Complicaciones nutricionales de la cirugía bariátrica / 9 NUTRITIONAL COMPLICATIONS OF BARIATRIC SURGERY

La cirugía bariátrica es reconocida como una terapia altamente efectiva para la obesidad, ya que logra una pérdida de peso sostenida, una reducción de las comorbilidades y la mortalidad relacionadas con la obesidad; además mejora de la calidad de vida de los pacientes. Sin embargo, las deficiencias nutricionales son un problema inherente en el período postoperatorio y, a menudo, requieren una suplementación de por vida. Los tipos de desnutrición después de la cirugía incluyen desnutrición proteico-energética y deficiencias de micronutrientes, como hierro, ácido fólico, vitamina A y vitamina B12. Lamentablemente, no existen regímenes estandarizados de cuidados posteriores, y los costos de los suplementos nutricionales los pagan los propios pacientes. Esta revisión se enfoca en el estudio de la desnutrición poscirugía bariátrica, recorriendo las principales deficiencias y sus causas

Bariatric surgery is recognized as a highly effective therapy for obesity, as it achieves sustained weight loss, a reduction in comorbidities and obesity-related mortality; It also improves the quality of life of patients. However, nutritional deficiencies are an inherent problem in the postoperative period and often require lifelong supplementation. Types of malnutrition after surgery include protein-energy malnutrition and micronutrient deficiencies, such as iron, folic acid, vitamin A, and vitamin B12. Currently, there are no standardized aftercare systems, and the costs of nutritional supplements are paid by the patients themselves. This review focuses on the study of malnutrition after bariatric surgery, covering the main deficiencies and their causes.

Intervención nutricional en adultos mayores con diabetes mellitus tipo 2 para lograr el control glucémico / Nutritional intervention in older adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus to achieve glycemic control

Introducción: La diabetes mellitus es una enfermedad crónica que genera un gran número de complicaciones sistémicas, principalmente en la población geriátrica. El control metabólico resulta vital para controlar la enfermedad. Mantener un adecuado balance nutricional es fundamental. Objetivo: Identificar el efecto de una intervención de educación nutricional sobre el control glucémico en adultos mayores con diagnóstico de diabetes mellitus tipo 2. Métodos: Investigación aplicada con un diseño cuasiexperimental y enfoque mixto, que incluyó a 73 adultos mayores con diagnóstico de diabetes mellitus tipo 2. Se identificó el estado nutricional de los adultos mayores y se aplicó una intervención educativa. Se determinó el nivel glucémico previo a la intervención y posterior a su aplicación. Se aplicó la prueba de McNemar para identificar la significación de los cambios en el control glucémico de los pacientes. Resultados: Promedio de edad de 67,38 años; predominaron los pacientes entre 60 y 69 años (47,94 por ciento), del sexo femenino (73,97 por ciento) y con presencia de comorbilidades (83,56 por ciento). El 36,99 por ciento de los pacientes se encontraba con control glucémico inadecuado al inicio de la investigación. El 49,32 por ciento de los casos presentaba trastornos nutricionales por exceso y el 67,75 por ciento de ellos presentaba un nivel de conocimiento bajo. Conclusiones: La intervención nutricional aplicada favoreció el control glucémico en los adultos mayores con diagnóstico de diabetes mellitus tipo 2 incluidos en la investigación. Mejoró el por ciento de pacientes con alteraciones nutricionales por exceso y aumentó el nivel de conocimiento de los pacientes investigados(AU)

Introduction: Diabetes mellitus is a chronic disease that generates a large number of systemic complications, mainly in the geriatric population. Metabolic control is vital to control the disease. Maintaining an adequate nutritional balance is essential. Objective: To identify the effect of a nutritional education intervention on glycemic control in older adults diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Methods: Applied research with a quasi-experimental design and mixed approach, which included 73 older adults with a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes mellitus. The nutritional status of older adults was identified and an educational intervention was applied. The glycemic level was determined before the intervention and after its application. The McNemar test was applied to identify the significance of the changes in the glycemic control of the patients. Results: Average age was 67.38 years; patients were between 60 and 69 years (47.94 percent), female (73.97 percent) and with the presence of comorbidities (83.56 percent) predominated. 36.99 percent of the patients had inadequate glycemic control at the beginning of the investigation. 49.32 percent had excess nutritional disorders and 67.75 percent of them had a low level of knowledge. Conclusions: The applied nutritional intervention favored glycemic control in older adults with a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes mellitus included in the research. Likewise, the percentage of patients with nutritional alterations due to excess improved and the level of knowledge of the investigated patients increased(AU)

