scholarly journals Food Quality and Nutritional Profile of Students from a Public School in Brazil

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 87
Author(s):  
Loriana L. Teixeira ◽  
Estelamar MB Teixeira ◽  
Helen Mara Gomes ◽  
Lucas Arantes-Pereira
Keyword(s):  
Public School ◽  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Nutritional Assessment ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Brazilian Government ◽  
Low Weight ◽  
Nutritional Transition ◽  
Nutritional Status Of Children

<p><em>Feeding is directly related to nutritional status and alterations as obesity and malnutrition, affecting human body and increasing the risk of morbidity and mortality. This study aimed to evaluate the nutritional status of children and adolescents in a public school located in Uberaba MG Brazil by comparing macro and micronutrients on the school menu with PNAE (Brazilian government program) recommendations. A descriptive cross-sectional study including 547 individuals was carried out. Nutritional assessment was done based on anthropometric Z-score analysis. Only the food ingestion made at the school was considered, in order to verify if the meals offered by the school meet the percentage of nutrients recommended by PNAE. With regard to the nutritional status, there was a small proportion of students (0.18%) with low weight (-3 ? Z &lt; -2). There was 15% prevalence of overweight (overweight, obesity, and severe obesity) among students. Menus composition revealed that macronutrients, fiber, and energy intake was lower than that recommended by PNAE for all age groups studied. The prevalence of a considerable number of overweight students is a warning for interventions to prevent obesity. A small percentage of students classified as low weight represents a nutritional transition trend in recent years.</em></p>

scholarly journals Nutritional Status of Children and Its Associated Factors in Selected Earthquake-Affected VDCs of Gorkha District, Nepal

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Asmita Shrestha ◽  
Chet Kant Bhusal ◽  
Binjwala Shrestha ◽  
Kiran Dev Bhattarai
Keyword(s):  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Anthropometric Measurement ◽  
Major Public Health Problem ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Nutritional Status Of Children ◽  
Food Insecure Households

Background. Malnutrition is a major public health problem and most enveloping cause of morbidity and mortality among children and adolescents throughout the world. This study was aimed at assessing the nutritional status and associated factors among 6-10-year-old children in selected earthquake-affected areas of Gorkha district, Nepal. Methods. A community-based cross-sectional study among 420 mothers having children of age groups 6-10 years (with anthropometric measurement among children) was conducted using a mixed method in selected earthquake-affected areas of Gorkha district, Nepal, from October 2015 to April 2016. Gorkha was selected purposively from 14 earthquake-affected districts. Two village development committees were selected randomly among 6 having severe impact. Randomly, 5 wards were selected from each of the 2 village development committees. As the sample was 420, 42 children were selected randomly from every ward. Result. Among the 420 children, 31.9% were underweight, 51.9% were stunted, and 2.9% were wasted after the earthquake. Children who were more prone to being underweight were the following: male children (RR=1.34 95% CI: 1.01-1.78) and children from illiterate mothers (RR=2.49, 95% CI: 1.85-3.36), illiterate fathers (RR=1.73, 95% CI: 1.32-2.27), and homemaker mothers (RR=0.28, 95% CI: 0.20-0.38); children whose families were using nonimproved sources of water (RR=2.60, 95% CI: 1.07-6.60); and households having food insecurity (RR=12.97, 95% CI: 3.29-51.18). Similarly, children of illiterate fathers (RR=1.67, 95% CI: 1.41-1.97), children of illiterate mothers (RR=2.32, 95% CI: 1.91-2.83), children of homemaker mothers (RR=0.59, 95% CI: 0.49-0.70), children whose family were using treated water (RR=0.32, 95% CI: 0.15-0.67), and children from food insecure households (RR=10.52, CI: 4.05-27.33) were found to be stunted. After adjustment, children from households consuming nonimproved water were 6 times more likely (OR=6.75; 95% CI: 1.59-28.62) to be wasted. Conclusion. Illiterate mothers, illiterate fathers, mothers engaged in occupation other than household work, and food insecure households were found to be independent predictors of underweight and stunting. Nonimproved source of drinking water was found to be independent predictors of wasting.

scholarly journals Pediatric Subjective Global Nutritional Assessment of Children with Cancer in Brazil: Preliminary Results of the Brazilian Survey on Oncological Nutrition in Pediatrics (P12-022-19)

