ABSTRACT Paracoccidioidomycosis is a deep systemic mycosis, endemic in some Latin American countries, with an acute/subacute clinical presentation. In our country, it is the main differential diagnosis of pulmonary tuberculosis. We describe the clinical case of a 48-year-old man from a rural area, immunocompetent, who presented clinically with respiratory distress, progressive weight loss and lesions in the oral mucosa; as radiological findings, he presented bilateral reticular infiltrates. From a mycological point of view, the presence of the microorganism was evidenced in various biological samples: biopsies of oropharyngeal lesions and mycological study of sputum. Targeted treatment with intravenous antifungals was performed, presenting a good response to it with clinical improvement.

RESUMEN La paracoccidioidomicosis es una micosis profunda sistémica, endémica en algunos países de Latinoamérica, de presentación clínica es de evolución aguda/subaguda, en nuestro país es el principal diagnostico diferencial de la tuberculosis pulmonar. Se describe el caso clínico de un hombre de 48 años, procedente de zona rural, inmunocompetente, que se presentó clínicamente por dificultad respiratoria, pérdida de peso de forma progresiva y lesiones en mucosas oral; como hallazgos radiológicos presentó infiltrados reticulares bilaterales. Desde el punto de vista micológico se evidenció la presencia del microorganismo en diversas muestras biológicas: biopsias de lesiones orofaríngeas y estudio micológico del esputo. Se realizó tratamiento dirigido con antimicótico intravenoso presentando buena respuesta al mismo con mejoría clínica.

Abstract Introduction: The malnutrition-inflammation process is one of the main causes of morbidity and mortality in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD), influencing quality of life. The aim of this study was to identify the inflammatory and nutritional status of elderly hemodialysis (HD) and its association with quality of life. Methods: This study was carried out in health services in three different cities. The Malnutrition-Inflammation Score (MIS) was used to assess the inflammatory and nutritional status, with anthropometric measurements, protein status, lean mass and function. The quality of life was assessed using KDQOL-SFTM. Data were analyzed using multivariate analysis and the Poisson model to evaluate the factors that increased the risk of developing malnutrition and inflammation. Results: The MIS identified a 52.2% prevalence of malnutrition and inflammation in the population. In univariate analysis, most KDQOL-SFTM domains presented higher scores for nourished elderly. Anthropometric measures associated with muscle mass and functionality were lower in the malnourished elderly. Multivariate modeling revealed a higher nutritional risk of 50.6% for women and older age, since with each additional year of life the risk of malnutrition increased by 2.4% and by 0.4% with each additional month on HD. Greater arm muscle circumference (AMC) and higher serum albumin were factors for reducing malnutrition by 4.6% and 34.7%, respectively. Conclusion: Higher serum albumin and preserved AMC have been shown to be good indicators of better nutritional status. Higher MIS was associated with poorer quality of life, older age, lower income and education, longer time on dialysis, and presence of comorbidities. Introduction malnutritioninflammation CKD, CKD , (CKD) HD (HD Methods cities MalnutritionInflammation Malnutrition Inflammation (MIS measurements function KDQOLSFTM. KDQOLSFTM KDQOL SFTM. SFTM Results 522 52 2 52.2 population 506 50 6 50.6 age 24 4 2.4 04 0 0.4 (AMC 46 4.6 347 34 7 34.7% respectively Conclusion education dialysis comorbidities (CKD 5 52. 50. 2. 0. 4. 3 34.7 34.

Resumo Introdução: O processo de desnutrição-inflamação é uma das principais causas de morbimortalidade em pacientes com DRC, influenciando a qualidade de vida. O objetivo deste estudo foi identificar o estado inflamatório e nutricional de idosos em hemodiálise (HD) e sua associação com qualidade de vida. Métodos: Estudo realizado em serviços de saúde de três cidades diferentes. O Escore de Desnutrição-Inflamação (MIS, por sua sigla em inglês) foi utilizado para avaliar estado inflamatório e nutricional, com medidas antropométricas, estado proteico, massa magra e funcionalidade. A qualidade de vida foi avaliada com KDQOL-SFTM. Os dados foram analisados utilizando análise multivariada e modelo de Poisson para avaliar fatores que aumentaram o risco de desenvolver desnutrição e inflamação. Resultados: O MIS identificou prevalência de 52,2% de desnutrição e inflamação na população. Na análise univariada, a maioria dos domínios do KDQOL-SFTM apresentou escores maiores para idosos nutridos. Medidas antropométricas associadas à massa muscular e funcionalidade foram menores em idosos desnutridos. A modelagem multivariada revelou maior risco nutricional de 50,6% para mulheres e idosos pois o risco de desnutrição aumentou em 2,4% para cada ano adicional de vida e em 0,4% para cada mês adicional de HD. Maior circunferência muscular do braço (CMB) e maior albumina sérica foram fatores de redução da desnutrição em 4,6% e 34,7%, respectivamente. Conclusão: Demonstrou-se que albumina sérica mais elevada e CMB preservada são bons indicadores de melhor estado nutricional. Maior MIS foi associado a pior qualidade de vida, idade mais avançada, menor renda e escolaridade, maior tempo em diálise e presença de comorbidades. Introdução desnutriçãoinflamação DRC HD (HD Métodos diferentes DesnutriçãoInflamação Desnutrição Inflamação MIS, (MIS inglês proteico KDQOLSFTM. KDQOLSFTM KDQOL SFTM. SFTM Resultados 522 52 2 52,2 população univariada nutridos desnutridos 506 50 6 50,6 24 4 2,4 04 0 0,4 (CMB 46 4,6 347 34 7 34,7% respectivamente Conclusão Demonstrouse Demonstrou se avançada escolaridade comorbidades 5 52, 50, 2, 0, 4, 3 34,7 34,