Perfil clínico e nutricional de pacientes hospitalizados acometidos por acidente vascular cerebral / Clinical and nutritional profile of stroke patients

Objetivo: objetivo desse trabalho foi traçar o perfil clínico e nutricional de pacientes acometidos por acidente vascular cerebral (AVC). Metodologia: trata-se de estudo retrospectivo realizado em prontuários de pacientes internados em Hospitais de Guarapuava, Paraná no período de maio a setembro de 2016. Foram aferidos peso e estatura, e posteriormente calculado o índice de massa corporal (IMC). Ainda foi avaliada circunferência do braço (CB), aceitação da dieta e dieta prescrita pelo nutricionista. Para análise dos dados obtidos foi realizada estatística descritiva e também inferência estatística. Resultados: foram avaliados 28 pacientes que tiveram diagnóstico de AVC, com média de idade 66,2±16,3 anos, 75% da amostra constituída por idosos e 50% do sexo feminino. A dieta oferecida com maior frequência nesses pacientes foi a dieta via sonda (35,7%); 42,9% (N=12) foram classificados como eutróficos e 39,3% (n=11) como magreza. Conclusão: assim, foi possível observar que magreza foi significativa nessa amostra, mas em sua maioria prevaleceu a eutrofia, a rejeição da dieta hospitalar foi marcante principalmente em pacientes com magreza percebe-se que pacientes acometidos de AVC são vulneráveis a presença de risco nutricional.

Objective: the objective of this study was to outline the nutritional clinical profile of patients with stroke. Metodology: this is a retrospective study carried out in medical records of patients hospitalized in Hospitals of Guarapuava, Paraná from May to September, 2016. Weight and height were measured, and the body mass index (BMI) was subsequently calculated. Arm circumference (AC), diet acceptance and diet prescribed by the nutritionist were also evaluated. For the analysis of the data obtained, descriptive statistics and statistical inference were also performed. Results: we evaluated 28 patients who suffered a stroke, with a mean age of 66.2 ± 16.3 years, 75% of the sample consisting of elderly and 50% female. The diet most frequently offered in these patients was diet through nutritional therapy through a probe (35.7%). 42.9% (N = 12) were classified as eutrophic and 39.3% (n = 11) as malnourished. Conclusion: thus, it was possible to observe that malnutrition was significant in this sample, but most eutrophy prevailed, the rejection of the hospital diet was marked mainly in patients with malnutrition, it is perceived that patients affected by stroke are vulnerable to the presence of nutritional risk.

Overview on main nutrition-related diseases in three countries from North Africa

The aim of this review article is to give a holistic overview on the magnitude of nutrition-related diseases in the North African region and to outline major factors associated with the prevalence of these complications. A literature analysis was performed on PubMed and Google Scholar for data relating to nutrition-related diseases published between January 2007 and March 2017. The employed keywords were; "Algeria AND Morocco AND Tunisia AND Nutrition-Related diseases". We focused firstly on the nutrition-related diseases associated to inadequate intake of nutrients and unhealthy dietary habits such as low birth weight, anaemia and micronutrient deficiencies, thereafter, diseases associated with changes in lifestyle such as obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular disease are highlighted. Factors contributing to nutritional problems vary from country to another. Low socioeconomic status, low educational levels, unhealthy eating habits, poverty and ignorance are mainly responsible for both under and over nutrition problems. Despite their alarming rates, national strategies to combat these nutritional diseases do not exist or are ineffective in North African countries. Efforts are focused on therapeutic actions, however, the scarcity or the complete lack of preventive health care services, epidemiological surveys, nutritional surveillance and lack of nutritional assessment need to be considered. Continuous and accurate analyses of the evolving situation will allow setting up a good tools, strategies and health intervention programs in North African countries. ​

Skin changes after bariatric surgery

Today, obesity is considered an epidemic all over the world and it is recognized as one of the major public health problems. Bariatric surgery is considered an appropriate therapeutic option for obesity with progressively increasing demands. The changes resulting from massive weight loss after bariatric surgery are related to numerous complications. This article will present the dermatological alterations that can be found after bariatric surgery. They will be subdivided into dermatoses that are secondary to metabolic and nutritional disorders, those derived from cutaneous structural modifications after major weight loss and the influence the latter may have in improving of certain dermatoses.

