Adequacy of Fatty Acids Consumption Among Individuals in Secondary Cardiovascular Prevention. / Adequação do Consumo de Ácidos Graxos entre Pacientes em Prevenção Cardiovascular Secundária.

BACKGROUND: Adhering to a diet adequate in macronutrients is crucial for the secondary prevention of cardiovascular diseases. OBJECTIVE: To assess the prevalence of adherence to recommendations for the consumption of dietary fatty acids for the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular diseases and to estimate whether the presence of certain cardiovascular risk factors would be associated with adherence. METHODS: Cross-sectional study using baseline data from 2,358 participants included in the "Brazilian Cardioprotective Nutritional Program Trial". Dietary intake and cardiovascular risk factors were assessed. Adequate intake of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) was considered as ≥10% of total daily energy intake; for monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFA), 20%; and for saturated fatty acids (SFA), <7% according to the Brazilian Society of Cardiology. A significance level of 5% was considered in the statistical analysis. RESULTS: No participant adhered to all recommendations simultaneously, and more than half (1,482 [62.9%]) did not adhere to any recommendation. Adherence exclusively to the SFA recommendation was the most prevalent, fulfilled by 659 (28%) participants, followed by adherence exclusively to the PUFA (178 [7.6%]) and MUFA (5 [0.2%]) recommendations. There was no association between the number of comorbidities and adherence to nutritional recommendations (p = 0.269). Participants from the Brazilian Northeast region showed a higher proportion of adherence to SFA consumption recommendations (38.42%) and lower adherence to PUFA intake (3.52%) (p <0.001) compared to other regions. CONCLUSIONS: Among the evaluated sample, there was low adherence to nutritional recommendations for dietary fatty acid consumption.

FUNDAMENTO: A adesão à uma alimentação adequada em macronutrientes é fundamental para a prevenção secundária de doenças cardiovasculares. OBJETIVO: Avaliar a prevalência de adesão às recomendações de consumo de ácidos graxos para prevenção e tratamento de doenças cardiovasculares, e estimar se a presença de determinados fatores de risco cardiovascular estaria associada à adesão. MÉTODOS: Estudo transversal com os dados de linha de base de 2358 participantes do estudo "Brazilian Cardioprotective Nutritional Program Trial". Dados de consumo alimentar, e fatores de risco cardiovascular foram avaliados. Foi considerada, de acordo com a Sociedade Brasileira de Cardiologia, uma ingestão adequada de ácidos graxos poli-insaturados (AGPI) ≥10% do consumo total de energia diária, para ácidos graxos monoinsaturados (AGM), 20% e para ácidos graxos saturados (AGS), <7%. Na análise estatística foi considerando nível de significância de 5%. RESULTADOS: Nenhum participante aderiu a todas as recomendações de forma simultânea e mais da metade (1482 [62,9%]) não aderiu a nenhuma recomendação. A adesão exclusivamente à recomendação de AGS foi a mais prevalente, sendo cumprida por 659 (28%) dos participantes, seguida da adesão exclusivamente à recomendação de AGP (178 [7,6%]) e de AGM (5 [0,2%]). Não houve associação entre o número de comorbidades e a adesão às recomendações nutricionais (p =0,269). Os participantes da região Nordeste do país apresentaram maior proporção de adesão às recomendações para consumo de AGS (38,42%), e menor para ingestão de AGPI (3,52%) (p <0,001) em comparação às demais. CONCLUSÕES: Na amostra avaliada, evidenciou-se baixa adesão às recomendações nutricionais para consumo de ácidos graxos.

Adequação do consumo de ácidos graxos entre pacientes em prevenção cardiovascular secundária / Adequacy of Fatty Acids Consumption Among Individuals in Secondary Cardiovascular Prevention

FUNDAMENTO: A adesão à uma alimentação adequada em macronutrientes é fundamental para a prevenção secundária de doenças cardiovasculares. OBJETIVO: Avaliar a prevalência de adesão às recomendações de consumo de ácidos graxos para prevenção e tratamento de doenças cardiovasculares, e estimar se a presença de determinados fatores de risco cardiovascular estaria associada à adesão. MÉTODOS: Estudo transversal com os dados de linha de base de 2358 participantes do estudo "Brazilian Cardioprotective Nutritional Program Trial". Dados de consumo alimentar, e fatores de risco cardiovascular foram avaliados. Foi considerada, de acordo com a Sociedade Brasileira de Cardiologia, uma ingestão adequada de ácidos graxos poli-insaturados (AGPI) ≥10% do consumo total de energia diária, para ácidos graxos monoinsaturados (AGM), 20% e para ácidos graxos saturados (AGS), <7%. Na análise estatística foi considerando nível de significância de 5%. RESULTADOS: Nenhum participante aderiu a todas as recomendações de forma simultânea e mais da metade (1482 [62,9%]) não aderiu a nenhuma recomendação. A adesão exclusivamente à recomendação de AGS foi a mais prevalente, sendo cumprida por 659 (28%) dos participantes, seguida da adesão exclusivamente à recomendação de AGP (178 [7,6%]) e de AGM (5 [0,2%]). Não houve associação entre o número de comorbidades e a adesão às recomendações nutricionais (p =0,269). Os participantes da região Nordeste do país apresentaram maior proporção de adesão às recomendações para consumo de AGS (38,42%), e menor para ingestão de AGPI (3,52%) (p <0,001) em comparação às demais. CONCLUSÕES: Na amostra avaliada, evidenciou-se baixa adesão às recomendações nutricionais para consumo de ácidos graxos.

Effects of SARS-CoV-2 infection on health and functional capacity in institutionalized older adults.