ABSTRACT Unhealthy diets, preventable risk factors for noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), pose a growing challenge that coexists with pre-existing and persistent malnutrition problems. These also coexist and interact synergistically with climate change dynamics, which threaten the sustainability of food systems, and are silently intersected by gender dynamics. States have adopted measures to address these issues, including regulations to promote healthy diets and prevent food loss and waste. However, state responses to problems with frequently common causes are often adopted in a fragmented manner, with elements that are contradictory to each other and the human rights framework. This paper presents the aforementioned discussions by comparing regulatory initiatives from three countries, Colombia, Chile, and Argentina, analyzing their internal compatibility and alignment with the international human rights framework. Finally, it proposes ideas to reconcile the diverse agendas from a comprehensive perspective.

RESUMEN Las dietas malsanas, factores de riesgo prevenibles de enfermedades no transmisibles (ENT), constituyen un reto creciente, que coexiste con problemas preexistentes y persistentes de desnutrición. Éstos, además, conviven e interactúan sinérgicamente con dinámicas de cambio climático, que amenazan la sostenibilidad de los sistemas alimentarios, y son atravesadas silenciosamente por dinámicas de géneros. Los Estados han adoptado medidas para abordar estas problemáticas, entre ellas, normas para promover la alimentación saludable y prevenir la pérdida y desperdicios de alimentos. No obstante, las respuestas estatales a problemas cuyas causas son frecuentemente comunes se adoptan de manera fragmentada, con elementos contradictorios entre sí y con el marco de derechos humanos. El presente trabajo presenta las anteriores discusiones comparando las iniciativas regulatorias de tres países, Colombia, Chile y Argentina, analizando su compatibilidad hacia el interior y el marco internacional de derechos humanos. Finalmente, plantea ideas disparadoras para reconciliar las diversas agendas desde una mirada integral.

Abstract Introduction: There is a close relationship between mental health and eating styles. Mental health indicators such as anxious and depressive symptomatology have reported direct effects on eating styles that promote excess malnutrition such as emotional or restrictive eating. The aim was to analyze the effect of anxious and depressive symptomatology on eating styles in women and men from northern and central Chile. Method: Nine hundred and ten adults living in northern and central Chile participated in the study. The Dutch Eating Behavior Questionnaire (DEBQ), the Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI) and the Beck Depression Inventory-II (BDI-II) were administered. The analysis of the global model of the relationship between variables was carried out using structural equation modeling. Results: The structural model presented adequate goodness-of-fit indicators, anxious symptomatology had a direct and significant effect on emotional eating, external eating and restrictive eating. On the other hand, depressive symptomatology, did not present significant effects on any eating style. Conclusions: As anxiety levels increase, levels of all eating styles increase. Depression, could interact mediating the relationship by the emotional context that generates the depressive symptomatology.

Resumen Antecedentes: existe una estrecha relación entre salud mental y estilos de alimentación. Indicadores de salud mental como sintomatología ansiosa y depresiva han reportado efectos directos sobre estilos de alimentación que promueven la malnutrición por exceso como la alimentación emocional o restrictiva. Se analizó el efecto de la sintomatología ansiosa y depresiva sobre los estilos de alimentación en mujeres y hombres del norte y centro de Chile. Método: participaron 910 adultos residentes en el norte y centro de Chile; se aplicó el Cuestionario Holandés de Conducta Alimentaria (DEBQ), así como el Inventario de Ansiedad de Beck (BAI) y el Inventario de Depresión de Beck-II (BDI-II). El análisis del modelo global de la relación entre variables se realizó mediante modelos de ecuaciones estructurales. Resultados: el modelo global presentó adecuados indicadores de bondad de ajuste; la sintomatología ansiosa tuvo un efecto directo y significativo sobre la alimentación emocional, alimentación externa y alimentación restrictiva. Por su parte, la sintomatología depresiva no presentó efectos significativos sobre ningún estilo de alimentación. Conclusiones: a medida que aumentan los niveles de ansiedad, aumentan los niveles de todos los estilos de alimentación. La depresión podría interactuar mediando la relación por el contexto emocional que genera la sintomatología depresiva.