Desempenho ocupacional de adolescentes escolares com excesso depeso / Occupational performance of school teens with overweight

O excesso de peso na adolescência vem se tornando problema de saúde pública e é considerado de causa multifatorial, gerando conseqüências que podem prejudicar o desempenho de ocupações em várias áreas da vida dos sujeitos. Objetivo: Identificar as atividades-problema no desempenho ocupacional de adolescentes escolares com sobrepeso/obesidade. Procedimentos Metodológicos: Estudo transversal e descritivo, realizado com adolescentes de 13 a 18 anos de uma escola privada da cidade do Recife. Foi aplicado um formulário contendo dados sobre as variáveis independentes e para classificação de sobrepeso/obesidade foi realizada a medição do Índice de Massa Corporal, enquanto que o desempenho ocupacional foi avaliado a partir da Medida Canadense de Desempenho Ocupacional. Resultados: Da amostra inicial de 86 adolescentes, 14 estiveram acima do peso, sendo 10 com sobrepeso e 4 obesidade. Atividades sedentárias, consumo alimentar inadequado e prática de atividade física, foram variáveis relevantes. As atividades-problema mais relatadas foram referentes aos domínios: funcionamento na comunidade, mobilidade funcional, escola e recreação ativa. Conclusões: Foram verificadas dificuldades no desempenho ocupacional dos adolescentes com sobrepeso/obesidade, principalmente nas atividades produtiva e do lazer.

Overweight in adolescence is becoming a public health problem, has multifactorial causes and generatesconsequences that may impair the performance of occupations in various areas of life of the subjects. Objective: To identify the problem-activities of adolescents who attend school and whoare overweight/obese. Methodological Procedures: A crosssectional and descriptive study of adolescents aged 13 – 18 years attending a private school in the city of Recife. A questionnaire was applied requiring data on the independent variables; Body Mass Index was calculated for the classifi cation of overweight/obesity, and occupational performance was assessed by the Canadian Measurement of Occupational Performance. Results: Of the initial sample of 86 adolescents, 14 presented excess weight, 10 of them being overweight and 4 obese. Sedentary activities, inadequate consumption of food and insuffi cient physical activity were important variables. The problem activities most frequently reported fell within the domains: functioning in the community,functional mobility, school and active recreation. Conclusions: Diffi culties were found in the occupational performance of the adolescents with overweight/obesity, mainly in their productive and leisure activities.

Cirurgia plástica pós-gastroplastia: perfil das deficiências nutricionais com implicações na cicatrização / Plastic surgery after gastroplasty: nutritional deficiency profile with wound-healing implications

INTRODUÇÃO: Os cirurgiões plásticos têm recebido em seus consultórios e ambulatórios um número cada vez maior de pacientes com queixa de deformidade do contorno corporal após maciças perdas ponderais secundárias a cirurgias bariátricas. Todavia, em função das restrições alimentares e disabsorções cirúrgicas, são frequentes complicações metabólicas e distúrbios nutricionais no pós-operatório tardio das gastroplastias. O objetivo deste estudo é detectar a prevalência dos principais distúrbios nutricionais relacionados à cicatrização em pacientes de ambulatório especializado em cirurgia plástica do paciente pós-gastroplastia. MÉTODO: é um estudo observacional, transversal e descritivo, em que os pacientes foram avaliados clinicamente e através de protocolo laboratorial. RESULTADOS: foram avaliados 32 pacientes com gastroplastia há pelo menos dois anos e estabilidade ponderal há no mínimo seis meses. Os principais distúrbios detectados foram: anemia (56% dos pacientes), com carências na bioquímica do ferro (31,2%) e da vitamina B12 (25%), bem como deficiências dos íons zinco (18,7%) e cobre (3,1%). Houve carências discretas no perfil proteico e ausência de déficits na bioquímica básica e lipidograma. CONCLUSÃO: é dever do cirurgião plástico conhecer a fundo a prevalência dos principais distúrbios nutricionais relacionados à cicatrização na população de pacientes pós-gastroplastia no sentido de corrigir eventuais carências e prevenir complicações. Sabe-se, contudo, que ainda são necessários mais estudos para correlacionar qualquer deficiência alimentar às intercorrências observadas no pós-operatório deste grupo de pacientes.