OBJECTIVE: To assess the effect of SARS-CoV-2 infection on the health conditions and functional capacity of older adults living in long-term care units in Maceió City - Alagoas State. METHODS: A prospective cohort was conducted with institutionalized older adults of both sexes. Older adults were assessed for clinical conditions (diagnosis of chronic diseases and biochemical tests), functional capacity, and nutritional status. All assessments were repeated on two occasions, maintaining a 6-month interval between them. RESULTS: The sample was composed of 289 older adults. Of the total, 98 (33.9%) were positive for COVID-19 and eight died (2.8%). Men were more likely to have COVID-19 (OR = 3.50; p < 0.01). It was observed that the disease contributed to increasing the frequency of dependent older adults after six months (OR = 1.38; p-interaction < 0.01). It was also observed that after six months of positive diagnosis for COVID-19, there was greater weight loss (p < 0.01), reduced BMI (p < 0.01), increased mean SBP (p = 0.04), and DBP (p = 0.03). CONCLUSION: Effects of COVID-19 in institutionalized older adults go beyond acute complications and compromise blood pressure control, functional capacity, and favor weight loss.

Sarcopenia and risk of malnutrition as risk factors for complications from COVID-19 / Sarcopenia e risco de desnutrição como fatores de risco para complicações da COVID-19

Purpose: This study aimed to associate nutritional and sarcopenia risk with clinical outcomes in elderly patients with COVID-19. Methods: This is a longitudinal retrospective cohort study. Hospitalized elderly individuals diagnosed with COVID-19 were included in the study. Nutritional risk was assessed using the Malnutrition Universal Screening Tool (MUST), and Sarcopenia risk was assessed using the SARC-F. Associations were assessed through multivariable logistic models. Results: In total, 127 patients (mean age: 71.25 ±8.06 years) were followed up until the clinical outcome. Sarcopenia risk was diagnosed in 63.8% of the sample, whereas nutritional risk was observed in 72%. Hospitalization in the intensive care unit (ICU) was required in 48.8% of the sample, 38.6% required mechanical ventilation, and 32.3% died. Elderly individuals with sarcopenia risk were more likely to be hospitalized in ICUs (OR: 5.62; 95%CI: 2.2-14.3), require mechanical ventilation (OR: 4.0; 95% CI: 1.5-10.2), and die (OR: 5.06; 95% CI: 1.7-14.2). The risk of malnutrition assessed through MUST was an important risk factor for death (OR = 30.15; 95% CI: 3.6-245.8; p<0.01). Conclusion: Sarcopenia risk was a risk factor for death, hospitalization in ICU, and mechanical ventilation, while nutritional risk was a risk factor for death (AU).

Objetivo: Este estudo teve como objetivo associar o risco nutricional e de sarcopenia com desfechos clínicos em pacientes idosos com COVID-19. Métodos: Trata-se de um estudo de coorte retrospectivo longitudinal. Idosos hospitalizados com diagnóstico de COVID-19 foram incluídos no estudo. O risco nutricional foi avaliado usando o Malnutrition Universal Screening Tool (MUST) e o risco de sarcopenia foi avaliado usando o SARC-F. As associações foram avaliadas por modelos logísticos multivariados. Resultados: No total, 127 pacientes (média de idade: 71,25 ±8,06 anos) foram acompanhados até o desfecho clínico. Risco de sarcopenia foi diagnosticado em 63,8% da amostra, enquanto risco nutricional foi observado em 72% deles. Além disso, 48,8% da amostra necessitou de internação em unidade de terapia intensiva (UTI), 38,6% necessitaram ventilação mecânica e 32,3% foram a óbito. Idosos com risco de sarcopenia tiveram maior chance de internação em UTI (OR: 5,62; IC 95%: 2,2-14,3), necessidade de ventilação mecânica (OR: 4,0; IC 95%: 1,5-10,2) e óbito (OR: 5,06; IC 95%: 1,7-14,2). O risco de desnutrição avaliado pelo MUST foi um importante fator de risco para óbito (OR = 30,15; IC 95%: 3,6-245,8; p<0,01). Conclusão: O risco de sarcopenia foi fator de risco para óbito, internação em UTI e ventilação mecânica, enquanto o risco nutricional foi fator de risco para óbito (AU).

Perda de peso como preditor de mau prognóstico em pacientes hospitalizados com COVID-19 / Weight loss as a predictor of poor prognosis in patients hospitalized for COVID-19

Objetivo: Avaliar a relação entre a perda de peso com marcadores de mau prognóstico em pacientes hospitalizados com COVID-19 no estado de Pernambuco. Métodos: Estudo multicêntrico, transversal, acoplado a algumas variáveis de análise prospectiva envolvendo 71 indivíduos com COVID-19 admitidos para internação em 8 hospitais públicos de Recife, no Estado de Pernambuco. Foram incluídos indivíduos de ambos os sexos, com idade ≥ 20 anos, hospitalizados, no período de junho de 2020 a junho de 2021. Foram coletados dados sociodemográficos, clínicos, nutricionais e marcadores prognósticos. Resultados: A média de idade foi 54,6±15,6 anos, sendo 54,9% dos indivíduos do sexo masculino. Verificou-se que 26,8% dos pacientes eram diabéticos e 52,1% eram hipertensos. O perfil antropométrico indicou 56,3% de excesso de peso e 5,6% de baixo peso. Observou-se rastreio positivo para sarcopenia em 16,9%. A mediana da perda de peso foi 3,1% (0,0-6,6%), sendo uma perda > 5% evidenciada em 29,6% da amostra. Verificou-se que a perda de peso foi mais frequente nos homens (16 (41,0%) vs. 5 (15,6%); p = 0,020) e que as variáveis demográficas, clínicas e nutricionais não se associaram à redução do peso corporal. Não houve associação estatística entre a perda de peso e as variáveis prognósticas (p NS). Conclusão: embora o estudo não tenha demonstrado associação entre a perda de peso e variáveis prognósticas, esta deve ser considerada na avaliação do paciente com COVID-19, devendo ser investigada e tratada como uma importante medida de promoção à saúde.

