ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Fat, muscle, and bone are endocrine organs capable of affecting the metabolic profile and cardiovascular risk. Relating these components is important to the establishment of early intervention strategies for overweight patients. AIMS: This study aimed to evaluate the influence of body mass components on the metabolic profile and cardiovascular risk in the preoperative period of bariatric surgery. METHODS: A cross-sectional study was conducted with patients admitted for bariatric surgery at a university hospital in the city of Recife, Brazil, between 2018 and 2019. Body composition was determined using dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry. Cardiovascular risk was assessed using the Framingham risk score. Data were collected on anthropometric, clinical, and lifestyle characteristics. The lipid profile (total cholesterol, high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, and triglycerides), blood glucose, and vitamin D were determined using the standard methods of the hospital laboratory. RESULTS: A total of 60 patients were analyzed, 86.7% of whom had comorbidities, 33.3% had moderate/high cardiovascular risk, and 71.4% had vitamin D insufficiency/deficiency. Lower lean body mass (adjusted PR 3.24; 95%CI 1.19–5.77) was independently associated with the severity of obesity. The body mass index and waist circumference were negatively correlated with lean body mass (r=-0.52; p<0.01)/r=-0.36; p<0.01). Lean body mass was negatively correlated with fat mass (r=-0.26; p<0.05), trunk fat (r=-0.29; p<0.05), fasting glucose (r=-0.26; p<0.05), and bone mineral density (r=-0.26; p<0.05). A total of 84.2% of individuals with less trunk fat tended to have low cardiovascular risk (p=0.05). However, physical inactivity (adjusted PR 2.14; 95%CI 1.19–5.54) and the risk of alcohol dependence (adjusted PR 2.41; 95%CI 1.76–4.15) were the only variables independently associated with cardiovascular risk. CONCLUSION: Obese patients in the preoperative period of bariatric surgery with less trunk fat tended to have low cardiovascular risk. However, the other components of body mass were also not associated with cardiovascular risk.

RESUMO RACIONAL: O tecido adiposo, músculos e ossos representam órgãos endócrinos, capazes de interferir no perfil metabólico e risco cardiovascular. Relacionar esses componentes será importante para estratégias de intervenção precoce, em obesos. OBJETIVOS: Avaliar a influência dos compartimentos da massa corporal, sobre o perfil metabólico e risco cardiovascular, no pré-operatório de cirurgia bariátrica. MÉTODOS: Estudo transversal, com pacientes admitidos para cirurgia bariátrica, em hospital universitário. A composição corporal foi avaliada pela absortometria radiológica de dupla energia e o risco cardiovascular pelo escore de risco de Framingham. Foram analisadas variáveis antropométricas, clínicas e de estilo de vida. Foi avaliado perfil lipídico (colesterol total, HDL-c, LDL-c, triglicerídeos), glicemia e vitamina D, utilizando a metodologia padrão. RESULTADOS: Foram analisados 60 pacientes, 86,7% apresentavam comorbidades, 33,3% risco cardiovascular moderado/elevado e 71,4% insuficiência/deficiência de vitamina D. Menor massa corporal magra associou-se à gravidade da obesidade. O índice de massa corpórea e a circunferência da cintura correlacionaram-se negativamente com a massa corporal magra (r=-0,52; p<0,01)/r=-0,36; p<0,01). A massa corporal magra correlacionou-se negativamente com a massa gorda (r=-0,26; p<0,05), gordura troncular (r=-0,29; p<0,05), glicemia de jejum (r=-0,26; p<0,05) e densidade mineral óssea (r=-0,26; p<0,05). Ao todo, 84,2% dos indivíduos com menos gordura troncular apresentaram tendência a baixo risco cardiovascular (p=0,05). Contudo, inatividade física (razão de prevalência ajustada 2,14; IC95% 1,19–5,54) e risco de dependência alcoólica foram as únicas variáveis independentemente associadas ao risco cardiovascular. CONCLUSÕES: Os pacientes obesos em pré-operatório de cirurgia bariátrica com menos gordura troncular, apresentaram tendência a baixo risco cadiovascular. Contudo, o risco cardiovascular também não foi associado aos demais componentes da massa corporal.

ABSTRACT Objective To identify the association between dietary patterns and nutritional status in adolescent freshmen at a public university in Northeastern Brazil. Methods In this cross-sectional study anthropometric variables, body composition and food intake were collected and assessed using the food frequency questionnaire. Dietary patterns were evaluated through factor analysis using the principal component extraction method. Results Two dietary patterns were identified: “Western” pattern, consisting of foods with high energy density and low nutritional value, and the “traditional Brazilian” pattern, with foods from Brazilian cuisine such as rice, beans, corn, roots and tubers, fruits, greens and vegetables. The multiple regression analysis revealed a negative association between the “traditional Brazilian” pattern and both excess weight and body fat in females. Conclusion A healthy dietary pattern with typical local cuisine foods can offer protection to health and should be encouraged.