INTRODUCTION: Plastic surgeons have received in their outpatient clinics an increasing number of patients complaining of body contour defects due to the massive weight loss after a bariatric surgery. However, owing to dietary restrictions and surgical desorption, metabolic complications and nutritional disorders are commonly observed in the late postoperative period after gastroplasty. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of major nutritional disorders related to healing in patients at a specialized outpatient plastic surgery clinic who underwent gastroplasty. METHOD: This is an observational, transversal, and descriptive study, in which a laboratory protocol was used to clinically evaluate and assess the patients. RESULTS: Thirty-two patients who underwent gastroplasty at least 2 years previously with weight stability for at least 6 months were evaluated. The major disorders identified included anemia (56% of patients) and deficiency in iron (31.2%), vitamin B12 (25%), zinc ions (18.7%), and copper (3.1%). Mild deficiencies in the protein profile were also observed; however, no deficiencies in basic and lipid biochemistry were noted. CONCLUSION: The plastic surgeon should have an in-depth knowledge about the prevalence of the major nutritional disorders related to healing in postbariatric patients, to allow correction of possible deficiencies and prevention of complications. However, more studies would be required to correlate any dietary deficiency to the complications observed in the postoperative period in this group of patients.

Foods for healthy hair as prescribed in Unani medicine

Diet plays an important role in treatment of various diseases caused by alteration of humours like Dam [blood] Balgham [phlegm], Safra [yellow bile] and Sauda [black bile] as in Unani medicine. The cure lies only in the supplementation of diet with particular nutritional substances. As regards the hair care, we nourish it from the root with the help of different foods

Panorama dos estudos sobre nutrição e doenças negligenciadas no Brasil / An overview of studies on nutrition and neglected diseases in Brazil

O objetivo deste artigo é revisar a literatura acerca da relação entre nutrição e doenças infecciosas negligenciadas em populações brasileiras, focalizando especificamente a doença de Chagas, a malária, a esquistossomose e a leishmaniose visceral. A revisão da literatura foi realizada em janeiro de 2010 a partir de um levantamento bibliográfico nas bases SciELO, LILACS e Medline. Foram captados 293 resumos; dentre estes, 66 foram selecionados para leitura de texto completo e 43 incluídos na revisão. A presente revisão salienta a relevância dos estudos nutricionais no campo da Saúde Coletiva para melhor compreensão dos aspectos envolvidos no risco e prognóstico de malária, esquistossomose, leishmaniose visceral e doença de Chagas. Evidencia-se também certo desbalanceamento na literatura sobre o tema, com muito mais estudos experimentais do que estudos em populações humanas. Ainda que os primeiros sejam essenciais para esclarecer os mecanismos fisiopatológicos subjacentes à relação entre déficits nutricionais e estas doenças, estudos bem delineados em populações humanas são fundamentais para que o conhecimento científico se traduza em ações efetivas para o controle de doenças negligenciadas.

The objective of this paper is to review the literature on the relationship between nutrition and neglected infectious disease in Brazilian populations, in particular Chagas' Disease, malaria, schistosomiasis and visceral leishmaniasis. The literature review was performed in January 2010 by searching the databases SciELO, LILACS and Medline. Two-hundred and ninety-three abstracts were retrieved, 66 of them were selected for full-text analysis and 43 were included in the review. This review reinforces the relevance of nutritional studies in public health for better understanding the aspects involved in the risk and prognosis of malaria, schistosomiasis, visceral leishmaniasis and Chagas' Disease. It was possible to detect an unbalance in the literature about the theme, with much more experimental studies than population-based studies. Although the first are essential for helping to understand the pathophysiological mechanisms underlying the association between nutritional deficits and those diseases, well designed population-based studies are fundamental for the translation of scientific research into effective actions for controlling neglected diseases.

[Relationship between pathogen intestinal parasitic infection and wasting and growth stunting]

Malnutrition is one of the most important health problems in developing countries, especially in school students. To determine of relationship between intestinal parasitic infection and wasting and growth stunting incidence among primary students in rural areas of Kashan, in the year of 2008. In this Case-Control study, 65 students with wasting and 65 students with growth stunting were chosen as case groups, also 65 students without malnutrition were chosen as control group. The National Center of Health Statistic [NCHS] growth charts was used as normal standard. The nutritional status was measured by Waterlow classification indicators, [The ratio of weight to height [wasting] and height to age [stunting] for pathogen intestinal parasites diagnosis]. Three serial fecal samples from students in case and control groups was collected during different days, in addition Cellophane tape method for Enterobius vermicularis eggs was performed in all of them. According to data, there were no significant relation between Pathogen intestinal parasitic infection and wasting and growth stunting [P=0.08 and P=0.18] respectively. The possibility of causing major detrimental effect on natural status of children by light parasitism is low

