUND: The prognosis of colorectal cancer (CRC) patients can be influenced by genetic mutations and nutritional status. The relationship between these variables is unclear. The objective of the study was to verify the variables involved in the nutritional status and genetic mutations, which correlate with survival of CRC patients. METHODS: Patients with surgical intervention for tumor resection were evaluated using body mass index, nutritional screening, patient self-produced global subjective assessment, phase angle, and computed tomography to calculate the areas of visceral adipose tissue (VAT) and subcutaneous adipose tissue, and muscle mass for the determination of sarcopenia. Ten gene mutations involved in CRC carcinogenesis were studied (PIK3CA, KRAS, BRAF, EGFR, NRAS, TP53, APC, PTEN, SMAD4, and FBXW7). DNA was extracted from fresh tumor or paraffin tissues. RESULTS: Of the 46 patients, 29 (64.4%) were at nutritional risk and 21 (45.7%) were moderately malnourished. However, there was a high percentage of VAT in 24 (61.5%) and sarcopenia in 19 (48.7%) patients. These variables were associated with a higher risk of mortality. Nutritional risk, moderate or severe malnutrition, phase angle < 5°, VAT < 163.8 cm2 in men and <  80.1 cm2 in women, and sarcopenia were associated with the relative risk of death, with respective hazard ratios/odds ratios and 95% confidence intervals of 8.77 (1.14-67.1), 3.95 (1.11-14.0), 3.79 (1.10-13.1), 3.43 (1.03-11.4), and 3.95 (1.06-14.6). Increased VAT was associated with a lower risk of death, even in patients older than 60 years or those harboring mutated KRAS. CONCLUSIONS: Patients with positive indicators for malnutrition or risk of malnutrition had an increased risk of death. No relationship was identified between the presence of mutations and survival.

Adiponectina, vitamina D e estado nutricional em pacientes com câncer colorretal avançado e em seguimento / Adiponectin, vitamin d and nutritional status in patients with advanced colorectal cancer or during follow-up

ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Considering the high incidence of colorectal cancer (CRC) related deaths, many studies have investigated variables that can affect survival, with the aim of prolonging survival. The nutritional status can also be predict survival in patients with CRC. OBJECTIVE: The aim of the present study was to evaluate if BMI, %FAT, PhA, PG-SGA, adiponectin levels, and vitamin D levels are relevant to the characterization and differentiation of patients with advanced CRC and patients with a history of CRC. METHODS: The study was carried out by patients with advanced colorectal cancer (Group 1) and patients in follow-up after colorectal cancer treatment (Group 2). Nutritional status was assessed using the body mass index, body fat percentage, phase angle from bioelectrical impedance, Patient-Generated Subjective Global Assessment score. Adiponectin concentrations were determined using an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay, and vitamin D levels were measured using high performance liquid chromatography. RESULTS: Groups 1 and 2 consisted of 23 and 27 patients, respectively. The body mass index, body fat percentage, phase angle, vitamin D and adiponectin levels were not significantly different between the groups. The mean Patient-Generated Subjective Global Assessment score was significantly higher in group 1 compared with group 2, and was significantly correlated with the long-term mortality risk. CONCLUSION: Among the nutritional status parameters, only the Patient-Generated Subjective Global Assessment score was significantly different between the groups and was an important predictor of survival in patients with advanced colorectal cancer.