RESUMO Objetivo Identificar a associação entre padrões alimentares e estado nutricional em adolescentes recém-ingressos em uma universidade pública do Nordeste brasileiro. Métodos Neste estudo transversal foram coletados dados antropométricos, composição corporal e consumo alimentar, verificado pelo questionário de frequência alimentar. Os padrões alimentares foram derivados através da análise fatorial pelo método de extração de componentes principais. Resultados Dois padrões alimentares foram identificados: o padrão “Ocidental”, composto por alimentos de elevada densidade energética e de baixo valor nutricional, e o padrão “tradicional brasileiro”, contendo alimentos da culinária brasileira como arroz, feijão, milho, raízes e tubérculos, frutas, verduras e legumes. A análise de regressão múltipla mostrou associação negativa entre o excesso de peso e de gordura corporal e o padrão alimentar “tradicional brasileiro” no sexo feminino. Conclusão Um padrão alimentar saudável e com alimentos típicos da culinária local pode conferir proteção à saúde, devendo ser incentivado.

RESUMO Objetivo Este estudo visou avaliar o consumo de alimentos de risco e proteção para as doenças crônicas não transmissíveis e sua associação com parâmetros antropométricos e de composição corporal em pacientes com doença de Parkinson. Métodos Estudo do tipo série de casos, com 79 pacientes adultos e idosos, de ambos os sexos, atendidos ambulatorialmente. O consumo alimentar desses pacientes foi avaliado por um questionário de frequência alimentar, sendo identificados inicialmente os alimentos com maior frequência de consumo diário por sexo e, em seguida, a frequência de consumo de cada alimento foi convertida em escores, sendo constituídos dois grupos de alimentos: risco e proteção. O modelo conceitual considerou variáveis sociodemográficas, comportamentais, antropométricas e de composição corporal. Resultados Ao todo, 72,1% dos pacientes apresentaram excesso de peso segundo o índice de massa corporal e 43,5% apresentaram excesso de gordura corporal. O consumo de alimentos protetores foi maior nos pacientes com maior índice de massa corporal e maior percentual de gordura corporal. Conclusão Os dados apontam para uma condição de causalidade reversa e revelam a complexidade envolvida na relação entre consumo alimentar, gordura corporal e doenças crônicas não transmissíveis.

ABSTRACT Objective The aim of the present study was to evaluate the consumption of risk and protective foods for chronic noncommunicable diseases and to investigate associations with anthropometric parameters and body composition in individuals with Parkinson’s disease. Methods A case-series study was conducted with 79 adult and elderly patients of both genders in outpatient care. Food intake was evaluated using a food frequency questionnaire for the identification of foods with greater daily consumption, stratified by gender. The consumption frequency of each food was converted into scores of two food groups characteristics: risk and protection. The conceptual model took into account sociodemographic, behavioral and anthropometric variables as well as body composition. Results A total of 72.1% of the participants in the sample had excess weight based on the body mass index and 43.5% had excess body fat. The consumption of protective foods was greater among individuals with a higher body mass index and with a greater rate of body fat. Conclusion The data indicate a situation of reverse causality and reveal the complexity of the relationship among food intake, body fat and chronic noncommunicable diseases.

ABSTRACT The early identification of nutritional risk is essential for the earliest possible implementation of nutritional therapy. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the association between nutritional risk and the incidence of clinical complications. An observational study was conducted at the internal medicine infirmary of a Brazilian public hospital involving patients admitted between January 2016 and December 2017. The NRS-2002, anthropometrics and laboratory exams (initial and final) were used for the evaluation of nutritional risk. The prevalence of nutritional risk was 63.6%. Nutritional risk upon admission to hospital was associated with the occurrence of complications, a longer hospitalization time and death. In correlation analysis, considering anthropometrics and laboratory exams compared to hospitalization time and time elapsed prior to the onset of the diet, serum albumin was inversely correlated with both hospitalization time and nutritional risk. Based on the present findings, knowledge on the nutritional status of patients and adequate nutritional therapy can lead to fewer complications during hospitalization.

RESUMEN La identificación del riesgo nutricional precoz es esencial para que un procedimiento nutricional sea implementado. El objetivo fue evaluar la asociación entre el riesgo nutricional con incidencia de complicaciones clínicas. Estudio observacional, realizado en la enfermería de una clínica médica de un hospital público brasileño, con pacientes admitidos entre enero de 2016 y diciembre de 2017. Para evaluación nutricional, se utilizaron la NRS-2002, antropometría y análisis laboratoriales inicial y final. La frecuencia de riesgo nutricional fue del 63,6%. El riesgo nutricional en la admisión se mostró asociado a incidencia de complicaciones, mayor tiempo de hospitalización y muerte. La albúmina sérica mostró una correlación inversa con el tiempo de internamiento y riesgo nutricional. Se concluye que el conocer el estado nutricional de los pacientes y el acompañamiento nutricional adecuado minimizará las complicaciones durante el internamiento.