ABSTRACT Introduction: The importance of dietitians in dialysis units is indisputable and mandatory in Brazil, but little is known about the practices adopted by these professionals. Objective: To know practices adopted in routine nutritional care, focusing on nutritional assessment tools and treatment strategies for people at risk or diagnosed with malnutrition. Methodology: Electronic questionnaire disseminated on social media and messaging applications. It included questions that covered dietitians’ demographic and occupational profile characteristics and of the dialysis unit, use and frequency of nutritional assessment tools, nutritional intervention strategies in cases of risk or diagnosis of malnutrition, prescription and access to oral supplements. Results: Twenty four percent of the Brazilian dialysis units (n = 207) responded electronically. The most used nutritional assessment tools with or without a pre-established frequency were dietary surveys (96%) and Subjective Global Assessment (83%). The strategies in cases of risk or presence of malnutrition used most frequently (almost always/always) were instructions to increase energy and protein intake from foods (97%), and increasing the frequency of visits (88%). The frequency of prescribing commercial supplements with standard and specialized formulas was quite similar. The availability of dietary supplements by the public healthcare system to patients varied between regions. Conclusion: Most dietitians use various nutritional assessment tools and intervention strategies in cases of risk or malnutrition; however, the frequency of use of such tools and strategies varied substantially. Introduction Brazil professionals Objective care Methodology applications unit Results n 207 electronically preestablished pre established 96% 96 (96% 83%. 83 83% . (83%) almost always/always alwaysalways always 97%, 97 97% , (97%) 88%. 88 88% (88%) similar regions Conclusion however substantially 20 9 (96 8 (83% (97% (88% 2 (9 (83 (97 (88 ( (8

Resumo Introdução: A importância da atuação do nutricionista em unidades de diálise é indiscutível e obrigatória no Brasil, porém pouco sabemos sobre as práticas adotadas por esses profissionais. Objetivo: Conhecer práticas adotadas na rotina dos atendimentos nutricionais, com foco nas ferramentas de avaliação nutricional e nas estratégias de tratamento das pessoas com risco ou diagnóstico de desnutrição. Metodologia: Questionário eletrônico divulgado em mídias sociais e aplicativos de mensagens. Incluiu questões que abrangiam características do perfil demográfico e ocupacional do profissional e da unidade de diálise, utilização e frequência de ferramentas de avaliação nutricional, estratégias de intervenção nutricional em casos de risco ou diagnóstico de desnutrição e prescrição e acesso a suplementos alimentares orais. Resultados: Foram recebidos eletronicamente o equivalente a 24% das unidades de diálise brasileiras (n = 207). As ferramentas de avaliação nutricional mais utilizadas com ou sem frequência pré-estabelecida foram inquéritos dietéticos (96%) e Avaliação Global Subjetiva (83%). As estratégias em casos de risco ou presença de desnutrição utilizadas com mais frequência (quase sempre/sempre) foram a orientação de incremento energético e proteico por meio de alimentos (97%) e o aumento da periodicidade das visitas (88%). A frequência de prescrição de suplemento industrializado de fórmula padrão e especializada foi bastante semelhante. A disponibilização de suplementos alimentares pelo Sistema Único de Saúde aos pacientes variou entre as regiões. Conclusão: A maior parte dos nutricionistas utiliza diversas ferramentas de avaliação nutricional e estratégias de intervenção em casos de risco ou desnutrição, porém a frequência de utilização de tais ferramentas e estratégias foi bastante variada. Introdução Brasil profissionais Objetivo nutricionais Metodologia mensagens orais Resultados 24 n 207. 207 . 207) préestabelecida pré estabelecida 96% 96 (96% 83%. 83 83% (83%) quase sempre/sempre sempresempre sempre 97% 97 (97% 88%. 88 88% (88%) semelhante regiões Conclusão variada 2 20 9 (96 8 (83% (97 (88% (9 (83 (88 ( (8