RESUMO CONTEXTO: Considerando a alta incidência de óbitos devido ao câncer coloretal (CCR), estudos investigaram variáveis que podem afetar a sobrevida, com objetivo de prolongar a sobrevida. O estado nutricional desses pacientes também pode predizer a sobrevida. OBJETIVO: O objetivo do presente estudo foi avaliar se o índice de massa corporal (IMC), a porcentagem de gordura, os níveis séricos de adiponectina e de vitamina D são relevantes para a caracterização e diferenciação de pacientes com CCR avançado e pacientes com histórico de CCR. MÉTODOS: O estudo foi realizado por pacientes com câncer colorretal avançado (Grupo 1) e pacientes em acompanhamento após o tratamento do CCR (Grupo 2). O estado nutricional foi avaliado por meio do IMC, percentual de gordura corporal, ângulo de fase da bioimpedância elétrica, escore de Avaliação Global Subjetiva Gerada pelo Paciente. As concentrações de adiponectina foram determinadas por ELISA e os níveis de vitamina D foram medidos por meio de cromatografia líquida de alta performance. RESULTADOS: Os grupos 1 e 2 consistiram de 23 e 27 pacientes, respectivamente. O IMC, percentual de gordura corporal, ângulo de fase, níveis de vitamina D e adiponectina não foram significativamente diferentes entre os grupos. O escore médio da Avaliação Global Subjetiva Gerada pelo Paciente foi significativamente maior no grupo 1 em comparação com o Grupo 2, e foi significativamente correlacionado com o risco de mortalidade a longo prazo. CONCLUSÃO: Entre os indicadores do estado nutricional, apenas o escore da Avaliação Global Subjetiva Gerada pelo Paciente foi significativamente diferente entre os grupos e foi um importante preditor de sobrevida em pacientes com câncer colorretal avançado.

Can fish oil supplementation in breast cancer patients with neoadjuvant chemotherapy alter nutritional, biochemical and immunological parameters? / Suplementação de óleo de peixe em pacientes com câncer de mama com quimioterapia neoadjuvante pode alterar parâmetros nutricionais, bioquímicos e imunológicos?

The aim of this study was to evaluate the n-3 fatty acid supplementation effects in breast cancer patients. Methods: it was a prospective longitudinal study performed in breast cancer patients supplemented with fish oil during 8 weeks in neoadjuvant AC-T regimen. Anthropometric, Bioelectrical impedance (BIA) ((Lean Body Mass (LBM), and Phase Angle (PA)), food consumption, nutritional impact symptoms (NIS), metabolic and inflammatory profile were evaluated for 2 months. Results: supplemented patients presented weight gain of 1.4 kg, representing 1.8% of body weight. LBM was 42.3 Kg and PA 6.1º. Nausea, diarrhea and anorexia were the main NIS with reduction in incidence with the supplementation, but xerostomia and heartburn had increase. There was significant drop in hemoglobin values to 12.3 mg/ dL, metabolic parameters and nutritional prognosis (CRP/albumin ratio) were not altered. Cytokines levels of TNF-α and interleukin-6 did not change, however interleukin-2 have shown significant increasing. Conclusion: Body weight gain was noticed in breast cancer patients, independent of food consumption. Fish oil supplementation during neoadjuvant chemotherapy was able to reduce NIS incidence, but not avoiding the decrease of hemoglobin levels, but it keeps the maintenance of proinflammatory parameters, except for increased the cytokine IL-2 (AU)

O objetivo foi avaliar os efeitos da suplementação de ácidos graxos n-3 em pacientes com câncer de mama. Metodologia: estudo prospectivo longitudinal realizado em pacientes suplementados com óleo de peixe durante 8 semanas em quimioterapia neoadjuvante com regime AC-T. Antropometria e impedância bioelétrica (massa corporal magra (massa magra) - ângulo de fase (AP)), consumo alimentar, sintomas de impacto nutricional (SIN) e perfil metabólico e inflamatório foram avaliados. Resultados:Os pacientes apresentaram ganho de peso de 1,4 kg, representando 1,8% do peso corporal. LBM foi 42,3 kg e AP 6,1º. Náusea, diarreia e anorexia foram o SIN com redução na incidência com a suplementação, mas a xerostomia e a azia aumentaram. Houve uma queda significativa nos valores de hemoglobina para 12,3 mg/dL, parâmetros metabólicos e prognóstico nutricional (relação PCR/albumina) não foram alterados. Os níveis de citocinas de TNF-α e interleucina-6 não mudaram, entretanto a interleucina-2 mostrou um aumento significativo. Conclusão: O ganho de peso corporal foi observado nas pacientes com câncer de mama, independente do consumo alimentar. Durante a quimioterapia neoadjuvante com suplementação de óleo de peixe houve redução da presença de SIN, diminuição dos níveis de hemoglobina e manutenção de parâmetros bioquímicos e inflamatórios, exceto pelo aumento da citocina IL-2 (AU)