Abstract Introduction: sarcopenia and cachexia are syndromes that result in a reduction of skeletal muscle mass, being associated with the aging process and many chronic diseases. Objective: to assess the frequency of sarcopenia as well as of cachexia and their associated factors in patients in dialysis treatment. Methodology: a cross-sectional study conducted in two dialysis treatment centers in Recife between March and September 2016. The diagnosis of sarcopenia was made according to the criteria issued by the Sarcopenia European Consensus, while that of cachexia was made in consonance with the Society for Cachexia and Wasting Disorders (SCWD). The association variables were demographic (age and sex), laboratory (C-reactive protein, serum albumin, hemoglobin, parathyroid hormone, serum creatinine), and anthropometric indicators (body mass index BMI, arm circumference AC, midarm muscular circumference MMC, triceps skinfold thickness TST). Results: the study involved 66 patients, 43.9 % men, 56.1 % women, with a mean age of 53.15 ± 15.24 years; 43.9 % were elderly subjects. Sarcopenia occurred in 59.1 % of patients; of these, 15.2 % presented with severe sarcopenia. Pre-sarcopenia was found in 4.5 %. With regard to cachexia, 15.2 % were diagnosed with this syndrome. The variables associated with sarcopenia were reduced serum albumin (p = 0.013) and cachexia (p = 0.039), and those associated with cachexia were female gender (p = 0.036) and BMI (p < 0.001). Conclusion: the main finding of the present study was the high frequency of sarcopenia found in patients on treatment with dialysis. In the patients studied, sarcopenia was significantly associated with a decrease in serum albumin. Reduced serum albumin is a predictor of mortality in patients on renal replacement therapy. A high frequency of sarcopenia has been observed among study patients. Thus, the tools currently available to assess muscle mass and muscle strength should be implemented as much as possible in clinical practice to enable the incorporation of appropriate preventive and therapeutic interventions.

Resumen Introducción: la sarcopenia y la caquexia son síndromes que producen una reducción de la masa muscular esquelética y que se asocian al proceso de envejecimiento y a muchas enfermedades crónicas. Objetivo: verificar la frecuencia de la sarcopenia, la caquexia y los factores asociados en pacientes en tratamiento dialítico. Metodología: estudio transversal realizado en dos centros de tratamiento dialítico de Recife entre marzo y septiembre de 2016. El diagnóstico de sarcopenia se realizó según el criterio del Consenso Europeo de Sarcopenia, mientras que el de caquexia se hizo por el criterio de la Society for Cachexia and Wasting Disorders (SCWD). Las variables de asociación fueron demográficas (sexo y edad), analíticas (proteína C-reactiva, albúmina sérica, hemoglobina, paratohormona y creatinina sérica) y antropométricas: índice de masa corporal (IMC), circunferencia del brazo (CB), circunferencia muscular del brazo (CMB) y pliegue cutáneo tricipital (PCT). Resultados: se estudió a 66 pacientes: el 43,9 % eran hombres y el 56,1 % mujeres, con una media de edad de 53,15 ± 15,24 años. El 43,9 % eran ancianos. La sarcopenia estuvo presente en el 59,1 % de los pacientes y, entre estos, el 15,2 % presentaban sarcopenia grave. La pre-sarcopenia se verificó en el 4,5 %. En cuanto a la caquexia, se diagnosticó en el 15,2 %. Las variables asociadas a la sarcopenia fueron la albúmina sérica reducida (p = 0,013) y la caquexia (p = 0,039); las relacionadas con la caquexia fueron el sexo femenino (p = 0,036) y el IMC (p < 0,001). Conclusión: la principal constatación es la elevada frecuencia de la sarcopenia en los pacientes que realizan terapia dialítica. En los pacientes estudiados, la sarcopenia se asoció significativamente a la disminución de la albúmina sérica. La albúmina sérica reducida es un predictor de mortandad en los pacientes en terapia renal sustitutiva. La frecuencia de la sarcopenia fue elevada en los pacientes estudiados. De este modo, las herramientas actualmente disponibles para evaluar la masa y la fuerza muscular deben aplicarse en la medida de lo posible en la práctica clínica, viabilizando la incorporación de las intervenciones preventivas y terapéuticas apropiadas.

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.

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 a associação do consumo alimentar com estado nutricional, atividade física e fatores sociodemográficos no pré-operatório de cirurgia bariátrica. Métodos: estudo transversal, realizado no período de 2018 a 2019, com pacientes internados para a cirurgia bariátrica no Hospital Universitário Oswaldo Cruz da Universidade Federal de Pernambuco. Foram obtidos dados sociodemográficos, estado nutricional pelo índice de massa corporal (IMC), circunferência da cintura, maior peso e peso pré-cirúrgico, consumo alimentar obtido pelo questionário de frequência alimentar baseado na pirâmide alimentar adaptada para o paciente bariátrico e atividade física. Resultados: participaram do estudo 60 pacientes, sendo 78,3% do sexo feminino, com idades de 38,8±9,6 anos, 53,3% casados e 70% dos indivíduos com mais de 12 anos de estudo. Na prática de atividade física, 31,7% eram sedentários. Sobre o estado nutricional, a média de IMC observada foi de 47,3±6,96kg/m2. O peso pré-operatório, maior peso atingido antes da cirurgia e circunferência da cintura foi maior no sexo masculino (p<0,05). Houve associação entre atividade física e consumo alimentar, sendo que indivíduos sedentários consumiam mais carboidratos (p=0,041). Por outro lado, dados sociodemográficos e estado nutricional não apresentaram associações com o consumo. Conclusão: o nível de atividade física evidenciou associação significativa apenas com o consumo de carboidratos.