Trastornos nutricionales y enfermedades auto-reportadas en el adulto mayor (Estudio realizado en área urbana y rural de Cochabamba, Febrero a Junio 2006) / Nutritional upheavals and diseases car-reported in the greater adult (Study realised in urban and rural area of Cochabamba, February to June 2006)

El envejecimiento es algo fisiológico mas no patológico, éste, se caracteriza por ser universal, individual, progresivo, irreversible, irregular y asincrónico. Año tras año, las personas ancianas se vuelven vulnerables, y ello puede reducir sus posibilidades de adquirir y preparar comida; además, la disminución de apetito reduce la ingesta de nutrientes esenciales.En el área urbana, según el estado nutricional, se obtuvo que el 17,3% corresponde a adultos desnutridos, el 11% adultos con sobrepeso, y el 23,7% adultos con obesidad. En el área rural, según el estado nutricional, se obtuvo que el 25,7% corresponde a adultos desnutridos, el 40,6 % adultos normales, el 6,9% adultos con sobrepeso, y el 26,7% adultos con obesidad. En el estudio las enfermedades auto-reportadas, van acompañadas de ôtrastornos nutricionales÷ (desnutrición, sobre peso y obesidad). En el estudio la hipertensión es una de las enfermedades con reportes más altos en el área rural, que el área urbana.En la diabetes mellitus la frecuencia es considerable, tanto en el área urbana como en área rural.Las enfermedades cardiacas auto-reportada en la población son mucho más en el área urbana que el área rural El reporte de osteoporosis en el área urbana y el área rural, son considesiderablemente bajos, ello se debe a que para el diagnóstico se necesita el recurso tecnológico que por muchos factores no están disponibles.La artritis fue una de las enfermedades con mayor reporte en el estudio, ello se debe a que es un problema que limita la actividad del adulto mayor y/o es muy dolorosa; por lo que se observa frecuencias altas de reporte que se incrementa conforme va aumentando el peso del adulto mayor.

Aspectos nutricionales en enfermedades respiratorias crónicas del niño / Nutritional aspect in children with chronic respiratory disease

Los niños con enfermedades respiratorias crónicas pueden presentar malnutrición, tanto por déficit como por exceso. El manejo integral de estos pacientes por un equipo de salud interdisciplinario favorece la prevención de los trastornos nutricionales, su diagnóstico precoz y manejo oportuno. En el niño existe una compleja interrelación entre nutrición, desarrollo, crecimiento y función pulmonar, al igual que con la capacidad de respuesta inmunológica a las infecciones, de manera que el optimizar el estado nutricional puede ser una valiosa herramienta terapéutica para una mejor evolución global.

Parasitic etiology of childhood diarrhea.

The objective was to determine the prevalence of parasitic agents among under-five children with diarrhea in Ilesa, Nigeria and the clinical correlates of diarrhea associated with parasitic infestation. All under-five children presenting with diarrhea in the hospital had stool microscopic examination. Children with parasites in diarrheic stools (cases) were compared with those without (controls) for clinical features. Out of 300 under-five children with diarrhea, 70 (23.3%) had parasites. There were 18 (6%) helminthes and 52 (17.3%) protozoas. These included the' ova of Ascaris lumbricoides (13; 18.6%), cysts and trophozoites of Entamoeba. histolytica (46; 65.7%), cysts of Entamoeba coli (1; 1.4%), Giardia Lamblia (5; 7.1%), Necator american us (1; 1.4%) and Trichuris trichiuria (4; 5.7%). As against the controls, the cases were older (t = 4.88; p = 0:0000017), more undernourished (OR = 2.04; 95% CI = 1.14 to 3.63; p = 0.009) and belonged to the lower socio-economic classes (OR = 7.15; 95% CI = 3.83 to 13.43; p=0.0000). It is concluded that parasitic infestations are commonly associated with childhood diarrhoea in Nigeria. Malnutrition and low socio-economic status are risk factors.

Nutrição no paciente politraumatizado: parte 1: aspectos fisiopatológicos do paciente politraumatizado / Nutrition in politrauma patient: part 1: phisiopathological aspects in politrauma patient

Devido ao grande número de acidentes, as vítimas de truma se tornaram uma constante nos hospitais. Com o objetivo de melhor entender e atender o paciente politraumatizado, os autores abordam, em duas partes, os aspectos nutricionais do politrauma. Na primeira parte, envolvendo a definição de trauma, revêem sua fisiopatologia e suas respostas endócrinometabólicas. Além disso, apresentam o conceito de desnutrição e as alterações na cicatrização no desnutrido politraumatizado. Na segunda parte serão abordados os conceitos, as indicações e as contra-indicações da terapia de nutrição enteral no paciente politraumatizado.