ABSTRACT Introduction: The importance of dietitians in dialysis units is indisputable and mandatory in Brazil, but little is known about the practices adopted by these professionals. Objective: To know practices adopted in routine nutritional care, focusing on nutritional assessment tools and treatment strategies for people at risk or diagnosed with malnutrition. Methodology: Electronic questionnaire disseminated on social media and messaging applications. It included questions that covered dietitians’ demographic and occupational profile characteristics and of the dialysis unit, use and frequency of nutritional assessment tools, nutritional intervention strategies in cases of risk or diagnosis of malnutrition, prescription and access to oral supplements. Results: Twenty four percent of the Brazilian dialysis units (n = 207) responded electronically. The most used nutritional assessment tools with or without a pre-established frequency were dietary surveys (96%) and Subjective Global Assessment (83%). The strategies in cases of risk or presence of malnutrition used most frequently (almost always/always) were instructions to increase energy and protein intake from foods (97%), and increasing the frequency of visits (88%). The frequency of prescribing commercial supplements with standard and specialized formulas was quite similar. The availability of dietary supplements by the public healthcare system to patients varied between regions. Conclusion: Most dietitians use various nutritional assessment tools and intervention strategies in cases of risk or malnutrition; however, the frequency of use of such tools and strategies varied substantially. Introduction Brazil professionals Objective care Methodology applications unit Results n 207 electronically preestablished pre established 96% 96 (96% 83%. 83 83% . (83%) almost always/always alwaysalways always 97%, 97 97% , (97%) 88%. 88 88% (88%) similar regions Conclusion however substantially 20 9 (96 8 (83% (97% (88% 2 (9 (83 (97 (88 ( (8

Resumo Introdução: A importância da atuação do nutricionista em unidades de diálise é indiscutível e obrigatória no Brasil, porém pouco sabemos sobre as práticas adotadas por esses profissionais. Objetivo: Conhecer práticas adotadas na rotina dos atendimentos nutricionais, com foco nas ferramentas de avaliação nutricional e nas estratégias de tratamento das pessoas com risco ou diagnóstico de desnutrição. Metodologia: Questionário eletrônico divulgado em mídias sociais e aplicativos de mensagens. Incluiu questões que abrangiam características do perfil demográfico e ocupacional do profissional e da unidade de diálise, utilização e frequência de ferramentas de avaliação nutricional, estratégias de intervenção nutricional em casos de risco ou diagnóstico de desnutrição e prescrição e acesso a suplementos alimentares orais. Resultados: Foram recebidos eletronicamente o equivalente a 24% das unidades de diálise brasileiras (n = 207). As ferramentas de avaliação nutricional mais utilizadas com ou sem frequência pré-estabelecida foram inquéritos dietéticos (96%) e Avaliação Global Subjetiva (83%). As estratégias em casos de risco ou presença de desnutrição utilizadas com mais frequência (quase sempre/sempre) foram a orientação de incremento energético e proteico por meio de alimentos (97%) e o aumento da periodicidade das visitas (88%). A frequência de prescrição de suplemento industrializado de fórmula padrão e especializada foi bastante semelhante. A disponibilização de suplementos alimentares pelo Sistema Único de Saúde aos pacientes variou entre as regiões. Conclusão: A maior parte dos nutricionistas utiliza diversas ferramentas de avaliação nutricional e estratégias de intervenção em casos de risco ou desnutrição, porém a frequência de utilização de tais ferramentas e estratégias foi bastante variada. Introdução Brasil profissionais Objetivo nutricionais Metodologia mensagens orais Resultados 24 n 207. 207 . 207) préestabelecida pré estabelecida 96% 96 (96% 83%. 83 83% (83%) quase sempre/sempre sempresempre sempre 97% 97 (97% 88%. 88 88% (88%) semelhante regiões Conclusão variada 2 20 9 (96 8 (83% (97 (88% (9 (83 (88 ( (8

Abstract Introduction: Obesity is an ongoing pandemic that coincided with the COVID-19 pandemic, and it has been recognized as a significant risk factor for severe COVID-19 cases. This study aims to analyze the relationship between excess malnutrition and the severity of COVID-19 in minors through a systematic review. Methods: A systematic review was conducted following PRISMA guidelines. The search was carried out in PubMed/MEDLINE and SciELO databases using keywords, covering the period from 2020 to 2023. Studies of children and adolescents reporting age and nutritional status in English and Spanish were included. Studies with other pathologies, animal studies, pregnant women, and other reviews were excluded. The study was registered on the PROSPERO platform. Results: A total of 28 articles met the search criteria, of which 18 found a relationship between childhood obesity and increased severity, associated with longer hospital stays, mechanical ventilation requirements, and death. Additionally, out of 7 studies addressing Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children associated with COVID-19 (MIS-C), 3 found a relationship between obesity and the risk of developing MIS-C. Conclusion: Obesity is a risk factor for severe COVID-19 and an increased risk of developing and worsening MIS-C in children and adolescents. Identifying high-risk groups for severe COVID-19 could help guide hospital admissions and SARS-CoV-2 vaccination strategies.