ABSTRACT Objective: to evaluate the association of food consumption with nutritional status, physical activity and sociodemographic factors in the bariatric surgery period preoperative. Methods: we conducted a cross-sectional study from 2018 to 2019, with patients admitted for bariatric surgery at the Oswaldo Cruz University Hospital, Federal University of Pernambuco. We collected data sociodemographic and nutritional data such as body mass index (BMI), waist circumference, highest weight and pre-surgical weight. We evaluated food consumption with the food frequency questionnaire based on the food pyramid adapted for bariatric patients and physical activity. Results: the study involved 60 patients, 78.3% were female, mean age was 38.8±9.6 years, 53.3% were married, and 70% had more than 12 years of education. As for physical activity, 31.7% were sedentary. Regarding nutritional status, the mean BMI was 47.3±6.96kg/m2. Preoperative weight, highest weight reached before surgery and waist circumference were higher in males (p<0.05). There was an association between physical activity and food intake, and sedentary individuals consumed more carbohydrates (p=0.041). On the other hand, sociodemographic data and nutritional status were not associated with food consumption. Conclusion: the level of physical activity showed significant association only with carbohydrate consumption.

RESUMO Racional: As diferentes técnicas da cirurgia da obesidade combinam má absorção com procedimentos restritivos e podem levar à complicações metabólicas, entre as quais se destacam as deficiências de micronutrientes. Objetivo: Avaliar a deficiência de vitamina B12, ferro e ácido fólico e fatores associados ao estilo de vida de obesos submetidos a diferentes técnicas cirúrgicas. Métodos: Análise retrospectiva dos prontuários eletrônicos de pacientes submetidos à cirurgia bariátrica pelas técnicas de banda gástrica ajustável e bypass gástrico em Y-de-Roux, no Centro Hospitalar de São João, E.P.E., Porto - Portugal, no período de 2005-2010. Foram coletadas: técnica cirúrgica, sexo, idade, estado civil, concentrações séricas de vitamina B12, ferro e ácido fólico e o estilo de vida no pós-operatório. Para análise estatística foi utilizado nível de significância de 5% (p< 0,05). Resultados: Dentre os 286 indivíduos avaliados, houve predomínio do sexo feminino (90,9%) em ambas as técnicas cirúrgicas, sendo a banda gástrica a mais realizada (68,9%); no entanto maiores deficiências de micronutrientes foram detectadas após o bypass gástrico. A deficiência de micronutriente mais prevalente foi a de ferro (21,3%), seguida da vitamina B12 (16,9%) e do ácido fólico (4,5%). A ingestão de bebida alcoólica de leve-moderada, a adesão à dieta e o uso de polivitamínicos reduziu a frequência, mas não evitou a carência de micronutrientes. Conclusão: A deficiência de vitamina B12, ferro e ácido fólico foi observada durante o primeiro e o segundo anos após as duas técnicas avaliadas, sendo mais frequente nos pacientes submetidos ao bypass gástrico.

ABSTRACT Background: Different surgical techniques to combat obesity combine malabsorption with restrictive procedures and can lead to metabolic problems, such as micronutrient deficiencies. Aim: Assess vitamin B12, iron and folic acid deficiencies associated with the lifestyle of obese individuals having been submitted to different bariatric techniques. Methods: A retrospective analysis was performed using the electronic charts of patients submitted to bariatric surgery involving adjustable gastric banding and Roux-en-Y gastric bypass at the São João Hospital Center in the city of Porto, Portugal, between 2005 and 2010. The following data were collected: surgical technique, sex, age, marital status, serum concentrations of vitamin B12, iron and folic acid and postoperative lifestyle. A 5% significance level was used for the statistical analysis (p<0.05). Results: Among 286 individuals evaluated, females accounted for 90.9% of the overall sample (both techniques). Gastric banding was performed more (68.9%), but greater nutrient deficiencies were found following gastric bypass. Iron was the most prevalent deficiency (21.3%), followed by vitamin B12 (16.9%) and folic acid (4.5%). Mild to moderate alcohol intake, adherence to the diet and the use of multivitamins reduced the frequency, but did not avoid micronutrient deficiency. Conclusion: Vitamin B12, iron and folic acid deficiencies were found in the first and second year following the two bariatric techniques analyzed and were more frequent among individuals submitted to gastric bypass.

