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OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to analyse the nutritional factors and pressure injury (PI) risk in hospitalised patients post-stroke. METHOD: The research employed a descriptive observational method in which patients ≥18 years of age were followed for six days. Nutritional evaluation was based on anthropometric and dietary factors. The nutritional risk was assessed via anthropometric measurements, Braden nutrition subscale and daily dietary intake. PI risk was evaluated through the Braden Scale. The Wilcoxon test, paired t-test, and Kruskal-Wallis test were applied and corrected with Bonferroni correction or analysis of variance, followed by the post hoc Tukey test. RESULTS: During their hospital stays, the participating 59 patients had an increase in sensory perception (p=0.02) and nutrition (p=0.005) scores. It was observed that patients at high risk of PI did not meet daily nutritional recommendations for calories, proteins, carbohydrates, lipids and micronutrients (zinc, selenium and copper) compared with patients at low-to-moderate risk. Weight (p<0.001), body mass index (p<0.001), calf (p=0.01) and arm (p=0.04) circumferences, and subscapular (p=0.003) and triceps (p<0.001) skinfolds decreased during the six days of hospitalisation. CONCLUSION: From the findings of this study, it was concluded that nutritional factors, such as unmet recommended daily nutritional requirements of macronutrients and micronutrients, and nutritional status are associated with a higher risk of developing a PI.

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BACKGROUND: Enteral nutrition (EN) assists in the nutritional status of hospitalised patients unable to feed orally. The aim of this study was to determine which method-continuous EN or discontinuous EN, a diet in which the infusion is discontinued for 4h during the night,-is more effective in meeting nutrient recommendations and improving glycaemic control and biochemical parameters related to protein anabolism. METHODS: Patients were divided into two groups: discontinuous (EN administered in mL/h, 18h/day, 4-h night fasting) and continuous (EN administered in mL/h, 22h/day). All patients with EN receive the diet over a 22-h daily period, in which the diet is suspended for two hours/day for daily hospital routines such as bathing, and physiotherapy, and followed for seven days. Evaluated data: prescribed and administered volume, calories, protein, and fibre; capillary blood glucose; erythrogram; serum albumin. RESULTS: 52 patients were followed-up, with 23 (44.2%) in the discontinuous group and 29 (55.8%) in the continuous group. Compared with the continuous group, the discontinuous group received volumes closer to those prescribed, equal or higher calories, and more protein. The capillary glucose values were within the reference range in the discontinuous group, while the continuous group presented elevated values. Both groups presented hypoalbuminaemia, haemoglobin, and haematocrit below the reference values; however, in the discontinuous group, the serum albumin values improved during hospitalisation relative to the continuous. CONCLUSIONS: The method involving discontinuation of EN for 4h was more effective in meeting nutrient recommendations compared with the continuous method. Additionally, in the discontinuous group, we observed a better control of glycaemia when compared to that of the continuous group.

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Introdução: A hiperglicemia pode estar presente em até 38% dos pacientes hospitalizados.O controle glicêmico está associado a melhores desfechos clínicos. Objetivo: avaliar o comportamento da variabilidade glicêmica em pacientes hospitalizados com Diabetes Mellitus 2. Metodologia: Estudo transversal, composto por pacientes hospi-talizados com e sem diabetes, adultos e idosos, de ambos os gêneros, em terapia nutricional enteral. As glicemias foram medidas por testes de glicemia capilar e classificadas como normoglicemia, hiperglicemia e variabilidade glicêmica, avaliados a partir do desvio-padrão glicêmico e coeficiente de variação glicêmico. Foram avaliados dados bioquímicos como Proteína C-reativa. A análise de variância de duas vias (ANOVA) foi utilizada para comparar os grupos, além da correlação de Spearman. Resultados: Participaram 85 indivíduos, com diabetes mellitus 2 (20%; n= 17), e sem diabetes mellitus (80%; n = 68), sendo 34% (n = 29) adultos e 66% (n=56) idosos. Adultos e idosos com diabetes mellitus apresentaram hiperglicemia em relação aos pacientes não diabéticos (p<0,01), valores supe-riores de desvio-padrão glicêmico (p<0,01) e coeficiente de variação glicêmica em relação aos pacientes sem dia-betes (p= 0,03), no entanto, não foram classificados com variabilidade glicêmica. Os valores da Proteína C-reativa foram correlacionados com o desvio-padrão glicêmico (R= 0,29; p= 0,0065), no entanto, a quantidade de carboi-dratos infundida na dieta enteral não se correlacionou estatisticamente com as glicemias nem com a variabilidade glicêmica dos pacientes (p>0,05). Conclusão: pacientes hospitalizados com ou sem diabetes mellitus 2 não apre-sentaram variabilidade glicêmica, demonstrando um controle glicêmico na hospitalização. (AU)