Ação de prebióticos e simbióticos na obstipação intestinal de indivíduos com paralisia cerebral / Action of prebiotics and symbiotic on constipation bowel in individuals with cerebral paralysis

Introdução: A adição de simbióticos em fórmulas alimentares é evidenciada como uma opção para melhorar a imunidade e reduzir os distúrbios gastrointestinais, como a obstipação intestinal em indivíduos com paralisa cerebral. Objetivo: Avaliar o funcionamento intestinal de indivíduos com paralisia cerebral que receberam intervenção nutricional por meio da suplementação de simbióticos e consumo de alimentos prebióticos. Métodos: O estudo foi realizado com crianças e adolescentes da Associação Pais e Amigos dos Excepcionais de Guarapuava-PR. Estudo de curta comunicação caracterizado por dois grupos: Grupo com suplementação de simbióticos, no qual foi orientado a suplementação diária de colônia 4x109 Bifidobacterium infantis, Bifidobacterium longum, Lactobacilus casei, Lactobacilus plantarum, Lactobacilus rhamnosus e 2g Frutooligossacarídeos, em forma de sachê e Grupo orientação nutricional com foco no consumo de alimentos prebióticos, o qual recebeu orientações nutricionais com o objetivo de consumo diário de alimentos com prebióticos. A coleta de dados foi realizada por meio de dois questionários e avaliação antropométrica no início das intervenções nutricionais e após 2 meses as intervenções. Resultados: Participaram do estudo 20 indivíduos, sendo 10 em cada grupo. Por meio da avaliação antropométrica identificou-se aumento de peso do grupo simbiótico e orientação nutricional. Observou-se melhora significante na consistência das fezes após 2 meses de avaliação no grupo simbióticos (p=0,002) e no grupo orientação nutricional (p=0,005). Conclusão: A suplementação com simbióticos como a orientação nutricional auxiliou no aumento da frequência de evacuações e melhorou a consistência das fezes nestes indivíduos

Introduction: The addition of symbiotics in dietary formulas is evidenced as an option to improve immunity and reduce gastrointestinal disorders such as intestinal constipation in individuals with cerebral palsy. Objetive: To assess the bowel function of individuals with cerebral palsy who received nutritional intervention through supplementation symbiotic and prebiotics food consumption. Methods: The study was conducted with children and adolescents of Parents and Friends of Exceptional Guarapuava- PR. Short communication study was characterized by two groups: Group with synbiotic supplementation, which was instructed to daily supplementation colony 4x109 Bifidobacterium infantis, Bifidobacterium longum, Lactobacillus casei, Lactobacillus plantarum, Lactobacillus rhamnosus and 2g Fructooligosaccharides, shaped sachet and Nutritional counseling group focusing on consumer prebiotic foods, which received nutritional guidelines with the aim of daily consumption of food with prebiotics. Data collection was performed by means of two questionnaires and anthropometric assessment at the beginning of nutritional interventions and 2 months after the intervention. Results: Through anthropometric assessment identified an increase in weight of the symbiotic group and nutritional counseling. There was significant improvement in stool consistency after 2 months of evaluation in the symbiotic group (p=0.002) and nutritional counseling group (p=0.005). Conclusion: The supplementation with both symbiotic as nutritional counseling assisted in increased frequency of bowel movements and improved stool consistency in these individuals

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Alterações nutricionais e fatores associados em pacientes hospitalizados por Pancreatite Aguda / Nutritional changes and factors associated with patients hospitalized by Acute Pancreatitis