Resumen Introducción: La obesidad es una pandemia en curso que coincidió con la pandemia de la COVID-19, y ha sido reconocida como un factor de riesgo significativo en los casos graves de COVID-19. Este estudio tiene como objetivo analizar la relación entre la malnutrición por exceso y la severidad de la COVID-19 en menores de edad mediante una revisión sistemática. Métodos: Se realizó una revisión siguiendo las guías PRISMA. La búsqueda se llevó a cabo en las bases de datos PubMed/MEDLINE y SciELO, usando palabras clave, abarcando el periodo entre 2020 y 2023. Se incluyeron estudios de niños y adolescentes que reportaran edad y estado nutricional, y que estuvieran en inglés o español. Se excluyeron estudios con otras patologías, estudios en animales, embarazadas y otras revisiones. El estudio fue registrado en la plataforma PROSPERO. Resultados: Se incluyeron 28 artículos que cumplían con los criterios de búsqueda, de los cuales 18 encontraron una relación entre la obesidad infantil y una mayor gravedad de la COVID-19, asociada a hospitalizaciones más prolongadas, requerimiento de ventilación mecánica y fallecimientos. Además, de los 7 estudios que abordaron el Síndrome Inflamatorio Multisistémico en niños asociado a la COVID-19 (SIM-C), 3 mostraron una relación entre la obesidad y el riesgo de desarrollar SIM-C. Conclusión: La obesidad es un factor de riesgo para una COVID-19 severa y un mayor riesgo de desarrollo y gravedad del SIM-C en niños y adolescentes. Identificar los grupos de alto riesgo de COVID-19 grave podría ayudar a orientar la estrategia de hospitalización y vacunación contra el SARS-CoV-2.

Abstract The global syndemic is an issue that is gaining notoriety in the world. The syndemic is understood as the interaction between obesity, malnutrition and climate change, that is, synergy of epidemics and complex situations, which coexist in time and place and their consequences for health. However, little is known about the relationship between the global syndemic and the consumption of ultra-processed foods (UPF). In this context, the present essay aims to reflect on the relationship established between the global syndemic and the consumption of UPA. Starting with obesity, it is known that excessive consumption of UPA is one of the main causes of this chronic non-communicable disease. However, there is also a direct relationship between malnutrition and the consumption of UPA, since people who are in a situation of food insecurity choose economically accessible foods, characterizing themselves as a double burden of malnutrition. While studies on sustainable diets advance, knowledge about the association between climate change and UPA consumption is still incipient. Although studies highlight its environmental impacts in the handling and consumption of meat, in addition to the use of pesticides, it may play a secondary role. In this sense, studies are needed that evaluate the consumption of UPA and its relationship with the global syndemic, to support the formulation of public policies aimed at improving the consumption of healthy and sustainable foods for the planet.

Resumen La sindemia global es un tema que está ganando notoriedad en el mundo. La sindemia se entiende como la interacción entre la obesidad, la desnutrición y el cambio climático, es decir, sinergia de epidemias y situaciones complejas, que coexisten en tiempo y lugar y sus consecuencias para la salud. Sin embargo, poco se sabe sobre la relación entre la sindemia global y el consumo de alimentos ultraprocesados (AUP). En este contexto, el presente ensayo tiene como objetivo reflexionar acerca de la relación que se establece entre la sindemia global y el consumo de AUP. Empezando por la obesidad, se sabe que el consumo excesivo de AUP es una de las principales causas de esta enfermedad crónica no transmisible. Sin embargo, también existe una relación directa entre desnutrición y el consumo de AUP, ya que las personas que se encuentran en situación de inseguridad alimentaria eligen alimentos económicamente accesibles, caracterizándose como una doble carga de malnutrición. Mientras avanzan los estudios sobre las dietas sostenibles, el conocimiento sobre la asociación entre el cambio climático y el consumo de AUP es aún incipiente. Aunque los estudios destacan sus impactos ambientales en el manejo y consumo de carne, además del uso de pesticidas, pudiendo jugar un papel secundario. En este sentido, se necesitan estudios que evalúen el consumo de AUP y su relación con la sindemia global, para apoyar la formulación de políticas públicas encaminadas a mejorar el consumo de alimentos saludables y sostenibles para el planeta.