Background: despite the decline in its incidence and mortality rate, gastric cancer continues to be the 4th most common tumor and the 2nd cause of death in the world. Objective(s): to analyze the factors associated with gastric cancer in hospitalized patients. Method: Transversal study of case series type made at Recife hospitals. The data were obtained from a questionnaire adapted from a previously validated model, which consists of socioeconomic factors, eating habits, lifestyle, family history of cancer, infection by H. pylori and anthropometric data. Results: among 33 patients, there was a slight prevalence of women aged ≥ 60, from rural areas, with low education and income levels. According to IMC, 57.6% were eutrophics and 69.7% at nutritional risk when used % PP. It was found that 42.4% did not undergo any examination for H. pylori, 48.5% had a genetic predisposition, 75.8% were sedentary, 60.6% smokers and former smokers, 51.5% addicted to alcohol and 36.4% were overweight patients. There was frequent consumption of salty foods, fried foods, and low intake of fruits, foods containing nitrates / nitrites and inadequate food storage. Conclusion: low socioeconomic status, physical inactivity and inappropriate diet patterns were prevalent factors for gastric cancer in the treated group.

Introducción: a pesar de la disminución de la incidencia y la mortalidad, el cáncer gástrico sigue siendo el cuarto tumor más frecuente y la segunda causa de muerte por cáncer en el mundo. Objetivos: analizar los factores asociados con el cáncer gástrico en pacientes hospitalizados. Método: estudio de corte serie de casos, realizado en hospitales de Recife. Los datos fueron obtenidos a partir de cuestionarios adaptados de un modelo previamente validado, que contenían los problemas socioeconómicos, los hábitos alimentarios, el estilo de vida, los antecedentes familiares de cáncer, la infección por H. pylori y los datos antropométricos. Resultados: de los 33 pacientes, tuvieron un ligero predominio las mujeres con edades ≥ 60 años, de zonas rurales, con bajos niveles de educacion e ingresos. De acuerdo con el IMC, el 57,6% fueron normales y el 69,7% en riesgo nutricional cuando se utiliza% PP. Se encontro que el 42,4% no se sometio a examen para H. pylori, el 48,5% tenian una predisposicion genetica, el 75,8% eran sedentarios, el 60,6% eran fumadores y ex fumadores, el 51,5% eran adictos al alcohol y el 36,4% tenian sobrepeso. Hubo consumo frecuente de alimentos salados, alimentos fritos, baja ingesta de frutas, alimentos que contienen nitratos/ nitritos, asi como una inadecuada conservacion de los alimentos. Conclusión: el bajo nivel socioeconómico, la inactividad física y los hábitos alimentarios inadecuados fueron factores predominantes para el cáncer gástrico en el grupo analizado.

The aim of the present study was to describe the clinical- nutritional evolution of older women submitted to Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery. A concurrent, retrospective study was conducted involving a sample of 16 older women with morbid obesity submitted to Rouxen- Y gastric bypass surgery between 1997 and 2010. Weight, body mass index (BMI), percentage of weight loss (%WL) and percentage of excess weight loss (%EWL) were evaluated three, six and 12 months after surgery. Preoperative comorbidities, postoperative clinical-nutritional manifestations and peri-operative mortality were also investigated. Mean age was 62.02 ± 2.02 years. A progressive reduction was found in mean body weight (116.04 ± 22.99 to 80.96 ± 21.43 Kg) and BMI (47.13 ± 8.19 to 33.42 ± 9.31 Kg/m²), with a consequent %WL of 28.60 ± 8.59% and %EWL of 64.79 ± 3.99% throughout the one-year follow-up period (p < 0.05). All patients has diseases associated with obesity, the most frequent of which were arterial hypertension (n = 16), arthropathy (n = 11), dyslipidemia (n = 9) and diabetes (n = 7). The following clinical-nutritional symptoms were reported: alopecia (n = 9), nausea/vomiting (n = 7), constipation (n = 5) and food intolerance (n = 4). One patient was diagnosed with malnutrition one year after surgery. No deaths occurred within 30 days after surgery. At the one-year evaluation, surgical success was evidenced by the significant reductions in mean weight and BMI and the more than 50% loss of excess weight.

El objetivo de este estudio fue la descripción de la evolución clinico-nutricional de mujeres mayores sometidas a cirugía de bypass gástrico en Y de Roux. Se desarrolló un estudio concurrente, retrospectivo, que incluyó una muestra de 16 mujeres mayores con obesidad mórbida sometidas a bypass gástrico en Y de Roux entre 1997 y 2010. Se evaluó el peso, índice de masa corporal (IMC), porcentaje de pérdida de peso (%WL) y porcentaje de pérdida de peso excesivo (%EWL) tres, seis y doce meses después de la cirugía. También se investigó las comorbilidades preoperatorias, manifestaciones clínico-nutricionales postoperatorias y mortalidad perioperatoria. La edad media fue 62,02 ± 2,02 años. Se detectó una reducción progresiva en el peso medio corporal (116,04 ± 22,99 a 80,96 ± 21,43 Kg) e IMC (47,13 ± 8,19 a 33,42 ± 9,31 Kg/ m²), con un consequente porcentaje de pérdida de peso (%WL) de 28,60 ± 8,59% y %EWL de 64,79 ± 3,99% a lo largo del periodo de seguimiento de un año (p < 0,05). Todas las pacientes tenían enfermedades relacionadas con obesidad, siendo la más frecuente hipertensión arterial (n = 16), artropatía (n = 11), dislipidemia (n = 9) y diabetes (n = 7). Se comunicaron los siguientes síntomas clínico-nutricionales: alopecia (n = 9), nausea/vómitos (n = 7), estreñimiento (n = 5) e intolerancia a la comida (n = 4). Una paciente fue diagnosticada de malnutrición un año después de la cirugía. No se registraron muertes tras 30 días de la cirugía. En la evaluación a un año, el éxito quirúrgico quedó constatado por las reducciones significativas en peso medio e IMC, además de más de un 50% de pérdida de peso excesivo.

