Resumo A triagem “Nutritional Risk Screening (NRS-2002)” é uma ferramenta considerada padrão ouro na análise do risco nutricional. Sendo assim, objetivou-se identificar na “NRS-2002” qual ou quais os critérios avaliados que mais contribuem para determinar o risco nutricional. Estudo descritivo transversal e quantitativo com 763 adultos e idosos hospitalizados, no ano de 2015. Aplicada a “NRS-2002” que avalia as variáveis Índice de Massa Corporal (IMC), perda de peso nos últimos 3 meses, redução da ingestão alimentar na última semana e gravidade da doença. A estatística dos dados foi descritiva e analítica por meio do método de regressão logística univariada. Observou-se que 46,4% dos pacientes apresentaram risco nutricional, com maiores chances em homens e idosos. Sendo a perda de peso o critério mais prevalente seguido da redução da ingestão alimentar, o IMC < 20,5kg/m² teve maior efeito no risco nutricional (OR = 31,0; IC 95%:14,21;67,44). Concluiu-se que o IMC < 20,5kg/m² e a perda de peso nos últimos três meses foram os fatores que mais contribuíram na determinação do risco nutricional, sendo a identificação precoce do risco nutricional de extrema importância para o direcionamento da conduta dietoterápica para a melhora da ingestão alimentar com objetivo de recuperação do peso corporal.
The pandemic caused by the new coronavirus has sparked discussions among health professionals about the role of food and nutrition in the infectious condition caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus in different population groups. Malnutrition, including obesity, may reflect more severe outcomes in the physiopathology of infection and systemic responses caused by COVID-19. The present work aims to make considerations directed to the nutritionist about the susceptibility of COVID-19 in individuals submitted to malnutrition, highlighting possible outcomes of the disease and the importance of nutritional care in maintaining the health of these patients. Therefore, maintaining a good nutritional status of these patients, combined with an adequate level of micronutrients will not guarantee protection against infection caused by COVID-19, however, it is essential to minimize the risks of worsening this disease.
Background:
Obesity and its associated diseases in the 21st century has led to new public policies with international commitments.
Objective:
The objective of this review was to examine public initiatives and policies to tackle obesity in Brazil and Portugal over the past two decades, identifying frameworks, guidelines and strategic actions.
Methods:
Official documents Brazilian and Portuguese public health policies were analyzed for international guidelines from 1999 to 2019. The documents were organized and analyzed by date. Additionally, they were evaluated for frameworks and actions proposed for individuals, communities, and the population across all levels of healthcare.
Conclusion:
This study shows that Portugal and Brazil have taken different paths when it comes to the creation and implementation of their strategies to manage obesity. In Brazil, actions aimed at promoting healthy eating have been introduced to children and are implemented by many government agencies. Portugal, on the other hand, has provided greater access to individualized healthcare services and has involved different sectors in addressing these issues.
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