Resumen La desnutrición infantil constituye un desafío de gran importancia en el ámbito de la salud pública. El objetivo de la investigación fue evaluar la influencia de los factores sociales y culturales en el estado nutricional en niños menores ecuatorianos de 2 años, en la ciudad de Portoviejo, Provincia de Manabí, durante el año 2023. Se realizó una investigación prospectiva, descriptiva, transversal y observacional. La población pediátrica incluyó 169 menores de dos años, cuyas madres proporcionaron los datos pertinentes. Los factores sociales predominantes fue el nivel educativo del cuidador del niño comprendida entre 7 a 12 años de estudios con la presencia de casos de desnutrición crónica en un 83,9%; además, la limitada contribución financiera del progenitor para la alimentación del infante con casos de desnutrición aguda en un 88,6%. Dentro de los factores culturales, se encontró que los niños con esquema de vacunación incompleto presentaban desnutrición crónica con un 88,7%, la falta de los controles prenatales, al igual que la inasistencia al primer control prenatal antes del quinto mes con casos de desnutrición aguda en un 95,5%; además, se evidenció que la estimulación para la ingesta de alimentos y la falta de práctica de la lactancia materna exclusiva con la presencia de desnutrición crónica en los menores, con un 98,4% y un 96,8%, respectivamente. En este entorno, el estado nutricional de mayor tendencia fue la desnutrición crónica con un 34,3%. Además, se identificó una asociación significativa de relación de dependencia (p<0,05) entre los factores sociales, culturales y el estado nutricional.

Abstract Child malnutrition constitutes a challenge of great importance in the field of public health. The objective of the research was to evaluate the influence of social and cultural factors on the nutritional status in Ecuadorian children under 2 years of age in the city of Portoviejo, Province of Manabí, during the year 2023. A prospective, descriptive, crooss-sectional and observational research was carried. The pediatric population included 169 children under two years of age, whose mothers provided the relevant data. The predominant social factors were the educational level of the child's caregiver, ranging from 7 to 12 years of education, with the presence of cases of chronic malnutrition in 83.9%; in addition, the limited financial contribution of the parent to feeding the infant with cases of acute malnutrition in 88.6%. Within the cultural factors, it was found that children with an incomplete vaccination presented chronic malnutrition with 88.7%, the lack of prenatal check-ups, as well as non-attendance at the first prenatal check-up before the fifth month with cases of malnutrition acute in 95.5%; Furthermore, it was evidenced that the stimulation of food intake and the lack of practice of exclusive breastfeeding with the presence of chronic malnutrition in minors, with 98.4% and 96.8%, respectively. In this environment, the most trending nutritional status was chronic malnutrition with 34.3%. In addition, a significant association of dependency relationship (p<0.05) was identified between social and cultural factors and nutritional status.

ABSTRACT Disease malnutrition affects a high number of hospitalized patients that causes a prolonged hospital stay due to recovery delay. With the objective of determining the relationship of nutritional intervention with the days of hospital stay in patients with malnutrition admitted to the Hospital de Clinics, Faculty of Medical Sciences - National University Asunción between 2015 and 2021, a retrospective descriptive observational study was conducted Transverse cutting that included 49 records of interned patients of which 30 corresponded to women and 19 to men, the average age in women was 53.7 ± 18.9 years and for men of 50.7 ± 17.9 years. The results show the presence of protein calorical malnutrition in 53.1% of patients through the Nutritional Risk Screenig 2002, 26.5% showed protein caloric malnutrition by subjective global assessment, overweight was observed in 8.2% of patients, as well as Obesity and Normopese in 6.1%. After associating the nutritional intervention that the interned patients received, association could be evidenced in those who remained less interned, on the other hand, there was no relationship between age, weight and body mass index with hospital stay. It could be demonstrated that nutritional intervention through nutritional support can favor the improvement of the patient and a lower hospital stay, however, it cannot be widely confirmed by the reduced number of records to which it could be accessed.

RESUMEN La desnutrición por enfermedad afecta a un número elevado de pacientes hospitalizados que provoca una prolongada estancia hospitalaria por el retraso en la recuperación. Con el objetivo de determinar la relación de la intervención nutricional con los días de estancia hospitalaria en pacientes con malnutrición internados en el Hospital de Clínicas, Facultad de Ciencias Médicas -Universidad Nacional Asunción entre el año 2015 al 2021, se realizó un estudio observacional descriptivo retrospectivo de corte transverso que incluyó 49 registros de pacientes internados de los cuales 30 correspondieron a mujeres y 19 a hombres, el promedio de edad en mujeres fue de 53.7±18.9 años y para hombres de 50.7±17.9 años. Los resultados muestran la presencia de desnutrición calórico proteica en el 53.1% de los pacientes a través de la Nutritional Risk Screenig 2002, el 26.5% mostró desnutrición calórica proteica por Valoración Global Subjetiva, se observó sobrepeso en el 8.2% de los pacientes, así como obesidad y normopeso en el 6.1%. Tras asociar la intervención nutricional que recibieron los pacientes internados se pudo evidenciar asociación en aquellos que permanecieron menos días internados, por otra parte, no se encontró relación entre la edad, el peso y el índice de masa corporal con la estancia hospitalaria. Se pudo demostrar que la intervención nutricional a través del soporte nutricional puede favorecer a la mejoría del paciente y a una menor estancia hospitalaria, sin embargo, no puede ser ampliamente confirmada por el número reducido de registros al cual se pudo acceder.