Introduction: Hyperglycemia may be present in up to 38% of hospitalized patients. Glycemic control is associated with better clinical outcomes. Objective: assess the behavior of glycemic variability in hospitalized patients with Diabetes Mellitus 2. Methodology: Cross-sectional study composed of hospitalized patients with and without diabetes, adults and elderly, of both genders, undergoing enteral nutritional therapy. Blood glucose was measured by capillary blood glucose tests and classified as normoglycemia, hyperglycemia, and glycemic variability, assessed from the glycemic standard deviation and glycemic variation coefficient. Biochemical data such as C-reactive protein were assessed. Two-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) was used to compare the groups, in addition to Spearman's correlation. Results: Eighty-five individuals with diabetes mellitus 2 (20%; n=17) and without diabetes mellitus (80%; n=68) participated in the study; 34% (n=29) were adults, and 66% (n=56) were elderly. Adults and elderly people with diabetes mellitus presented hyperglycemia concerning non-diabetic patients (p<0.01), higher values of glycemic standard deviation (p<0.01), and glycemic variation coefficient concerning patients without diabetes (p= 0.03); however, they were not classified with glycemic variability. The C-reactive protein values were correlated with the glycemic standard deviation (R= 0.29; p= 0.0065); however, the amount of carbohydrates infused in the enteral diet was not statistically correlated with glycemia or with the glycemic variability of patients (p>0.05). Conclusion: hospitalized patients with or without diabetes mellitus 2 did not show glycemic variability, demonstrating glycemic control during hospitalization. (AU)

Introducción: La hiperglucemia puede estar presente hasta en un 38% de los pacientes hospitalizados. El con-trol glucémico se asocia con mejores resultados clínicos. Objetivo: evaluar el comportamiento de la variación glucémica en pacientes con Diabetes Mellitus 2. Metodología: Estudio transversal, compuesto por pacientes hos-pitalizados con y sin diabetes, adultos y ancianos, con terapia nutricional enteral. Las glucemias fueron medidas por exámenes de glucemia capilar y clasificadas como normo glucemia, hiperglucemia y variación glucémica, evaluados a partir de la desviación estándar y coeficiente de variación glucémico. Fueron evaluados datos bioquí-micos como Proteína C-reactiva. El análisis de la variación de las dos vías (ANOVA) fue utilizada para comparar los grupos, junto a la correlación de Spearman. Resultados: Participaron 85 individuos, con diabetes mellitus 2 (20%; n+17), y sin diabetes mellitus (80%; n = 68). Adultos 34% (n=29) y ancianos 66% (n=56). Pacientes con diabetes mellitus presentaron hiperglucemia en relación a los pacientes nodiabéticos (p< 0,01), valores superiores de desviación estándar glucémico (p< 0,01) y coeficiente de variación glucémica en relación a los pacientes sin dia-betes (p= 0,03), sin embargo, no fueron clasificados con variación glucémica. Los valores de la Proteína C-reactiva fueron correlacionados con la desviación estándar glucémica (R = 0,29; P= 0,0065), la cantidad de carbohidratos administrada, no se correlacionó estadísticamente con las glucemias ni con la variación glucémica de los pacientes (p>0,05). Conclusión: pacientes hospitalizados con o sin diabetes mellitus 2 no presentaron variación glucémica, demostrando control glucémico en la hospitalización. (AU)