OBJETIVO: avaliar a ingestão de bebidas alcoólicas nos períodos pré e pós-operatório de cirurgia bariátrica. MÉTODOS: os pacientes foram entrevistados no ambulatório de Cirurgia Geral do Hospital das Clínicas/UFPE, no período de julho/2011 a março/2012. Foram analisadas variáveis socioeconômicas, antropométricas e clínicas. A avaliação do consumo de álcool nos últimos 12 meses, foi realizada pelo questionário AUDIT C (alcohol use disorders identification test). RESULTADOS: foram estudados 119 pacientes com média de idade de 41,23+11,30 anos, com predominância do sexo feminino (83,2%), raça não branca (55%), casados ou em união estável (65,5%), com ensino médio (40,3%) e ativo ao mercado de trabalho (37%). O peso no período pré-operatório foi 128,77+25,28Kg e IMC 49,09+9,26Kg/m2, classificado em obesidade classe III, e no pós-operatório foi 87,19+19,16Kg e IMC 33,04+6,21Kg/m2, classificado em obesidade classe I, com p<0,001. A doença mais frequente no pré (66,6%) e pós operatório (36,5%) foi a hipertensão. No período pré-operatório 26,6% faziam uso de álcool, sendo 2,2% uso de alto risco e no pós-operatório 35,1%, sendo 1,4% provável dependência, não sendo encontrada diferença significativa entre os grupos de pré e pós-cirúrgico (p = 0,337). CONCLUSÃO: foi encontrada uma prevalência do uso alcoólico superior àquela detectada na população brasileira, no entanto não foi evidenciado consumo de alto risco/provável dependência, nem elevação deste consumo em período pós-operatório.

OBJECTIVE: to assess alcohol intake in the bariatric surgery pre and postoperative periods. METHODS: Patients were interviewed atSurgery Clinic of the Hospital das Clínicas da Universidade Federal de Pernambuco - HC/UFPE (Brazil) from July 2011 to March 2012. We analyzed socioeconomic, anthropometric and clinical variables. We used the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT C). RESULTS: One hundred nineteen patients were enrolled (mean age: 41.23+11.30 years), with a predominance of the female gender (83.2%), non-Caucasian race (55%), married individuals or in a stable union (65.5%), with a high school education (40.3%)and active in the job market (37%). Weight and body mass index (BMI) were 128.77+25.28Kg and 49.09+9.26Kg/m2,respectively in the preoperative period (class II obesity) and 87.19+19.16Kg and 33.04+6.21Kg/m2, respectively in the postoperative period (class I obesity) (p<0.001). Hypertension was the most frequent disease in the pre (66.6%) and postoperative (36.5%) periods. The prevalence of alcohol use was 26.6% in the preoperative period, of which 2.2% of high risk, and 35.1% in the postoperative period, of which 1.4% of probable dependence; this difference did not achieve statistical significance (p=0.337). CONCLUSION: The prevalence of abusive alcohol intake and/or probable dependence was low in both the pre and postoperative periods, with little evidence of risky consumption among the patients submitted to bariatric surgery.

Racional : O tratamento clínico para a obesidade mórbida é pouco eficaz. A cirurgia bariátrica tem sido considerada a melhor forma de intervenção para esse tipo de obesidade. Objetivo : Avaliar a evolução clínico-nutricional durante o primeiro ano de mulheres obesas submetidas ao bypass gástrico em Y-de-Roux. Métodos : Estudo retrospectivo não concorrente do tipo série de casos com 61 mulheres. As variáveis analisadas foram peso, IMC, percentual de perda de peso, percentual de perda do excesso de peso, circunferência da cintura, circunferência do quadril, perfil lipídico, uso diário de polivitamínico-mineral, prática de exercício físico, presença de vômitos, náuseas, constipação, diarréia, astenia, alopecia, pele seca, câimbras e unhas quebradiças. Resultados : As pacientes apresentaram redução significativa do peso e IMC bem como melhora do perfil lipídico, em todas as consultas avaliadas. Ao final de um ano apresentaram 36,6% de perda do peso inicial e 75% de perda do excesso de peso. A circunferência da cintura também apresentou redução significante em todos os momentos, diminuindo de 122,1±13,4 cm para 94,1±10,6 cm. No que se refere às intercorrências, as mais frequentes foram vômitos, alopecia, astenia e unhas quebradiças. Conclusão : O bypass gástrico em Y-de-Roux foi efetivo na promoção e manutenção da perda de peso no primeiro ano pós-operatório.