Funcionalismo renal en el niño desnutrido hospitalizado en el Centro Clínico Nutricional Menca de Leoni en el año 1999 / Renal function in the undernourished boy hospitalized in the Centro Clínico Nutricional in year 1999

Para conocer el funcionalismo renal en el niño desnutrido, se evaluaron 63 niños hospitalizados en el CCN "Menca de Leoni" de enero-diciembre de 1999. El diagnóstico nutricional se realizó en base al criterio clínico antropométrico, evaluándose la función renal mediante: HCO3 sérico, pH urinario y densidad urinaria en ayunas, VFG, EFNa, EFK, RTP, osmolaridad sérica , índices calcio/creatinina y sodio/potasio urinarios. Los tipos de desnutrición fueron: marasmáticas 39,68 por ciento mixta 28,57 por ciento, kwashiorkor 6,35 por ciento, leve 14,29 por ciento y moderada 11,11 por ciento. El 3,39 por ciento mostró disminución de la VFG, 76,79 por ciento baja capacidad de concentración y 87,90 por ciento dificultad para acidificar la orina. El 43,75 por ciento tuvo una EFNa alta, 76,47 por ciento una EFK alta 35,59 por ciento de los niños baja RTP. La alteración del EAB se manifestó con mayor frecuencia con disminución del HCO3 sérico; 57,10 por ciento tenían acidosis metabólica. El 92,06 por ciento mostró hipercalciuria, en relación estadísticamente significativa con la dieta hiperprotéica (p<0.05). El funcionalismo renal se encontró predominante alterado en el grupo de niños con DPC grave con significancia estadística, a excepción de la RTP. Se concluye que en el niño desnutrido se producen alteraciones en el funcionalismo renal, las cuales son más frecuentes en la medida en que se agrava el déficit nutricional.

A comparison of nutritional screening tools in the prediction of post-operative infectious and wound complications in the elderly patients undergoing abdominal operations.

OBJECTIVE: To compare four nutritional screening tools--the Short Form Mini Nutritional Assessment (MNA-SF), the Nutrition Risk Classification (NRC), the Malnutrition Screening Tool (MST), and the Nutrition Risk Score (NRS)--in the prediction of post-operative infectious and wound complications in elderly patients undergoing abdominal surgery. PATIENTS AND METHOD: During the nine-month period from April 2002 to December 2002 nutritional screening was performed on 190 patients aged 60 years or over who underwent major abdominal surgery. Each patient was classified as either at risk or not at risk of malnutrition. This classification, for each screening tool, was tested for association with the occurrence of post-operative infectious and wound complications. Each screening tool was calculated and compared under the area of Receiver Operating Characteristic (ROC) curve. RESULT AND CONCLUSION: The NRC classification was the best prediction for the occurrence of post-operative infectious and wound complications in elderly surgical patients.

Seguridad alimentaria y nutricional en un espacio de riesgo para la malaria / Food and nutritional security in a risk area for malaria

To explore some relationships between alimentary and nutritional security (SAN) and nutritional status in an endemic malaria community, applying qualitative and quantitative methods simultaneously. The study was descriptive and prospective. The population were all farming Afro-American families who live in the basin of the river Valle (Bahía Solano. Chocó, Colombia) that derived the base of their feeding of the agriculture. The SAN was measured from the monthly availability of foods and was classified in adequate and inadequate according to the available monthly caloric balance percentage. We determined the risk of acute malnutrition (indicative P/T), chronic (T/E), global (P/E) and risk of thinness (BMI). We sought for malarian cases. The official data of illness were revised. We applied surveys to know the morbidity and knowledge, attitudes and practices in malaria infections, 29 per cent of homes had alimentary insecurity. There was protein deficit and iron of high availability, calcium and vitamin A in 100 per cent of families. In children under 6 years old, we found 31 per cent and 69 per cent, in same order, with low P/T and T/E, while in the 6-10 year old children had 14 per cent and 41 per cent, respectively. In adolescents (11 to 17 years old) the risk of thinness was 15 per cent and in adults 3 per cent. There was not association between alimentary available and family nutritional status. These results suggest subclinics deficiencies of micronutrients.