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Introdução: Anemia é definida pela diminuição da concentração de hemoglobina circulante no sangue, podendo ser desencadeada por mecanismos fisiopatológicos e deficiências alimentares. Objetivou-se avaliar fatores associados à presença e ao tipo de anemia em pacientes hospitalizados. Métodos: Estudo retrospectivo, quantitativo realizado em hospital municipal da região central do Rio Grande do Sul. Fizeram parte do estudo pacientes hospitalizados em diferentes clínicas, com idade superior a 18 anos. Os dados foram coletados de fichas preenchidas pelos acadêmicos do curso de Nutrição durante o estágio curricular. As fichas eram compostas pelos seguintes dados: diagnóstico médico, doenças associadas, dados antropométricos como Índice de Massa Corporal (IMC) e exames laboratoriais como o hemograma. Resultados: A amostra foi composta por 100 indivíduos hospitalizados, 39% adultos e 61% idosos; 76% dos pacientes apresentaram anemia, sendo 35,4% (n= 34) anemia leve, 29% (n=28) moderada e 11,6% (n=11) grave. Percebeu-se que os idosos estão mais anêmicos em relação aos adultos. Doenças hematológicas, infecciosas, gastroenterológicas e pneumológicas tiveram maiores associações com a presença de anemia nos pacientes. Parâmetros como volume corpuscular médio e amplitude de distribuição dos eritrócitos encontraram-se normais nos pacientes. Além disso, observou-se relação inversamente proporcional da gravidade de anemia com o estado nutricional dos pacientes. Conclusão: A maioria dos pacientes hospitalizados estava anêmica, principalmente idosos. Alterações observadas no eritrograma foram semelhantes às encontradas na anemia por doença crônica. O baixo IMC e doenças associadas com alterações na eritropoiese, perda sanguínea e estimulação do sistema imunológico tiveram maiores associações com a presença de anemia nesses pacientes.

Introduction: Anemia is defined as a decreased concentration of circulating blood hemoglobin, and it can be triggered by pathophysiological mechanisms and nutritional deficiencies. We aimed to evaluate factors associated with the presence and type of anemia in hospitalized patients. Methods: This is a retrospective, quantitative study performed in a municipal hospital in central Rio Grande do Sul. The study participants were patients hospitalized at different healthcare institutions and aged 18 years or older. Data were collected through forms filled out by undergraduate nutrition students at their academic internship period. The forms included the following data: medical diagnosis, associated diseases, anthropometric data such as body mass index (BMI), and laboratory examinations such as blood counts. Results: The sample comprised 100 hospitalized individuals, of which 39% were adults and 61% were older adults; 76% of the patients presented anemia, where 35.4% (n=34) had mild anemia, 29% (n=28) had moderate anemia, and 11.6% (n = 11) had severe anemia. We noticed that older adults were more severely anemic than adults. Blood disorders and infectious, gastrointestinal, and respiratory diseases were more strongly associated with the presence of anemia in these patients. Parameters such as mean corpuscular volume and red cell distribution width were normal. Moreover, we observed an inversely proportional relationship between anemia severity and the patients' nutritional status. Conclusion: Most hospitalized patients were anemic, especially the older adults. Alterations seen in the erythrogram were similar to those found in anemia of chronic disease. Low BMI and diseases linked to changes in erythropoiesis, blood loss, and stimulation of the immune system were more strongly associated with the presence of anemia in these patients.

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Nutritional support strongly influence the nutritional status of the surgical neoplastic patients. This study aimed to evaluate the influence of food consumption on the perioperative nutritional status of hospitalized patients with neoplasia of the upper (UGIT) and lower (LGIT) gastrointestinal tract. METHOD: Observational, longitudinal, and prospective study. Data collected: food consumption, Subjective Global Assessment, anthropometry, laboratory tests. RESULTS: Eighty patients were followed up: 43 (54%) in the UGIT and 37 (46%) in the LGIT. The consumption in the perioperative period was lower than the usual consumption in the UGIT and LGIT groups, respectively, of energy (14.2 ± 6.5; 22.8 ± 11.2 Kcal/kg/d, p < 0.001; 13.6 ± 1.2; 19.0 ± 2.0 Kcal/kg/d; p = 0.014), protein (1.1 ± 0.7; 0.6 ± 0.3 g/kg/d, p < 0.001; 0.8 ± 0.1; 0.5 ± 0.1 g/kg/d; p = 0.058), selenium, zinc and copper. Most patients presented in the UGIT and LGIT groups, respectively, worsening malnutrition and muscle depletion according to the Subjective Global Assessment (61.9%; 51.4%) and hypoalbuminemia, mainly in the UGIT in the postoperative. CONCLUSION: Low food consumption during the perioperative period associated with prolongation of the postoperative fasting period worsens the nutritional status of patients undergoing surgery of the gastrointestinal tract for neoplasia, especially in the UGIT group.