Objective: To evaluate the relationship between weight loss and markers of poor prognosis in patients hospitalized with COVID-19 in the state of Pernambuco. Methods: A multicenter, cross-sectional study coupled with prospective analysis variables involving 71 individuals with COVID-19 admitted for hospitalization in 8 public hospitals in Recife, in the State of Pernambuco. Individuals of both sexes, aged ≥ 20 years, hospitalized from June 2020 to June 2021 were included. Sociodemographic, clinical, and nutritional data and prognostic markers were collected. Results: The average age was 54.6±15.6 years, with 54.9% of individuals being male. It was found that 26.8% of the patients were diabetic and 52.1% were hypertensive. The anthropometric profile indicated that 56.3% were overweight and 5.6% were underweight. Positive screening for sarcopenia was observed in 16.9%. The median weight loss was 3.1% (0.0-6.6%), with a loss > 5% evident in 29.6% of the sample. It was found that weight loss was more frequent in men (16 (41.0%) vs. 5 (15.6%); p = 0.020) and that demographic, clinical, and nutritional variables were not associated with body weight loss. There was no statistical association between weight loss and prognostic variables (p NS). Conclusion: Although the study did not demonstrate an association between weight loss and prognostic variables, this should be considered when assessing patients with COVID-19 and should be investigated and treated as an essential health promotion measure.

Factors associated with diet quality among Brazilian individuals with cardiovascular diseases.

BACKGROUND: An individual's dietary pattern contributes in different ways to the prevention and control of recurrent cardiovascular events. However, the quality of the diet is influenced by several factors. The present study aimed to evaluate the quality of the diet of individuals with cardiovascular diseases and determine whether there is an association between sociodemographic and lifestyle factors. METHODS: This is a cross-sectional study carried out with individuals with atherosclerosis (coronary artery disease, cerebrovascular disease or peripheral arterial disease) recruited from 35 reference centres for the treatment of cardiovascular disease in Brazil. Diet quality was assessed according to the Modified Alternative Healthy Eating Index (mAHEI) and stratified into tertiles. For comparing two groups, the Mann-Whitney or Pearson's chi-squared tests were used. However, for comparing three or more groups, analysis of variance or Kruskal-Wallis was used. For the confounding analysis, a multinomial regression model was used. p < 0.05 was considered statistically significant. RESULTS: In total, 2360 individuals were evaluated: 58.5% male and 64.2% elderly. The median (interquartile range [IQR]) of the mAHEI was 24.0 (20.0-30.0), ranging from 0.4 to 56.0 points. When comparing the odds ratios (ORs) for the low (first tertile) and medium (second tertile) diet quality groups with the high-quality group (third tertile), it was observed that there was an association between diet quality with a family income of 1.885 (95% confidence intervals [CI] = 1.302-2.729) and 1.566 (95% CI = 1.097-2.235), as well as physical activity of 1.391 (95% CI = 1.107-1.749) and 1.346 (95% CI = 1.086-1.667), respectively. In addition, associations were observed between diet quality and region of residence. CONCLUSIONS: A low-quality diet was associated with family income, sedentarism and geographical area. These data are extremely relevant to assist in coping with cardiovascular disease because they enable an assessment of the distribution of these factors in different regions of the country.

Factors associated with diet quality among Brazilian individuals with cardiovascular diseases

BACKGROUND: An individual's dietary pattern contributes in different ways to the prevention and control of recurrent cardiovascular events. However, the quality of the diet is influenced by several factors. The present study aimed to evaluate the quality of the diet of individuals with cardiovascular diseases and determine whether there is an association between sociodemographic and lifestyle factors. METHODS: This is a cross-sectional study carried out with individuals with atherosclerosis (coronary artery disease, cerebrovascular disease or peripheral arterial disease) recruited from 35 reference centres for the treatment of cardiovascular disease in Brazil. Diet quality was assessed according to the Modified Alternative Healthy Eating Index (mAHEI) and stratified into tertiles. For comparing two groups, the Mann-Whitney or Pearson's chi-squared tests were used. However, for comparing three or more groups, analysis of variance or Kruskal-Wallis was used. For the confounding analysis, a multinomial regression model was used. p < 0.05 was considered statistically significant. RESULTS: In total, 2360 individuals were evaluated: 58.5% male and 64.2% elderly. The median (interquartile range [IQR]) of the mAHEI was 24.0 (20.0-30.0), ranging from 0.4 to 56.0 points. When comparing the odds ratios (ORs) for the low (first tertile) and medium (second tertile) diet quality groups with the high-quality group (third tertile), it was observed that there was an association between diet quality with a family income of 1.885 (95% confidence intervals [CI] = 1.302-2.729) and 1.566 (95% CI = 1.097-2.235), as well as physical activity of 1.391 (95% CI = 1.107-1.749) and 1.346 (95% CI = 1.086-1.667), respectively. In addition, associations were observed between diet quality and region of residence. CONCLUSIONS: A low-quality diet was associated with family income, sedentarism and geographical area. These data are extremely relevant to assist in coping with cardiovascular disease because they enable an assessment of the distribution of these factors in different regions of the country.