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (Supplement_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Wanelia Afonso ◽  
Wilza Peres ◽  
Nivaldo Pinho ◽  
Renata Martucci ◽  
Juliana Braga ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Hospital Admission ◽  
Nutritional Assessment ◽  
Good Alternative ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Children With Cancer ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Nutritional Evaluation ◽  
The North ◽  
Nutritional Status Of Children

Abstract Objectives To describe the nutritional status of children with cancer during hospital admission in the five different regions of Brazil by Pediatric subjective global nutritional assessment (PSGNA). Methods A multicenter, cross-sectional study part of the Brazilian Survey on Oncological Nutrition in Pediatrics (IBNOPe). Patients of both sexes, aged between 2 and 18 years, diagnosed of cancer under treatment in institutions of all regions of Brazil, from March to December of 2018, were eligible. Data were collected from the medical records, using a form prepared exclusively for this research. For subjective nutritional evaluation, the PSGNA questionnaire, adapted by Saraiva et al (2017) for children with cancer, was applied within 48 hours of hospital admission. The classification was made in well nourished, moderately malnourished and severely malnourished. Participating Institutions received training prior to the implementation of the research. Descriptive statistics were performed for statistical analysis. Results A total of 579 patients were evaluated, 3.3% (n = 19) from the north, 33.0% (n = 191), 20.9% (n = 121) 30) west-west and 37.6% (n = 218) southeast. According to PSGNA data at admission 66.3% were well nourished, 33.7% were malnourished (27.2%) or severely malnourished (6.5%). Considering the region, the southeast presented a higher percentage of severely malnourished children (8.5%), according to the PSGNA. According to anthropometric data, about 23.5% of children presented inadequate anthropometric nutritional status (Zscore < −1) at admission. Conclusions PSGNA revealed a high percentage of children with poor nutritional conditions at the time of admission, which may contribute to unfavorable clinical outcomes. The PSGNA seems to be a good alternative for the nutritional evaluation of children with cancer. Funding Sources No funding source.

scholarly journals Ruralidad y estado nutricional. Un estudio en la población de Magdalena (provincia de Buenos Aires, Argentina) / RURALITY AND NUTRITIONAL STATUS. A STUDY IN THE MAGDALENA POPULATION (PROVINCE OF BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA)

2017 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 77
Author(s):  
Maria Fernanda Torres ◽  
María Antonia Luis ◽  
Mariela Garraza ◽  
Evelia Edith Oyhenart
Keyword(s):  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Buenos Aires ◽  
Principal Component ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Environmental Characteristics ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Urban Group ◽  
Palabras Clave ◽  
Low Weight ◽  
Nutritional Status Of Children

<p>En Argentina, la “ruralidad” es definida comúnmente como “aquello que no es urbano” empleando diferentes criterios i.e. geográficos o estadísticos. El objetivo es analizar el estado nutricional en relación a las características socio-ambientales en que residen los niños de Magdalena (Buenos Aires, Argentina). Se realizó un estudio transversal en 428 escolares de 3.0 a 14.9 años asistentes a establecimientos de diferentes localidades categorizados como rurales por el Consejo Escolar. Se relevó peso (P) y talla (T) y calculó Índice de Masa Corporal (IMC). Las prevalencias de Bajo Peso/Edad (BPE), Baja Talla/Edad (BTE), Bajo IMC (BIMC), Sobrepeso (S) y Obesidad (O) fueron calculadas empleando la referencia OMS. Las variables socio-ambientales fueron relevadas mediante una encuesta estructurada. Los datos fueron analizados mediante análisis de componentes principales categórico y permitieron caracterizar a la población y diferenciarla en dos grupos. Las prevalencias generales de exceso de peso (29.8%: S 17.2%, O 12.6%) superaron 5 veces a la desnutrición (6.7%: BPE 1.6%, BTE 4.4%, BIMC 0.7%). La regresión indicó mayor probabilidad de obesidad en varones del grupo más urbano (1: 21.6%, 2: 9.80%). Se concluye que en el ambiente rural heterogéneo, el estado nutricional de los niños difiere.</p><p>Palabras clave: desnutrición; sobrepeso; obesidad; características socio-ambientales; ruralidad</p><p>Abstract<br />In Argentina, “rurality” is commonly defined as “that is not urban” based on the employment of different criteria i.e. geographical or statistical. The aim is to analyze, the nutritional status in relation to the socio-environmental characteristics of residence of children inhabiting in Magdalena (Buenos Aires, Argentina). A cross-sectional study was carried out in 428 students aged between 3.0 and 14.9 years attending to schools of different localities categorized as rural by the School Council. Weight (W) and height (H) were measured and Body Mass Index (BMI) was calculated. Prevalence of low weight-for-age (LWA), low height-for-age (LHA) and low BMI (LBMI), Overweight (O) and Obesity (OB) were estimated using WHO reference. The socio-environmental variables were surveyed using structured questioner and the data were analyzed by means of categorical principal component analysis. The results allowed to characterize the population and to differentiate two groups. Overall prevalence of excess of weight (29.8%: O 17.2%, OB 12.6%) exceeded 5 times undernutrition (6.7%: LWA 1.6%, LHA 4.4%, LBMI 0.7%). The regression analysis indicated a greater probability of obesity in males among the more urban group (1: 21.6%, 2: 9.80%). It is concluded that in the heterogeneous “rural” environment, the nutritional status of children differs.</p><p>Keywords: undernutrition; overweight; obesity; socio-environmental characteristics</p>