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ABSTRACT Surgical patients with gastrointestinal cancer often suffer from malnutrition. This study aimed to evaluate the influence of fasting time on the nutritional status of patients hospitalized with preoperative and postoperative gastrointestinal tract neoplasms. Observational, longitudinal, and prospective study conducted in the surgical unit at a public-school hospital. The patients were divided into groups: upper (UGIT) and lower (LGIT) gastrointestinal tract. Follow-up started within 72 h of hospitalization with reassessment 72 h after surgery. Data collected: sex, age, type and duration of surgery, preoperative (compared with 8 h) and postoperative (compared with 24 h) fasting time, food acceptance, Subjective Global Assessment, anthropometry, and laboratory tests. Analyses: Student t, Wilcoxon, and chi-square tests. Fifty-one patients were followed up, 29 (57%) UGIT and 22 (43%) LGIT. The preoperative fasting time was 8.2±2.8 h in UGIT and 8.1±2.2 h in LGIT groups, respectively; however, postoperative fasting times in UGIT (60.4±40.7 h) and LGIT groups (57.6±38.2 h) were longer than 24 h (P<0.001). Although eutrophic in the preoperative period, in the postoperative most patients in the UGIT and LGIT groups presented, respectively, malnutrition (71%; 59%; P<0.001), severe weight loss (79%; 80%), a significant correlation between triceps skinfold and postoperative fasting time (r= -0.306; P= 0.03), and hemoglobin and albumin values (r= 0.633; P<0.001), additionally low dietary acceptance, especially in the UGIT group. Prolonging postoperative fasting time worsened the nutritional status of surgical patients, especially in the UGIT group.

RESUMEN Los pacientes quirúrgicos con cáncer gastrointestinal a menudo sufren desnutrición. El objetivo de este estudio fue evaluar la influencia del tiempo de ayuno en estado nutricional de pacientes hospitalizados con neoplasias del tracto gastrointestinal preoperatorio y posoperatorio. Estudio observacional, longitudinal y prospectivo realizado en unidad quirúrgica de un hospital escolar público. Los pacientes fueron divididos en grupos: tracto gastrointestinal superior (UGIT) y inferior (LGIT). El seguimiento se inició dentro del 72 h de la hospitalización con reevaluación 72 h después de la cirugía. Datos recolectados: sexo, edad, tipo y duración de la cirugía, tiempo de ayuno preoperatorio (comparado con 8 h) y postoperatorio (comparado con 24 h), aceptación de dieta, Evaluación Subjetiva Global, antropometría y pruebas de laboratorio. Análisis: pruebas de T, Wilcoxon y chi-cuadrado. Se siguió 51 pacientes, 29 (57%) en UGIT y 22 (43%) en LGIT. El tiempo de ayuno preoperatorio fue 8,2±2,8 h (UGIT) y 8,1±2,2 h (LGIT); sin embargo, los tiempos de ayuno posoperatorio en UGIT (60,4±40,7 h) y LGIT (57,6±38,2 h) fueron superiores a 24 h (P<0,001). Aunque eutróficos en preoperatorio, en postoperatorio la mayoría de los pacientes (UGIT y LGIT, respectivamente) presentaron desnutrición (71%; 59%; P<0,001), pérdida de peso severa (79%; 80%), correlación significativa entre pliegue cutáneo del tríceps y tiempo de ayuno posoperatorio (r= -0.306; P= 0.03), valores de hemoglobina y albúmina (r= 0,633; P<0,001), y baja aceptación de dieta, especialmente del UGIT. La prolongación del ayuno postoperatorio empeoró el estado nutricional de los pacientes quirúrgicos, especialmente del UGIT.

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ABSTRACT Objective: To evaluate the intake of micronutrients with antioxidant properties through exclusive enteral nutrition therapy (ENT) in hospitalized patients with chronic diseases compared to the estimated average requirement (EAR). Methods: This prospective, longitudinal, descriptive, observational study was performed in a public hospital, with adult and elderly patients. The adequacy of the volume of ENT prescribed and offered was considered satisfactory when >80%. The adequacy of micronutrients with antioxidant properties was performed according to the estimated average need (EAR). Data were considered statistically significant when p<0.05. Results: Of the 53 included patients, 58.5% were male. Most of patients (45.3%) were in the neurology clinic, and the main cause was cerebral vascular accident (18.9%). The volume administered was less than the prescribed volume of ENT in both male and female patients. However, recommendations for micronutrients with antioxidant properties, such as vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin E, zinc, selenium, copper and iron, are according to EAR and did not exceed the tolerable intake limit (upper limit, UL), (p<0.05). The present study shows a very large variability in the concentration of micronutrients in each enteral diet. It is necessary to consider the pathologies that affect the patient, as some health conditions may be able to require specific amounts of micronutrients. Conclusions: Patients received a lower volume of enteral nutrition therapy compared to the prescribed volume. The micronutrient concentrations were consistent with daily EAR recommendations and did not exceed the tolerable intake limit (UL) for healthy individuals.