Introdução: A pancreatite aguda (PA) é uma inflamação abrupta do pâncreas. Esta doença pode influenciar em alguns fatores, como alterações no estado nutricional e na ingestão alimentar. Objetivo: Estimar o estado nutricional, a dieta intrahospitalar e os fatores associados à doença em pacientes hospitalizados por PA. Método: Estudo transversal com pacientes diagnosticados com PA durante hospitalização. O estado nutricional dos pacientes foi avaliado por meio de peso e estatura para posterior cálculo do índice de massa corporal (IMC) e consumo dietético (com recordatório de dia alimentar habitual) e hospitalar (com avaliação da aceitação da dieta). Resultados: Foram avaliados 26 pacientes sendo 57,7% do sexo masculino e 46,1% hospitalizados por pancreatite de causa biliar. O sintoma mais comum apresentado foi a dor abdominal (57,7%) e 53,8% estavam em eutrofia no momento da avaliação de acordo com o IMC. Este valor não foi significativo quando comparado os sexos (p>0,05). A maioria dos pacientes recebeu prescrição de jejum (57,7%); 61,5% apresentaram perda de peso, não houve diferença estatística quando se comparou as variáveis do estudo com a classificação do estado nutricional (p>0,05). Conclusão: A maior parte dos pacientes estava com estado nutricional adequado, com ressalvas pois haviam relatos de perda de peso na maioria dos avaliados. A prescrição de jejum esteve presente na maior parte da amostra.

Introduction: Acute pancreatitis (AP) is an abrupt inflammation of the pancreas. This disease may influence some factors, such as changes in nutritional status and food intake. Objective: Evaluate the nutritional status, the hospital diet and the factors associated with the disease in patients hospitalized (BMI) and habitual with usual intake (food day recall) and hospital (with evaluation of diet acceptance). Results: Twenty-Six inpatients were evaluated 57.7% were male and 46.1% were hospitalized for biliary pancreatitis. The most common symptom presented was abdominal pain (57.7%) and according to BMI 53.8% were eutrophic at the time of evaluation, and was not significant when compared to sex (p> 0.05). Most patients received fasting prescription (57.7%); 61.5% presented weight loss, there was no statistical difference when comparing the study variables with the nutritional status classification (p> 0.05). Conclusion: The majority of inpatients had normal nutritional status, with reservations because there was a report of weight loss in the majority of the evaluated ones. The fasting prescription was present in most of the sample.

Práticas alimentares de pacientes em pós operatório de cirurgia bariátrica: revisão integrativa / Food practices of patients in postoperative surgery of bariatric surgery: integration review

Objetivo: Verificar na literatura quais são os hábitos alimentares comuns no pós-operatório de pacientes que foram submetidos à cirurgia bariátrica. Método: Por meio da questão norteadora "Qual a abordagem da literatura quanto às práticas alimentares adotadas por pacientes após cirurgia bariátrica?", realizou-se uma síntese dos artigos relacionados ao tema, disponibilizados nas bases de dados PubMed, Science Direct, LILACS, Portal de Periódicos Capes e SciELO, considerando autores, ano de publicação, objetivos, instrumentos utilizados para a coleta de dados e principais achados. Resultados: Foram encontrados 86 artigos, dos quais apenas 13 eram de interesse para esta revisão. A adesão no tratamento nutricional no período pós-operatório é reduzida em função do elevado percentual de desistência, associado ao abandono do estilo de vida saudável devido aos transtornos psicológicos e compulsão alimentar. Observou-se um consumo elevado de açúcares simples e alimentos gordurosos, que costumam levar ao reganho de peso após a realização da cirurgia. Conclusões: Faz-se necessário aconselhamento psicológico e nutricional para que a perda de peso e o pós-operatório ocorram de forma saudável e eficaz. Evidenciou-se a importância de novos estudos sobre as práticas alimentares adotadas por pacientes após a cirurgia, a fim de preservar a saúde dos mesmos.