The South African food system is facing severe challenges as increasing hunger, rising food costs, lack of dietary diversity, child stunting, foodborne illnesses, food waste and an obesity epidemic coupled with malnutrition are observed. In this study, we aimed to establish the application of science and technology advances in the food and beverage industry in South Africa in response to food consumption pattern changes since 1994 and how they could be used to address food security challenges. We found that food consumption shifts have been towards sugar-sweetened beverages, processed and packaged food, animal-source foods and added caloric sweeteners, and away from vegetables. These dietary shifts are concerning as they relate to public health. Most commitments to improve the nutritional status of South Africans have been limited to corporate social investment strategies and should be extended into core business strategies. Furthermore, although the South African food and beverage industry has kept pace with developments in food manufacturing practices, there has been little experimentation with non-commercial novel technologies. The expert survey revealed that indigenous African crops and food waste recovery are the two most promising emerging food sources that could be available to South Africans in the shortest time frame. South Africa has many enabling drivers to become a global leader in food technology advances. However, many barriers need to be overcome for industry, academia and government to collaborate to advance novel food science and technologies to reach commercialisation. SIGNIFICANCE: • Drivers and consequences of food consumption changes in South Africa were modelled and broad food consumption trends between 1994 and 2009/2012 were identified. • For the first time, the Access to Nutrition Index methodology was applied to South African owned food companies to identify strategies to enhance nutrition practices. Companies need to do more to deliver affordable and accessible products. • Drivers and barriers in adopting advanced food science and technology were modelled. A collective ecosystem approach with industry, academia and government mobilisation around critical areas like hunger, malnutrition and poverty could be a way to tackle the failing food system.

Abstract Introduction. Chronic mesenteric ischemia is a rare entity, with a prevalence of 0.03%, where more than 90% are due to arteriosclerotic disease that mainly affects the superior mesenteric artery. Its symptoms are chronic abdominal pain and weight loss, associated with imaging alterations that make the diagnosis. Treatment depends on the patient’s clinical conditions and the number of vessels involved. It is clear that symptomatic multivessel disease requires revascularization. Clinical case. A 67-year-old woman, an active smoker with a history of high blood pressure and dyslipidemia, presented with an emergency-type hypertensive crisis that required management in the Intensive Care Unit. A diagnosis of Crawford IV thoracoabdominal aneurysm, aorto-iliac occlusion (TASC D), and chronic occlusion of the celiac trunk and superior mesenteric artery was made. Due to the symptoms of chronic mesenteric ischemia, she underwent surgical treatment with aorto-bifemoral bypass plus retrograde bypass to the superior mesenteric artery via an open approach. Result. The patient had improvement in symptoms and gained 13% weight at 3-month follow-up. Conclusion. Chronic mesenteric ischemia is an underdiagnosed condition, a marker of cardiovascular risk, with a high burden of morbidity and mortality, in which, with early identification, revascularization therapy can be offered, either endovascularly or open, in order to improve quality of life and weight gain, and avoiding intestinal necrosis.

Resumen Introducción. La isquemia mesentérica crónica es una entidad infrecuente, con una prevalencia de 0,03 %, donde más del 90 % son debidas a enfermedad arterioesclerótica que compromete principalmente la arteria mesentérica superior. Sus síntomas son dolor abdominal crónico y pérdida de peso, asociado a alteraciones imagenológicas que hacen el diagnóstico. El tratamiento depende de las condiciones clínicas del paciente y el número de vasos comprometidos. Es claro que la enfermedad multivaso sintomática requiere revascularización. Caso clínico. Mujer de 67 años, fumadora activa con antecedentes de hipertensión arterial y dislipidemia, con cuadro de crisis hipertensiva tipo urgencia que requirió manejo en Unidad de Cuidados Intensivos. Se hizo diagnóstico de aneurisma toracoabdominal Crawford IV, oclusión aorto-ilíaca (TASC D) y oclusión crónica del tronco celíaco y la arteria mesentérica superior. Por los síntomas de isquemia mesentérica crónica fue llevada a tratamiento quirúrgico con baipás aorto-bifemoral más baipás retrógrado a la arteria mesentérica superior por vía abierta. Resultado. La paciente tuvo mejoría de la sintomatología y aumentó 13 % del peso al seguimiento a los 3 meses. Conclusión. La isquemia mesentérica crónica es una condición subdiagnosticada, marcador de riesgo cardiovascular, con alta carga de morbilidad y mortalidad, en la cual, con una identificación temprana se puede ofrecer una terapia de revascularización, sea por vía endovascular o abierta, con el fin de mejorar la calidad de vida y la ganancia de peso, y evitar la necrosis intestinal.