CONSUMO DE ALIMENTOS PROCESSADOS E ULTRAPROCESSADOS POR ESCOLARES DE ARROIO DO TIGRE, RS

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 157-164
Author(s):  
Rubiane Inara Wagner ◽  
Patrícia Molz ◽  
Camila Schreiner Pereira
Keyword(s):  
Public School ◽  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Private School ◽  
Food Habits ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
School Students ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
The Public ◽  
Cereal Bars

O objetivo deste estudo foi comparar a frequência do consumo de alimentos processados e ultraprocessados e verificar a associação entre estado nutricional por adolescentes do ensino público e privado do município de Arroio do Tigre, RS. Trata-se de um estudo transversal realizado com adolescentes, com idade entre 10 e 15 anos, de uma escola pública e uma privada de Arroio do Tigre, RS. O estado nutricional foi avaliado pelo índice de massa corporal. Aplicou-se um questionário de frequência alimentar contendo alimentos processados e ultraprocessados. A amostra foi composta por 64 adolescentes com idade média de 12,03±1,15 anos, sendo 53,1% da escola pública. A maioria dos adolescentes encontravam-se eutróficos (p=0,343), e quando comparado com o consumo de alimentos processados e ultraprocessados, a maioria dos escolares eutróficos relataram maior frequência no consumo de balas e chicletes (50,0%) e barra de cereais (51,0%), de 1 a 3 vezes por semana (p=0,004; p=0,029, respectivamente). Houve também uma maior frequência de consumo de alimentos processados e ultraprocessados como pizza (73,5%; p0,001), refrigerante (58,8%; p=0,036) e biscoito recheado (58,8%; p=0,008) entre 1 a 3 vezes por semana na escola pública em comparação a escola privada. O consumo de suco de pacote (p=0,013) foi relatado não ser consumido pela maioria dos alunos da escola particular em comparação a escola pública. Os dados encontrados evidenciam um consumo expressivo de alimentos processados e ultraprocessados pelos adolescentes de ambas as escolas, destacando alimentos com alto teor de açúcar e sódio.Palavras-chave: Hábitos alimentares. Adolescentes. Alimentos industrializados. ABSTRACT: The objective of this study was to compare the frequency of consumption of processed and ultraprocessed foods and to verify the association between nutritional status by adolescents from public and private schools in the municipality of Arroio do Tigre, RS. This was a cross-sectional study conducted with adolescents, aged 10 to 15 years, from a public school and a private school in Arroio do Tigre, RS. Nutritional status was assessed by body mass index. A food frequency questionnaire containing processed and ultraprocessed foods was applied. The sample consisted of 64 adolescents with a mean age of 12.03±1.15 years, 53.1% of the public school. Most of the adolescents were eutrophic (p=0.343), and when compared to the consumption of processed and ultraprocessed foods, most eutrophic schoolchildren reported a higher frequency of bullets and chewing gum (50.0%) and cereal bars (51.0%), 1 to 3 times per week (p=0.004, p=0.029, respectively). There was also a higher frequency of consumption of processed and ultraprocessed foods such as pizza (73.5%, p0.001), refrigerant (58.8%, p=0.036) and stuffed biscuit (58.8%, p=0.008) between 1 to 3 times a week in public school compared to private school. Consumption of packet juice (p=0.013) was reported not to be consumed by the majority of private school students compared to public school. Conclusion: The data found evidenced an expressive consumption of processed and ultraprocessed foods by the adolescents of both schools, highlighting foods with high sugar and sodium content.Keywords: Food Habits. Adolescents. Industrialized Foods.