Background: Clinic care for morbid obesity is not very effective. Bariatric surgery is being considered the best way of intervention for this kind of obesity. Aim : Evaluate the clinical and nutritional evolution during the first year of obese women submitted to Roux-en-Y gastric bypass. Method : Retrospective series non-concurrent with 61 women. The variables were weight, BMI, weight loss percentage, loss of excessive weight percentage, waist circumference, hip circumference, lipid profile, daily use of supplements, practice of physical exercise, occurrence of sickness, nausea, constipation, diarrhea, asthenia, alopecia, dry skin, cramps and brittle nails. Results : They presented significant weight and IMC reduction as well as improvement in their lipid profile, in all consultations. After one year they presented 36,6% loss of the initial weight and 75% loss of excessive weight. The waist circumference also presented a considerable reduction on all the moments, decreasing from 122,1±13,4 cm to 94,1±10,6 cm. Regarding the intercurrences, the most frequent were alopecia, asthenia, dry skin and cramps. Conclusion : The Roux-en-Y gastric bypass was effective in promoting and maintenance weight loss during the period of the first postoperative year.

Objectivo: investigar o consumo alimentar de antioxidantes em pacientes portadores de artrite reumatoide. Métodos: estudo transversal do tipo série de casos com 53 mulheres acompanhadas no Ambulatório de Reumatologia do Hospital das Clínicas da Universidade Federal de Pernambuco (HC-UFPE), de janeiro a outubro de 2012. Por meio de formulário, foram coletados parâmetros sociodemográficos e antropométricos (peso, estatura, índice de massa corpórea [IMC], alteração ponderal). A avaliação do consumo alimentar foi realizada por questionário de frequência alimentar semiquantitativo, analisado por tabela de composição de alimentos. A construção do banco de dados e a análise estatística foram realizadas por Excel e SPSS versão 18.0, com aplicação de testes Qui-quadrado, Anova e t-Student, com nível de confiança de 5%. Resultados: demonstrou-se que os pacientes apresentaram baixo consumo de vitaminas A, C e zinco. Portanto, ressalta-se a importância de maior consumo de alimentos fontes em antioxidantes, a fim de contribuir para a prevenção da lesão articular e a perda da função reumática, melhorando a qualidade de vida do paciente. Conclusão: demonstrou-se que os pacientes apresentaram baixo consumo de vitaminas A, C e zinco. Portanto, ressalta-se a importância de maior consumo de alimentos fontes em antioxidantes, a fim de contribuir para a prevenção da lesão articular e a perda da função reumática, melhorando a qualidade de vida do paciente.

Objective: to investigate dietary intake of antioxidants in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. Methods: this is a cross-sectional case series study with 53 women accompanied at the Rheumatology Outpatient Clinic, Hospital das Clínicas/UFPE, from January to October 2012. Demographic and anthropometric parameters (weight, height, body mass index, weight change) were collected by means of a form. The assessment of food consumption was conducted using a semi-quantitative food frequency survey, analyzed according to a food composition table. Database construction and statistical analysis were performed using Excel and SPSS version 18.0, using chi-squared test, Anova, and Student’s t-test, at a confidence level of 5%. Results: the sample was composed of 53 women with a mean age of 54.51 ± 4.24 years and BMI of 25.97 ± 5.94 kg/m². In the sociodemographic variables, statistically significant differences in origin, occupation, and income were observed. Daily consumption showed significance for vitamins A, C, and zinc. In adults, vitamins A and C were in accordance with recommendations, while in the elderly a low intake of vitamin E and selenium was observed. The relation between vitamin E and origin was significant. Conclusion: the sample was composed of 53 women with a mean age of 54.51 ± 4.24 years and BMI of 25.97 ± 5.94 kg/m². In the sociodemographic variables, statistically significant differences in origin, occupation, and income were observed. Daily consumption showed significance for vitamins A, C, and zinc. In adults, vitamins A and C were in accordance with recommendations, while in the elderly a low intake of vitamin E and selenium was observed. The relation between vitamin E and origin was significant.

Introduction and Objectives: Nutritional Risk Screening (NRS 2002) is employed to identify nutritional risk in the hospital setting and determine which patients would benefit from nutritional support. The aim of the present study was to identify nutritional risk in patients admitted to the surgery ward and determine possible associations with hospital stay and postoperative complications. Methods: Three hundred fifteen surgery patients were evaluated in the first 24 hours since admission. Evaluations involved the calculation of the body mass index, the determination of weight loss ≥ 5% in the previous six months and the assessment of nutritional risk using the NRS 2002. Hospital stay (in days) and postoperative complications were also recorded. Results: A total of 31.1% of the patients were classified as being "at risk", among whom 98.3% had food intake 50% lower than habitual intake, 65.9% had weight loss ≥ 5% in the previous six months, 64.7% had a diagnosis of neoplasm, 59.9% were aged ≥ 60 years and 59.9% were candidates for non-elective surgery. Postoperative complications were recorded in 4.4% of the overall sample and were more frequent in patients at nutritional risk (p < 0.000). Hospital stay was also longer among the patients at nutritional risk (p < 0.01). Conclusion: A high percentage of surgery patients were at nutritional risk in the present study and associations were found with age ≥ 60 years, a diagnosis of neoplasm, non-elective surgery of the gastrointestinal tract, a reduction in habitual food intake and weight loss. Patients at nutritional risk had a greater frequency of postoperative complications and a longer hospital stay.