Effects of SARS-CoV-2 infection on health and functional capacity in institutionalized older adults / Efectos de la infección por SARS-CoV-2 en la salud y capacidad funcional de personas mayores institucionalizadas / Efeitos da infecção por SARS-CoV-2 na saúde e na capacidade funcional de pessoas idosas institucionalizadas

ABSTRACT Objective: To assess the effect of SARS-CoV-2 infection on the health conditions and functional capacity of older adults living in long-term care units in Maceió City - Alagoas State. Methods: A prospective cohort was conducted with institutionalized older adults of both sexes. Older adults were assessed for clinical conditions (diagnosis of chronic diseases and biochemical tests), functional capacity, and nutritional status. All assessments were repeated on two occasions, maintaining a 6-month interval between them. Results: The sample was composed of 289 older adults. Of the total, 98 (33.9%) were positive for COVID-19 and eight died (2.8%). Men were more likely to have COVID-19 (OR = 3.50; p < 0.01). It was observed that the disease contributed to increasing the frequency of dependent older adults after six months (OR = 1.38; p-interaction < 0.01). It was also observed that after six months of positive diagnosis for COVID-19, there was greater weight loss (p < 0.01), reduced BMI (p < 0.01), increased mean SBP (p = 0.04), and DBP (p = 0.03). Conclusion: Effects of COVID-19 in institutionalized older adults go beyond acute complications and compromise blood pressure control, functional capacity, and favor weight loss.

RESUMEN Objetivo: Evaluar el efecto de la infección por SARS-CoV-2 sobre las condiciones de salud y la capacidad funcional de personas mayores que viven en unidades de cuidados a largo plazo en la ciudad de Maceió - Alagoas. Métodos: Se realizó una cohorte prospectiva con ancianos institucionalizados de ambos sexos. Los ancianos fueron evaluados en cuanto a condiciones clínicas (diagnóstico de enfermedades crónicas y pruebas bioquímicas), capacidad funcional y estado nutricional. Todas las evaluaciones se repitieron en dos ocasiones, manteniendo un intervalo de 6 meses entre ellas. Resultados: La muestra estuvo compuesta por 289 personas mayores. Del total, 98 (33,9%) dieron positivo a la COVID-19 y ocho fallecieron (2,8%). Los hombres tenían más probabilidades de tener COVID-19 (OR = 3,50; p <0,01). Se observó que la enfermedad contribuyó al aumento de la frecuencia de ancianos dependientes después de seis meses (OR = 1,38; interacción p < 0,01). Se observó que la enfermedad contribuyó al aumento de la frecuencia de ancianos dependientes después de seis meses (OR = 1,38; interacción p < 0,01). También se observó que después de seis meses de diagnóstico positivo para COVID-19, hubo mayor pérdida de peso (p < 0,01), reducción del IMC (p < 0,01), aumento de la PAS media (p = 0,04) y la PAD (p = 0,03). Conclusión: Los efectos del COVID-19 en ancianos institucionalizados van más allá de las complicaciones agudas y comprometen el control de la presión arterial, la capacidad funcional, favoreciendo la pérdida de peso.

RESUMO Objetivo: Avaliar o efeito da infecção pelo SARS-CoV-2 nas condições de saúde e capacidade funcional de idosos residentes em unidades de longa permanência na cidade de Maceió - Alagoas. Métodos: Foi realizada uma coorte prospectiva com idosos institucionalizados de ambos os sexos. Os idosos foram avaliados quanto às condições clínicas (diagnóstico de doenças crônicas e exames bioquímicos), capacidade funcional e estado nutricional. Todas as avaliações foram repetidas em duas ocasiões, mantendo um intervalo de 6 meses entre elas. Resultados: A amostra foi composta por 289 idosos. Do total, 98 (33,9%) deram positivo para COVID-19 e oito faleceram (2,8%). Os homens tiveram maior probabilidade de ter COVID-19 (OR = 3,50; p < 0,01). Observou-se que a doença contribuiu para o aumento da frequência de idosos dependentes após seis meses (OR = 1,38; interação de p <0,01). Observou-se também que após seis meses de diagnóstico positivo para COVID-19, houve maior perda de peso (p < 0,01), redução do IMC (p < 0,01), aumento da média da PAS (p = 0,04) e da PAD (p = 0,03). Conclusão: Os efeitos da COVID-19 em idosos institucionalizados vão além das complicações agudas e comprometem o controle da pressão arterial, a capacidade funcional, favorecendo a perda de peso.

Frequency and factors associated with sarcopenia prediction in adult and elderly patients hospitalized for COVID-19.

Patients with COVID-19 may develop symptoms that interfere with food intake. Systemic inflammatory response associated with physical inactivity and/or immobilization during hospital stay can induce weight and muscle loss leading to sarcopenia and worsening the clinical condition of these patients. The present study identifies the frequency and factors associated with sarcopenia prediction in adult and elderly patients hospitalized for COVID-19. It is a cohort-nested cross-sectional study on adult and elderly patients admitted to wards and intensive care units (ICUs) of 8 hospitals in a northeastern Brazilian state. The study was conducted from June 2020 to June 2021. Sociodemographic, economic, lifestyle, and current and past clinical history variables were collected. Sarcopenia prediction was determined by the Strength, Assistance in walking, Rise from a chair, Climb stairs, and Falls (SARC-F) questionnaire compiled in the Remote-Malnutrition APP (R-MAPP). Patients were diagnosed with sarcopenia when the final score ≥ 4 points. The study included 214 patients with a mean age of 61.76 ± 16.91 years, of which 52.3 % were female and 57.5 % elderly. Sarcopenia prevailed in 40.7 % of the sample. Univariate analysis showed greater probability of sarcopenia in elderly individuals, nonpractitioners of physical activities, hypertensive patients, diabetic patients, and those hospitalized in the ICU. In the multivariate model, the type of hospital admission remained associated with sarcopenia prediction, where patients admitted to the ICU were 1.43 (95 % CI: 1.04; 1.97) more likely to have sarcopenia than those undergoing clinical treatment. Sarcopenia prediction was not associated with patient outcome (discharge, transfer, or death) (p = 0.332). The study highlighted an important percentage of sarcopenia prediction in patients with COVID-19, especially those admitted to the ICU. Additional investigations should be carried out to better understand and develop early diagnostic strategies to assist in the management of sarcopenic patients with COVID-19.