scholarly journals Age and Spinal Disease Correlate to Albumin and Vitamin D Status

2021 ◽  
pp. 219256822098256
Author(s):  
Anderson Gomes Marin ◽  
Raphael de Rezende Pratali ◽  
Samuel Machado Marin ◽  
Carlos Fernando Pereira da Silva Herrero
Keyword(s):  
Vitamin D ◽  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Hypovitaminosis D ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Surgical Approaches ◽  
Albumin Concentration ◽  
Vitamin D Status ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Epidemiological Profile

Study Design: Cross-sectional study. Objectives: Thus, this study aimed to assess the epidemiological profile of a patient sample that underwent spinal surgery regarding their nutritional and vitamin D status. Methods: Serum albumin and vitamin D (25-hydroxyvitamin D) levels were measured in patients with different spinal surgical approaches and various pathologies at a single institution. 112 patients were retrospectively identified for inclusion and stratified by age into 4 age groups and by pathology. The nutritional status of the patients was classified in vitamin D inadequacy (< 30ng/mL), vitamin D deficiency (<20ng/mL), and hypoalbuminemia (<3.5g/dL). Data was analyzed comparing vitamin D, and albumin means considering gender, age group, and pathologies. Results: Twenty-eight (25.2%) patients had hypoalbuminemia. There was no difference between gender (p = 0.988); there was a significant decrease in albumin concentration increasing the age (p < 0.001). The prevalence of hypoalbuminemia was significantly higher in patients with trauma, tumor and infection than in those patients with degenerative and deformity diseases (p = 0.003). The prevalence of vitamin D inadequacy was 33.7%, and that of deficiency was 62.2%, while severe deficiency (< 10 ng/mL) in 16.3%. The vitamin D concentration was significantly different among the pathologies (P = 0.047), the lower concentration occurring in patients with tumor. Conclusion: Older patients, as well as patients with tumor and infectious pathologies, seem to have a higher prevalence of hypoalbuminemia, inferring malnutrition. There was a low epidemic level of vitamin D concentration, almost all patients presenting some degree of hypovitaminosis D, independent of age, gender and nutritional status.

scholarly journals The importance of dysphagia screening and nutritional assessment in hospitalized patients

2018 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Patrícia Amaro Andrade ◽  
Carolina Araújo dos Santos ◽  
Heloísa Helena Firmino ◽  
Carla de Oliveira Barbosa Rosa
Keyword(s):  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Global Assessment ◽  
Assessment Tool ◽  
Nutritional Assessment ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Hospitalized Patients ◽  
The Body ◽  
Subjective Global Assessment ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Knee Height

ABSTRACT Objective: To determine frequency of dysphagia risk and associated factors in hospitalized patients as well as to evaluate nutritional status by using different methods and correlate the status with scores of the Eating Assessment Tool (EAT-10). Methods: This was a cross-sectional study including 909 inpatients of a philanthropic hospital. For the diagnosis of dysphagia we used an adapted and validated Brazilian version of the Eating Assessment Tool (EAT-10). The nutritional status was evaluated through the subjective global assessment, and anthropometric measurements included weight, calf and arm circumference, and knee height. The Mann-Whitney test, associations using the Pearson’s χ2 and Spearman’s correlation were used to verify differences between the groups. Results: The prevalence of dysphagia risk was 10.5%, and aging was the associated factor with this condition. Patients at risk presented lower values of arm and calf circumference, variables that correlated inversely with the Eating Assessment Tool (EAT-10) score. Malnutrition was observed in 13.2% of patients based on the subjective global assessment and in 15.2% based on the Body Mass Index. Conclusion: Screening for dysphagia and malnutrition should be introduced in hospitals routine to avoid or minimize damages caused by dysphagia or malnutrition, especially among older people.

scholarly journals Nutritional status of 1-5 years children in the urban slum area of Jagdalpur city, Bastar region, Chhattisgarh

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 1172
Author(s):  
Q. H. Khan ◽  
Garima Arora ◽  
Susheel Kumar Nalli
Keyword(s):  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Immunization Coverage ◽  
Urban Slum ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Present Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Nutritional Status Of Children ◽  
High Level