RESUMEN Objetivo: Evaluar la ingesta de micronutrientes con propiedades antioxidantes a través de la terapia de nutrición enteral exclusiva (ENT) en pacientes hospitalizados con enfermedades crónicas en comparación con el requerimiento promedio estimado (RPE). Métodos: Prospectivo, longitudinal, descriptivo y de observación, se realizó en un hospital público con pacientes adultos y ancianos. La adecuación del volumen de ENT prescrito y ofrecido se consideró satisfactoria cuando fue >80%. La adecuación de micronutrientes con propiedades antioxidantes se realizó de acuerdo con la RPE. Se consideraron estadísticamente significativos p<0,05. Resultados: De los 53 pacientes incluidos, 58,5% eran hombres. La mayoría de los pacientes (45,3%) se encontraban en la consulta de neurología y la principal causa fue el accidente vascular cerebral (18,9%). El volumen administrado fue menor que el volumen prescrito de ENT tanto en pacientes masculinos como femeninos. Sin embargo, las recomendaciones de micronutrientes con propiedades antioxidantes, como vitamina A, vitamina C, vitamina E, zinc, selenio, cobre y hierro, están de acuerdo con la RPE y no superan el límite de ingesta tolerable (UL), (p<0,05). El presente estudio muestra una variabilidad muy grande en la concentración de micronutrientes en cada dieta enteral. Es necesario considerar las patologías que afectan al paciente, ya que algunas condiciones de salud pueden requerir cantidades específicas de micronutrientes. Conclusiones: Los pacientes recibieron un volumen menor de ENT en comparación con el volumen prescrito. Las concentraciones de micronutrientes fueron consistentes con las recomendaciones diarias de la RPE y no excedieron el límite de ingesta tolerable (UL) para individuos sanos.

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Introdução: O envelhecimento é um processo natural de todo o ser humano, que acaba desencadeando modificações funcionais e anatômicas no corpo como a diminuição da palatabilidade. Desse modo, o objetivo deste estudo foi identificar o perfil nutricional de idosos hospitalizados com anemia. Métodos: O estudo do tipo transversal, desenvolvido com idosos de ambos os sexos com idade igual ou superior a 60 anos internados em um hospital do município de Santa Maria/RS. Foram coletados dos prontuários: motivo de internação, diagnóstico e doenças associadas e dados antropométricos: peso, altura, IMC, circunferência do braço, dobra cutânea tricipital e espessura do músculo adutor do polegar, além de dados bioquímicos como o hemograma. Resultados: Em relação aos dados antropométricos, não se observou diferença estatisticamente significativa no peso atual, dobra cutânea tricipital e espessura do músculo adutor do polegar, apesar de esses parâmetros estarem mais altos em idosos sem anemia, em comparação aos idosos com anemia. No entanto, a circunferência do braço foi significativamente maior em pacientes sem anemia, em relação aos sem anemia. Os valores de hematócrito, hemoglobina, volume corpuscular médio e hemoglobina corpuscular média foram estatisticamente menores em idosos com anemia. Verificou-se correlação positiva significativa do peso com a hemoglobina dos idosos hospitalizados e da circunferência do braço com a hemoglobina desses idosos. Conclusões: Conclui-se que os parâmetros antropométricos possuem uma importante associação com o hemograma e, desta forma, a avaliação nutricional completa pode contribuir para realizar um diagnóstico e tratamento mais precoce, a fim de diminuir o tempo de internação desses pacientes (AU)

Introduction: Aging is a natural process of every human being, one which eventually triggers a number of functional and anatomical changes in the body such as reduction of palatability. The aim of this study was to identify the nutritional profile of hospitalized elderly patients with anemia. Methods: The cross-sectional study was carried out with elderly patients of both sexes aged 60 years or over admitted to a hospital in the city of Santa Maria, RS. The following data were collected from the medical records: reason for hospitalization, diagnosis and associated diseases, and anthropometric data (weight, height, BMI, arm circumference, triceps skinfold thickness, and thumb adductor muscle thickness) as well as biochemical data such as complete blood count. Results: No statistically significant difference was found for current weight, triceps skinfold thickness and thumb adductor muscle thickness, although these parameters were higher in the elderly without anemia than in the elderly with anemia. However, arm circumference was significantly higher in patients without anemia, compared to those without anemia. The values of hematocrit, hemoglobin, mean corpuscular volume and mean corpuscular hemoglobin were statistically lower in the elderly patients with anemia. There was a significant positive correlation of weight with hemoglobin and of arm circumference with hemoglobin in these hospitalized elderly. Conclusions: It is concluded that the anthropometric parameters have an important association with total blood count, so a complete nutritional evaluation can contribute to earlier diagnosis and treatment, in order to reduce the hospitalization time of these patients (AU)