25-hydroxyvitamin D insufficiency and inflammation increase cardiovascular risk in older people.

PURPOSE: The objective of this study was to identify an association between serum levels of 25(OH) D, inflammation and cardiovascular disease risk in older adults. METHODS: This was a cross-sectional study, with older adults of both sexes, investigating variables on lifestyle, anthropometric assessments (weight, height, waist circumference, BMI), and systemic arterial hypertension (systolic blood pressure, SBP, and diastolic blood pressure DBP), serum levels of 25(OH)D, serum high-sensitive C-reactive protein (hs-CRP), serum lipid profile and fasting blood glucose. Cardiovascular disease risk was assessed using the global risk score for cardiovascular events, the Framingham criteria. RESULTS: The sample consisted of 124 participants, 50.8% of whom were at high risk for cardiovascular events. Older adults with 25(OH)D insufficiency presented higher levels of blood sugar (p < 0.01), LDL-c (p = 0.03) SBP (p < 0.01) and hs-CRP (p < 0.01). When grouped by serum concentrations hs-CRP, it was observed that higher hs-CRP levels were associated with higher blood glucose (p = 0.02), SBP (p = 0.04) and lower HDL-c concentrations (p = 0.02). It was also observed that 25(OH)D insufficiency increased the chance of a high risk for cardiovascular events by 2.8 times (OR = 2.80; p = 0.01), which with high hs-CRP concentrations increased to 4.75 times (OR = 4.75; p < 0.01). CONCLUSION: Low concentrations of 25(OH)D and the presence of inflammation in older adults are associated with a high risk for cardiovascular diseases.

Association between being underweight and excess body weight before SARS coronavirus type 2 infection and clinical outcomes of coronavirus disease 2019: Multicenter study.

OBJECTIVES: The present study aimed to identify associations between extremes in body weight status (underweight and excess body weight) before a COVID-19 diagnosis and clinical outcomes in patients infected with SARS coronavirus type 2. METHODS: A multicenter cohort study was conducted in eight different states in northeastern Brazil. Demographic, clinical (previous diagnosis of comorbidities), and anthropometric (self-reported weight and height) data about individuals who tested positive for COVID-19 were collected. Outcomes included hospitalization, mechanical ventilation, and death. Multivariable logistic regression models, adjusted based on age, sex and previous comorbidities, were used to assess the effects of extremes in body weight status on clinical outcomes. RESULTS: A total of 1308 individuals were assessed (33.6% were elderly individuals). The univariable analyses showed that only hospitalization was more often observed among underweight (3.2% versus 1.2%) and overweight (68.1% versus 63.3%) individuals. In turn, cardiovascular diseases were more often observed in all clinical outcomes (hospitalization: 19.7% versus 4.8%; mechanical ventilation: 19.9% versus 13.5%; death: 21.8% versus 14.1%). Based on the multivariable analysis, body weight status was not associated with risk of hospitalization (underweight: odds ratio [OR]: 1.10; 95% confidence interval [CI] 95%, 0.50-2.41 and excess body weight: OR: 0.81; 95 CI, 0.57-1.14), mechanical ventilation (underweight: OR: 0.92; 95% CI, 0.52-1.62 and excess weight: OR: 0.90; 95% CI, 0.67-1.19), and death (underweight: OR: 0.61; 95% CI, 0.31-1.20 and excess body weight: OR 0.88; 95% CI, 0.63-1.23). CONCLUSIONS: Being underweight and excess body weight were not independently associated with clinical outcomes in patients with COVID-19 in the herein analyzed cohort. This finding indicates that the association between these variables may be confounded by both age and comorbidities.

Effects of a Brazilian cardioprotective diet and nuts on cardiometabolic parameters after myocardial infarction: study protocol for a randomized controlled clinical trial.

BACKGROUND: Nut consumption has been related to improvements on cardiometabolic parameters and reduction in the severity of atherosclerosis mainly in primary cardiovascular prevention. The objective of this trial is to evaluate the effects of the Brazilian Cardioprotective Diet (DIeta CArdioprotetora Brasileira, DICA Br) based on consumption of inexpensive locally accessible foods supplemented or not with mixed nuts on cardiometabolic features in patients with previous myocardial infarction (MI). METHODS: DICA-NUTS study is a national, multicenter, randomized 16-week follow-up clinical trial. Patients over 40 years old with diagnosis of previous MI in the last 2 to 6 months will be recruited (n = 388). A standardized questionnaire will be applied to data collection and blood samples will be obtained. Patients will be allocated in two groups: Group 1: DICA Br supplemented with 30 g/day of mixed nuts (10 g of peanuts, 10 g of cashew, 10 g of Brazil nuts); and Group 2: only DICA Br. The primary outcome will consist of LDL cholesterol means (in mg/dL) after 16 weeks of intervention. Secondary outcomes will consist of other markers of lipid profile, glycemic profile, and anthropometric data. DISCUSSION: It is expected that DICA Br supplemented with mixed nuts have superior beneficial effects on cardiometabolic parameters in patients after a MI, when compared to DICA Br. TRIAL REGISTRATION: ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier NCT03728127 . First register: November 1, 2018; Last update: June 16, 2021. World Health Organization Universal Trial Number (WHO-UTN): U1111-1259-8105.