Background: Nutritional status is the best indicator of the child health. Malnutrition has both short and long term adverse ramifications. As per NFHS III 47% children are stunted in the state of Chhattisgarh. However still many communities in the tribal dominated and naxal affected state may remain affected, hence the study was planned to identify the nutritional status of children and find out its determinant.Methods: Present cross-sectional study was conducted among 12-59 months children in the urban slum of Jagdalpur city, Bastar region of Chhattisgarh. Predesigned and pretested questionnaire was administered to the caregiver of the child, information on socio-demographic characteristics was obtained and anthropometric measurements were taken. Statistical Analysis: all frequencies were derived for completeness of data. WHO Anthro Software version 3.1.0 was used to classify the malnutrition status. Chi-square test was applied to find association between dependent variables.Results: Out of 225 children 53.3% were boys and 46.7% were girls. The overall prevalence of underweight stunting and wasting was 28.4%, 41.3%, and 19.1% respectively.Conclusions: Prevalence of underweight has reduced in the district over a period of years. However high level of stunting, a sign of chronic hunger points towards the pivotal role of socio-demographic and behavioral practices prevalent in the district. Interaction with health system in the form of ANC, institutional delivery and safeguarding effective 100% immunization coverage has shown preventive effect.

scholarly journals PENGARUH TINGKAT KONSUMSI ENERGI, PROTEIN, LEMAK, DAN STATUS KECACINGAN TERHADAP STATUS GIZI PADA SISWA SEKOLAH DASAR NEGERI 01 LIMPAKUWUS

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 46
Author(s):  
Rendy Manuhutu ◽  
Dyah Umiyarni Purnamasari ◽  
Endo Dardjito
Keyword(s):  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Human Life ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
School Age Children ◽  
School Age ◽  
Infection Status ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
Fat Consumption ◽  
Nutritional Status Of Children

School age is the important period of human life and the quality have to be prepared well. The school age children is susceptible to malnutrition. Malnutrition among school age children will implicatethe children�s development and further potential development in that age. Food consumption levels and worm infection status are the two most affected factors to nutritional status of children school. The purpose of this research is to know the effect of energy, protein, fat and worm inflectional status to the nutritional status of SDN 01 Limpakuwus�s student in Sumbang, Banyumas. This research was cross sectional study approach,used purposive sampling with inclusion and exclusion criteria in 44 respondents. Analysis conducted by univariate, bivariate (Spearman rank) and multivariate (multiple logistic regression).Multivariate analysis showed the variables that influenced nutritional status is the level of fat consumption (p=0.022), and the variable did not affect the nutritional status are the level of energy consumption (p=0.999), protein consumption level (p=0.580), and worm infection status (p = 0.661). The suggestion is to get more food that can fulfil the energy, protein, fat needs and make the canteen in the school becomes a healthy canteen that serves healthy and nutritious meal.

scholarly journals Nutritional Status of Children Aged 12 to 36 Months in a Rural District of Hungyen Province, Vietnam

2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dang Van Chuc ◽  
Nguyen Xuan Hung ◽  
Vuong Thi Trang ◽  
Dang Viet Linh ◽  
Pham Minh Khue
Keyword(s):  
Vitamin D ◽  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Vitamin D Deficiency ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Blood Analysis ◽  
Rural District ◽  
Anthropometric Measurement ◽  
Obese Children ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Nutritional Status Of Children

Objective. To evaluate the nutritional status of children from 12 to 36 months of age in Kimdong, a rural district in Hungyen Province, Northern Vietnam, in 2017. Subjects and Methods. A cross-sectional study was carried out on 327 children aged 12-36 months. The data collected included anthropometric measurement, serum hemoglobin (Hb), and vitamin D concentration. Blood analysis was done at the Center Laboratory of Hungyen Obstetrics and Pediatrics Hospital. Underweight, stunted, and wasted children were classified based on z-scores cut-off less than -2 SD of weight for age (WAZ), height for age (HAZ), and weight for height (WHZ), respectively. Overweight and obese children were defined if WHZ was more than + 2SD. Anemic child was applied when Hb concentration was less than 110 g/L while vitamin D deficiency was termed for level less than 20 ng/L. Results. The prevalence of underweight, stunted, wasted, and overweight/obese children was 7.6%, 23.5%, 6.7%, and 1.2%, respectively. The prevalence of anemia and vitamin D deficiency was 33.3% and 47.7%, respectively. Malnutrition, anemia, and vitamin D deficiency were not statistically different by sex. Malnutrition and vitamin D deficiency were not statistically different by age group but anemia by age groups was significantly different. Conclusions. Stunting is still prevalent in children aged 12-36 months in Kimdong. Moreover, anemia and vitamin D deficiency also affected children in this area. Some interventions should be conducted to improve the nutritional status of children in Kimdong district.

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