Introducción y objetivos: El test de valoración nutricional (NRS 2002) tiene como objetivo detectar la presencia de riesgo nutricional en los hospitales y identificar los pacientes que se beneficiarán de el apoyo nutricional. El objetivo de este estudio fue identificar lo riesgo nutricional y relacionarlo con el tiempo de hospitalización y complicaciones en los pacientes hospitalizados en la Clínica de Cirugía General. Métodos: 315 pacientes quirúrgicos fueron evaluados en las primeras 24 horas de ingreso en el hospital, de acuerdo con el índice de masa corporal, la pérdida de peso ≥ 5% en los últimos seis meses y el riesgo nutricional por el NRS 2002. Duración de la estancia hospitalaria, en días, y las complicaciones postoperatorias también se recogieron. Resultados: el 31,1% de los pacientes que se encuentran en situación de riesgo. De éstos, el 98,3% tenían la ingesta de alimentos <50% de lo normal, 65,9% de pérdida de peso ≥ 5% en los últimos 6 meses, el diagnóstico de cáncer en 64,7%, 59,9% con edad ≥ 60 años, y 59,9% candidatos a cirugías no electivas. Las complicaciones fueron documentados en el 4,4% de los pacientes y fueron significativamente más frecuentes en los pacientes con riesgo nutricional (p <0,000). En cuanto a la duración de la hospitalización fue encontrado que los pacientes en riesgo de desnutrición tuvieron estancia hospitalaria más prolongada (p <0,01). Conclusión: En este estudio, un alto porcentaje de pacientes quirúrgicos estaban en riesgo de desnutrición. El riesgo nutricional se asoció con edad ≥ 60 años, el diagnóstico de cáncer, la cirugía no electiva del tracto gastrointestinal, disminución de la ingesta habitual y la pérdida de peso. Los pacientes con riesgo tenían una mayor prevalencia de complicaciones postoperatorias y la duración de la estancia hospitalaria más larga.

INTRODUÇÃO: A síndrome de realimentação caracteriza-se por alterações neurológicas, sintomas respiratórios, arritmias e falência cardíacas, poucos dias após a realimentação. Ocorre em consequência do suporte nutricional (oral, enteral ou parenteral) em pacientes severamente desnutridos. OBJETIVO: Avaliar de suas causas e a aplicação das medidas dietéticas profiláticas apropriadas visando a prevenção e diminuição da morbimortalidade desta condição. MÉTODOS: Foi realizado levantamento bibliográfico na SciELO, LILACS, Medline/Pubmed, Biblioteca Cochrane e sites governamentais nos idiomas português, inglês e espanhol. Os levantamentos foram sobre os últimos 15 anos, selecionando os descritores: síndrome de realimentação, desnutrição, hipofosfatemia, hipocalemia, hipomagnesemia. CONCLUSÃO: O acompanhamento de parâmetros metabólicos e de níveis de eletrólitos antes do início do suporte nutricional e periodicamente durante a alimentação deve ser baseado em protocolos, no estado da doença subjacente e na duração da terapia. Equipe multidisciplinar de terapia nutricional pode orientar e educar outros profissionais de saúde na prevenção, diagnóstico e tratamento dessa síndrome.

INTRODUCTION: Feedback syndrome is characterized clinically by neurological alterations, respiratory symptoms, arrhythmias and heart failure few days after refeeding. It happens due to severe electrolyte changes, such as hypophosphatemia, hypomagnesemia and hypokalemia associated with metabolic abnormalities that may occur as a result of nutritional support (oral, enteral or parenteral) in severely malnourished patients. OBJETIVE: To evaluate its causes and the preventive dietary measures aiming to reduce the morbimortality. METHODS: Was conducted literature review in SciELO, LILACS, Medline / Pubmed, Cochrane Library and government websites in Portuguese, English and Spanish. The survey was about the last 15 years, selecting the headings: refeeding syndrome, malnutrition, hypophosphatemia, hypokalemia, hypomagnesemia. CONCLUSION: The monitoring of metabolic parameters and electrolyte levels before starting nutritional support and periodically during feeding should be based on protocols and the duration of therapy. Patients at high risk and other metabolic complications should be followed closely, and depletion of minerals and electrolytes should be replaced before starting the diet. A multidisciplinary team of nutrition therapy can guide and educate other health professionals in prevention, diagnosis and treatment of the syndrome.