Diabetic Patients with Cardiovascular Disease Show More Metabolic Syndrome than Nondiabetic Patients: Multicentric Study in the Northeast of Brazil.

Background: Diabetes mellitus (DM) is associated with a higher prevalence of metabolic syndrome (MS) and cardiovascular mortality. However, few Brazilian studies evaluated MS in diabetic individuals with cardiovascular disease (CVD). Nevertheless, the objective of this study was to compare the prevalence of MS in cardiac patients with and without DM. Methods: Cross-sectional study of BALANCE Program Trial with patients with CVD, ≥45 years old, who had been attending specialized ambulatories on cardiovascular health, in eight states in the Northeast of Brazil. The components of MS were evaluated by following the criteria of National Cholesterol Education Program's Adult Treatment Panel III (NCEP ATP III) and Joint Interim Statement (JIS). In addition, there were investigated different indexes of abdominal obesity, variables related to lifestyle, and food intake. The statistical analysis included descriptive statistics and the Student's t-test, Mann-Whitney, and chi-squared tests for the comparison of groups. There were significant values of P < 0.05. Results: Six hundred forty-seven individuals were evaluated with average (standard deviation) age of 63.1 (9.3) years, being 50.5% females and 40.3% diabetic patients. When the groups of patients who were diabetic and the nondiabetic ones, the first showed higher percentage of obesity (38.5% vs. 23.2%, P < 0.001), of high waist circumference (84.8% vs. 71.9%; P < 0.001), higher waist-height ratio [0.6 (0.6-0.7) vs. 0.6 (0.5-0.6); P < 0.001], conicity index [1.35 (1.29-1.39) vs. 1.32 (1.27-1.38); P = 0.004], and prevalence of MS, because of the criteria of NCEP ATP III (98.8% vs. 80.4%; P < 0.001), as well as the criteria of JIS (99.2% vs. 89.3%; P < 0.001). The component of higher frequency was high blood pressure and/or hypertension (95.0%), followed by hypertriglyceridemia (93.0%). There were no differences regarding age, lifestyle, and food intake. Conclusions: Diabetic individuals with CVD showed more prevalence of MS and more abdominal obesity than nondiabetic individuals. ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT01620398.

Componentes nutricionais associados à hipetrigliceridemia em indivíduos hipertensos / Nutritional components associated with hypetriglyceridemia in hypertensive individuals

A relação entre a Hipertensão Arterial Sistêmica e hipertrigliceridemia (HTG) pode ser explicada por condições multifatoriais, incluindo a dieta e o estado nutricional. Por esta razão, objetivou-se avaliar componentes nutricionais associados à HTG em indivíduos hipertensos. Trata-se de um estudo observacional, longitudinal, com coleta de dados sobre informações socioeconômicas, hábitos de vida, condições de saúde, antropométricas [peso (kg), estatura (m) e circunferência da cintura (CC) (cm)], consumo alimentar, triglicerídeos séricos e atividade física. A amostra foi composta por 200 indivíduos com média de idade de 48,7±7,9 anos, predominantemente do sexo feminino (88,5%), com prevalência de HTG em 49,0% dos casos. Aqueles com HTG apresentaram maior frequência de excesso de peso (51,7%; p<0,05) e de consumo alimentar inadequado da razão -6/-3 (50,3%; p<0,05), no entanto, sem diferença significativa para as demais variáveis avaliadas [CC (p>0,05), aporte calórico (p>0,05), carboidratos totais (p>0,05) e simples (p>0,05), gorduras totais (p>0,05) e colesterol dietético (p>0,05)]. Assim, dentre os fatores nutricionais avaliados, a presença de excesso de peso e do consumo inadequado da razão -6/-3 apresentaram associação positiva com a HTG em hipertensos da atenção básica.

The relationship between systemic arterial hypertension and hypertriglyceridemia (HTG) can be explained by multifactorial conditions, including diet and nutritional status. For this reason, the objective was to evaluate nutritional components associated with HTG in hypertensive individuals. This is an observational, longitudinal study with data collection on socioeconomic information, lifestyle, health conditions, anthropometric data [weight (kg), height (m) and waist circumference (WC) (cm)], food intake, serum triglycerides and physical activity. The sample consisted of 200 individuals with a mean age of 48.7±7.9 years, predominantly female (88.5%), with a prevalence of HT in 49.0% of the cases. Those with HTG presented higher frequency of overweight (51.7%; p <0.05) and inadequate food intake of the -6/-3 ratio (50.3%; p <0.05), however, without significant difference for the other variables evaluated [WC (p> 0.05), caloric intake (p> 0.05), total carbohydrates (p> 0.05) and simple carbohydrates (p> 0.05), and total (p> 0.05) and dietary cholesterol (p> 0.05)]. Thus, among the evaluated nutritional factors, the presence of overweight and inadequate consumption of the -6/-3 ratio were positively associated with the HTG in hypertensive primary care patients.