ABSTRACT The objective of this research aims to accomplish a critical evaluation of the normative frameworks and public policies established for the right to adequate food in Latin America. As a result of the assessment, it is observed that in the countries analyzed, the development of legal and policy frameworks is still required, which must be strengthened and detailed following the most up-to-date international standards, to guarantee the right to adequate food for all people. Without robust legal frameworks, strong institutional capacities, and sufficient transversal mechanisms for the attention to food as a full right, the design and implementation of public policies will not be appropriate and comprehensive and will not have the desired impacts. Deficiencies in the structural supports for regulations and policies generate unequal impacts among the countries of the region that highlight the vulnerability of Latin America.

RESUMEN El objetivo de la investigación fue realizar una evaluación crítica de los marcos normativos y las políticas públicas establecidas para el derecho a la alimentación adecuada en América Latina. Como resultado de la valoración se observa que en los países analizados todavía se requiere del desarrollo de marcos legales y de políticas que es necesario afianzar y detallar de acuerdo con los estándares internacionales más actualizados, con objeto de garantizar el derecho a la alimentación adecuada para todas las personas. Sin marcos legales robustos, capacidades institucionales fuertes y mecanismos transversales suficientes para la atención de la alimentación como derecho pleno, el diseño y la implementación de políticas públicas no serán apropiados e integrales y no tendrán los impactos deseados. Las deficiencias en los sustentos estructurales para la normativa y las políticas generan impactos desiguales entre los países de la región que resaltan la vulnerabilidad de América Latina.

Abstract The high prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors in firefighters is of great concern, since cardiovascular diseases are the main cause of illness and death in this population. The aim of this study was to describe and analyze cardiorespiratory capacity, dietary habits, and body fat percentage in Chilean firefighters. Sixty-five firefighters were recruited and a non-experimental approach of observational and analytical design was used. A cycloergometer exercise test and indirect calorimetry were used to measure maximum oxygen consumption [VO2max] as an indicator of cardiorespiratory capacity, a survey of dietary habits, and bioimpedance to determine the percentage of body fat mass. The mean VO2max was 26,60 ml kg-1min-1 [SD: 6,51]. 83,1% of the participants had excess malnutrition, and 78,5% had excess fat mass. A significant negative relationship was found between VO2max and BMI [rs = -0,468, p<0,001] and body fat percentage [rs = -0,640, p<0,001]. The cardiorespiratory capacity of 89,2% of the subjects was classified as “poor” or “very poor”. According to the results obtained and the available evidence, the projection of this study would be the search for protocols that protect aspects of preventive health and maintenance in Chilean firefighters.

Resumen La alta prevalencia de factores de riesgo cardiovascular en bomberos es de gran preocupación, debido a que las enfermedades cardiovasculares son la principal causa de enfermedad y muerte en esta población. El objetivo de esta investigación fue describir y analizar la capacidad cardiorrespiratoria, hábitos alimentarios y porcentaje de grasa corporal de bomberos chilenos. Fueron reclutados 65 bomberos y se utilizó un enfoque no experimental de diseño observacional y analítico. Se empleó una prueba de ejercicio en cicloergómetro y calorimetría indirecta para medir el consumo máximo de oxígeno [VO2máx] como indicador de la capacidad cardiorrespiratoria, encuesta para los hábitos alimentarios, y bioimpedancia para determinar el porcentaje de masa grasa corporal. El VO2máx promedio fue de 26,60 ml kg-1min-1 [DE: 6,51]. El 83,1% de los participantes presentaban malnutrición por exceso, y el 78,5% tenían exceso de masa grasa. Se encontró una relación negativa significativa entre el VO2máx e IMC [rs = -0,468, p<0,001] y el porcentaje de grasa corporal [rs = -0,640, p<0,001]. El 89,2 % de los sujetos tuvo una capacidad cardiorrespiratoria clasificada como “pobre” o “muy pobre”. Según los resultados obtenidos y la evidencia disponible, la proyección del presente estudio sería la búsqueda de protocolos que resguarden aspectos de salud preventiva y mantención en bomberos chilenos.