Objective: The aim was to verify on the literature the common postoperative eating habits of patients who were underwent to bariatric surgery. Methods: A guiding question was made for this study: "What is the approach of the literature regarding dietary practices for patients after bariatric surgery?". A synthesis of articles related to the topic was made, searching in available databases as PubMed, Science Direct, LILACS, Portal de Periódicos Capes and SciELO, considering authors, year of publication, objectives, instruments used for data collection and main findings. Results: Eighty-six articles were found but only 13 were considered of interest to this review. The accession to the nutritional treatment in the postoperative period is reduced due to the high percentage of waiver, associated with the abandonment of healthy lifestyle by psychological disorders and binge eating. There was a high intake of simple sugars and fatty foods, which often lead to weight regained some years after the surgery. Conclusions: Nutritional and psychological counseling are both necessary for a healthy and effectively weight loss in postoperative period. It was evidenced the importance of further studies on feeding practices adopted by patients after surgery, to preserve the human health.(AU)

Incidência de caquexia, anemia e sintomas de impacto nutricional em pacientes oncológicos / Cachexia incidence, anemia and nutritional impact symptoms in cancer patients

Sintomas de impacto nutricional (SIN) e anemia são alterações fisiológicas frequentemente observadas em pacientes oncológicos antes do diagnóstico e durante o tratamento da radioterapia e quimioterapia podendo interferir na condição geral do paciente e na incidência da caquexia do câncer. O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar a incidência de caquexia, SIN e anemia em pacientes oncológicos. Foi avaliado o peso, sintomas que interferem no consumo alimentar e a hemoglobina (usual/inicial/final) em pacientes com câncer atendidos no ambulatório de oncologia em GuarapuavaPR, vinculado ao Sistema Único de Saúde. Participaram do estudo 147 pacientes, sendo o câncer de mama o mais prevalente (45,6%). A caquexia esteve presente em diferentes graus no momento do diagnóstico ao final do tratamento. Ao agrupar por tipos de câncer no período inicial ao tratamento o câncer de estômago foi o que apresentou maior percentual de caquexia terminal (n=5, 31,3%) e o câncer de mama o que apresentou maior percentual de ganho de peso (n=25; 37,3%), com consequente redução dos indivíduos com caquexia. No período final do tratamento os pacientes com câncer de estômago mantiveram a maior prevalência de caquexia terminal (n=7; 43,8%) e o câncer de mama o que apresentou maior ganho de peso (n=39; 58,2%). Os sintomas de impacto nutricional mais frequentes foram xerostomia (n=84; 57,1%) e constipação intestinal (n=33; 22,4%). Entre os períodos, pacientes com câncer de estômago apresentaram maior percentual de anemia, respectivamente (n=10; 62,5%; n=11; 68,8%), e somente os pacientes com câncer de mama que apresentaram diferença significante (p=0,01). Evidenciou-se no estudo grande prevalência de caquexia, frequente incidência de anemia e de sintomas de impacto nutricional.

Nutritional Impact Symptoms (NIS) and anemia are physiological changes commonly observed in cancer patients at earlier the diagnosis and during the radiotherapy and chemotherapy therapy that may interfere in general condition and cancer cachexia incidence. The goal of this study was evaluate cachexia, NIS and anemia incidence in cancer patients. It was evaluated, weight symptoms that interfere in food consumption and hemoglobin (usual/initial/ending period) in cancer patients attended in oncology clinic at Guarapuava-PR, linked to Brazil's publicly funded health care system (SUS). It was enrolled 147 patients, and breast cancer was more prevalent (45.6%). Cachexia has been present in varying degrees at the diagnosis to treatment ending. Grouping by cancer type in treatment initial period, stomach cancer has shown the highest terminal cachexia percentage (n= 5, 31.3%) and breast cancer presented highest weight gain percentage (n = 25; 37.3%) with consequent reduction in cachexia subjects. At the treatment ending, stomach cancer patients remained highest terminal cachexia prevalence (n = 7; 43.8%) and breast cancer presented highest weight gain (n = 39; 58.2%). The most frequent NIS were xerostomia (n=84, 57.1%) and constipation (n=33, 22.4%). Between periods, stomach cancer patients have had higher of anemia percentage, respectively (n = 10, 62.5%; n = 11; 68.8%), and only breast cancer patients have had significant difference (p = 0.01). It was demonstrated in this study that greater cachexia degree is the most common incidence of anemia and symptoms of nutritional impact. It was evident in this study, high cachexia prevalence, frequent anemia and nutritional impact symptoms incidence.