Elaboração, validação e reprodutibilidade de um questionário de frequência alimentar para hipertensos e/ou diabéticos / Development, validation and reproducibility of a food frequency questionnaire focused on adult hypertensive and/or diabetic individuals

Objetivo: O presente estudo teve por objetivo elaborar e avaliar a validade e a reprodutibilidade de um questionário de frequência alimentar (QFA) para hipertensos e/ou diabéticos do município de Maceió-AL, Brasil. Métodos: O QFA foi elaborado a partir de 1.603 inquéritos dietéticos recordatórios de 24 h (IDR24H). Para avaliar a validade e a reprodutibilidade do QFA aplicaram-se, em uma amostra de 40 indivíduos, três QFAS e três IDR24H concomitantemente e com intervalo máximo de 45 dias entre as aplicações. A validade foi avaliada por meio dos coeficientes de correlação de Pearson (CCP) ou de Spearman (CCS) entre o QFA 1, 2 e 3, e a média dos 3IDR24H, adotando-se o IDR24H como padrão de referência; e a reprodutibilidade, por meio do coeficiente de correlação intraclasse (CCI) entre os QFAs. Resultados: Quanto à validade, os CCP ou CCS atingiram os valores recomendados entre 0,4 e 0,7 para energia, macronutrientes, cálcio e sódio para as aplicações 1 e 2 do QFA (validade satisfatória); e para os demais nutrientes, CCP < 0,4. Quanto à reprodutibilidade, todos os nutrientes estudados apresentaram CCI dentro dos valores recomendados, exceto potássio entre QFA1 e QFA3 (CCI = 0,28). Conclusão: O QFA elaborado e avaliado neste estudo constitui um bom instrumento de avaliação de consumo alimentar para avaliação de energia, macronutrientes, cálcio e sódio para hipertensos e/ou diabéticos, podendo fornecer informações importantes para estudos de epidemiologia nutricional neste público-alvo. (AU)

Objective: The aims of the current study are to develop and assess the validity and reproducibility of a food frequency questionnaire (FFQ) focused on hypertensive and/or diabetic individuals living in Maceió City - AL, Brazil. Methods: The questionnaire was developed based on 1,603 twenty-four-hour recall dietary surveys (24-HDR). Three FFQs and three 24-HDRs were concomitantly applied to a sample of 40 individuals, at maximum interval of 45 days between applications, in order to assess FFQ validity and reproducibility. Validity assessment was based on Pearson's (PCC) or Spearman's (SCC) correlation coefficient between FFQs 1, 2, 3 and the mean of three 24-HDRs (the 24- HDR was used as reference standard). Reproducibility assessment was based on the intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) among FFQs. Results: PCCs or SCCs recorded the recommended validity values (from 0.4 and 0.7) for energy, macronutrients, calcium and sodium in FFQs 1 and 2 (satisfactory validity), whereas other nutrients recorded PCC < 0.4. All investigated nutrients presented ICC within the recommended reproducibility values, except for potassium, which recorded ICC equal to 0.28 between FFQs 1 and 3. Conclusion: The FFQ developed and evaluated in the current study is a good food intake-evaluation instrument to assess energy, macronutrients, calcium and sodium in hypertensive and/or diabetic individuals, since it can provide important information for studies about nutritional epidemiology in this target population. (AU)

Adverse perinatal outcomes of pregnancies among adolescents vs women of advanced age in the Brazilian public health system / Resultados perinatais adversos das gestações de adolescentes vs de mulheres em idade avançada na rede brasileira de saúde pública

Abstract Objectives: to compare the adverse perinatal outcomes in pregnancies of adolescents and elderly women of public health network. Methods: a cross-sectional study carried out with pregnant women at the extremes of reproductive age according to the classification of the Brazilian Ministry of Health (adolescents those aged ≤19 years and those who were older than 35 years) and their newborns. Socioeconomic data (income, schooling, occupation and marital status), as well as clinical (diseases), anthropometric (maternal BMI) and perinatal (gender, weight, length, Apgar and gestational age) data were collected, and Poisson regression in hierarchical model was performed, with the results in Ratio of Prevalence (PR) and its respective Confidence Interval at 95% (95% CI). Results: when comparing adolescent and elderly women, 38.7% vs 54.6% (PR=0.71, CI=0.54-0.94, p=0.002) were observed, respectively, cesarean deliveries; 37.8% vs 25.2% (PR=0.83, CI=0.58-1.19, p=0.332) preterm births; 16.6% vs 20.5% (RP=1.07, CI=0.78-1.46, p=0.666) births of small infants for gestational age (SGA); 18.0% vs 15.3% (RP=1.01, CI=0.69-1.47, p=0.948) births of large-for-gestational-age newborns (LGA); 32.2% vs 34.7% (RP=1.08, CI=0.82-1.42, p=0.578), low birth weight infants and 28.5% vs 42.9% (RP=1.18, CI=0.91-1.54, p=0.201) with high birth length. Conclusions: When compared with adolescent women, pregnant women of advanced age presented a higher frequency of cesarean deliveries.