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Background : Nowadays obesity is a chronic disease considered one of the greatest problems in public healthy. Showing to be effective in a short and long term, the bariatric surgery has emerged as an optional treatment for morbid obesity. Aim: Identify the profile of patients seeking bariatric surgery. Methods: Were interviewed 100 patients in preoperative nutritional monitoring of bariatric surgery. The study was conducted by applying a questionnaire prepared according to the research objectives. Results: From the individuals that were seeking bariatric surgery, 78% were female, 62% were married and 69% reported physical activity. The average age of those surveyed was 37±10.83 years and mean body mass index (BMI) was 43.51± 6.25 kg/m². The comorbidity more prevalent in this group was high blood pressure (51%). In previous treatments for weight reduction, 92% have already done hypocaloric diet followed by anorectic drug (83%). The success of these treatments was reported by 92% of patients; however, the weight lost was recovered in less than one year of 75%. Patients with diabetes mellitus and dyslipidemia had higher BMI values. The patients with comorbidities showed lower levels of BMI. Conclusion: The profile of patients who sought surgical treatment for their obesity were predominantly women with a family background of obesity and obesity-related comorbidities, especially hypertension and diabetes mellitus.

Racional : A obesidade é doença crônica considerada atualmente um dos maiores problemas de saúde pública. Mostrando-se eficaz em curto e longo prazo a cirurgia bariátrica surgiu como opção de tratamento para a obesidade grau III. Objetivo : Identificar o perfil dos pacientes que procuram a cirurgia bariátrica. Métodos : Foram entrevistados 100 pacientes em acompanhamento nutricional pré-operatório de cirurgia bariátrica. O estudo foi realizado através da aplicação de um questionário elaborado de acordo com os objetivos da pesquisa. Resultados : Dos indivíduos que buscaram a cirurgia bariátrica, 78% eram do sexo feminino, 62% casados e 69% dos entrevistados afirmaram praticar atividade física. A média de idade dos indivíduos pesquisados foi de 37±10,83 anos e a média de IMC foi de 43,51±6,25 kg/m². A comorbidade que mais prevaleceu no grupo pesquisado foi a hipertensão arterial (51%). Dos tratamentos prévios para redução de peso, 92% já realizou dieta hipocalórica seguido de medicamento anorexígeno (83%). O sucesso destes tratamentos foi relatado por 92% dos pacientes; porém, o peso perdido foi recuperado em menos de um ano por 75%. Ao associarem-se as comorbidades com o IMC, encontrou-se diferença significativa entre os pacientes com e sem diabete melito, assim como os com e sem dislipidemia. Os pacientes que apresentavam comorbidades mostraram menores níveis de IMC. Conclusão : O perfil dos pacientes que buscaram correção cirúrgica para sua obesidade eram predominantemente mulheres, com histórico familiar de obesidade, com média de idade de 37 anos e com comorbidades relacionadas à obesidade, com destaque para hipertensão arterial e diabete melito.

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BACKGROUND: Nowadays obesity is a chronic disease considered one of the greatest problems in public healthy. Showing to be effective in a short and long term, the bariatric surgery has emerged as an optional treatment for morbid obesity. AIM: Identify the profile of patients seeking bariatric surgery. METHODS: Were interviewed 100 patients in preoperative nutritional monitoring of bariatric surgery. The study was conducted by applying a questionnaire prepared according to the research objectives. RESULTS: From the individuals that were seeking bariatric surgery, 78% were female, 62% were married and 69% reported physical activity. The average age of those surveyed was 37±10.83 years and mean body mass index (BMI) was 43.51± 6.25 kg/m². The comorbidity more prevalent in this group was high blood pressure (51%). In previous treatments for weight reduction, 92% have already done hypocaloric diet followed by anorectic drug (83%). The success of these treatments was reported by 92% of patients; however, the weight lost was recovered in less than one year of 75%. Patients with diabetes mellitus and dyslipidemia had higher BMI values. The patients with comorbidities showed lower levels of BMI. CONCLUSION: The profile of patients who sought surgical treatment for their obesity were predominantly women with a family background of obesity and obesity-related comorbidities, especially hypertension and diabetes mellitus.

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