Resumo Objetivos: comparar os resultados perinatais adversos em gestações de adolescentes e mulheres em idade avançada de rede pública de saúde. Métodos: estudo transversal realizado com gestantes nos extremos de idade reprodutiva segundo classificação do Ministério da Saúde do Brasil (adolescentes aquelas com idade ≤19 anos e em idade avançada aquelas com idade ≥35 anos) e seus recém-nascidos. Foram coletados dados socioeconômicos (renda, escolaridade, ocupação e situação conjugal), clínicos (presença de doenças), antropométricos (IMC materno) e perinatais (sexo, peso, comprimento, Apgar e idade gestacional), e realizada regressão de Poisson em modelo hie-rarquizado, com resultados em Razão de Prevalência (RP) e respectivo Intervalo de Confiança a 95% (IC95%). Resultados: quando comparadas gestantes adolescentes e aquelas em idade avançada, foram observados, respectivamente: 38,7% vs 54,6% (RP=0,71; IC=0,54-0,94; p=0,002) partos cesarianos; 37,8% vs 25,2% (RP=0,83; IC=0,58-1,19; p=0,332) nascimentos de pré-termos; 16,6% vs 20,5% (RP=1,07; IC=0,78-1,46; p=0,666) nascimentos de recém-nascidos pequenos para idade gestacional; 18,0% vs 15,3% (RP=1,01; IC=0,69-1,47; p=0,948) nascimentos de recém-nascidos grandes para a idade gestacional; 32,2% vs 34,7% (RP=1,08; IC=0,82-1,42; p=0,578)recém-nascidos com baixo peso ao nascer e28,5% vs 42,9% (RP=1,18; IC=0,91-1,54; p=0,201) com comprimento elevado ao nascer. Conclusões: as gestantes em idade avançada quando comparadas com as adolescentes apresentaram maior frequência de partos cesarianos.

Evaluation of consumption of food and predictors of cardiovascular risk in hypertensive protectors of the State of Alagoas, Brazil. / Consumo de alimentos preditores e protetores de risco cardiovacular por hipertensos do estado de Alagoas, Brasil.

The present article aimed to evaluate the consumption of protective foods and predictors of cardiovascular (CV) risk and its relationship with cardiovascular risk factors (CVRF) by hypertensive individuals in the state of Alagoas. A population-based cross-sectional study was carried out from 2013 to 2016 with 655 hypertensive adults of both sexes. Food consumption was assessed by a validated food frequency questionnaire with measurements converted to scores and the foods were divided into three groups: I - processed foods/CV risk predictors; II - ultraprocessed foods/higher CV risk predictors; III - in natura or minimally processed foods/ CV risk protectors. Socioeconomic, demographic, biochemical, clinical and anthropometric variables were also analyzed. The consumption scores of food groups I, II and III were, respectively, 0.11; 0.13 and 0.24 (p = 0.001). The consumption of processed foods was correlated positively with high blood cholesterol (p = 0.045) and negatively with age (p = 0.001); while that of ultraprocessed foods was correlated with the sedentary lifestyle (p = 0.01). Thus, it was observed a relationship between the consumption of CV risk predictors foods with high blood cholesterol and sedentary lifestyle, reflecting the need for nutricional education actions.

O presente artigo teve como objetivo avaliar o consumo de alimentos protetores e preditores de risco cardiovascular (CV) e sua relação com fatores de risco cardiovascular (FRCV) por hipertensos do estado de Alagoas. Estudo transversal, de base populacional, com 655 adultos, hipertensos, de ambos os sexos, estudados no período de 2013 a 2016. O consumo alimentar foi avaliado por um questionário de frequência alimentar validado com mensuração convertida em escores e os alimentos foram divididos em três grupos: I - processados/preditores de risco CV; II - ultraprocessados/maiores preditores de risco CV; III - alimentos in natura ou minimamente processados/protetores de risco CV. Foram também analisadas variáveis socioeconômicas, demográficas, bioquímicas, clínicas e antropométricas. Os escores de consumo dos grupos de alimentos I, II e III foram, respectivamente, 0,11; 0,13 e 0,24 (p = 0,001). O consumo de alimentos processados se correlacionou positivamente com o colesterol sérico elevado (p = 0,045) e negativamente com a idade (p = 0,001); já o de alimentos ultraprocessados correlacionou-se com o sedentarismo (p = 0,01). Assim, observou-se relação entre o consumo de alimentos preditores de risco CV com sedentarismo e colesterol elevado, refletindo a necessidade de ações de educação nutricional.

Consumo de alimentos preditores e protetores de risco cardiovacular por hipertensos do estado de Alagoas, Brasil / Evaluation of consumption of food and predictors of cardiovascular risk in hypertensive protectors of the State of Alagoas, Brazil

Resumo O presente artigo teve como objetivo avaliar o consumo de alimentos protetores e preditores de risco cardiovascular (CV) e sua relação com fatores de risco cardiovascular (FRCV) por hipertensos do estado de Alagoas. Estudo transversal, de base populacional, com 655 adultos, hipertensos, de ambos os sexos, estudados no período de 2013 a 2016. O consumo alimentar foi avaliado por um questionário de frequência alimentar validado com mensuração convertida em escores e os alimentos foram divididos em três grupos: I - processados/preditores de risco CV; II - ultraprocessados/maiores preditores de risco CV; III - alimentos in natura ou minimamente processados/protetores de risco CV. Foram também analisadas variáveis socioeconômicas, demográficas, bioquímicas, clínicas e antropométricas. Os escores de consumo dos grupos de alimentos I, II e III foram, respectivamente, 0,11; 0,13 e 0,24 (p = 0,001). O consumo de alimentos processados se correlacionou positivamente com o colesterol sérico elevado (p = 0,045) e negativamente com a idade (p = 0,001); já o de alimentos ultraprocessados correlacionou-se com o sedentarismo (p = 0,01). Assim, observou-se relação entre o consumo de alimentos preditores de risco CV com sedentarismo e colesterol elevado, refletindo a necessidade de ações de educação nutricional.

Abstract The present article aimed to evaluate the consumption of protective foods and predictors of cardiovascular (CV) risk and its relationship with cardiovascular risk factors (CVRF) by hypertensive individuals in the state of Alagoas. A population-based cross-sectional study was carried out from 2013 to 2016 with 655 hypertensive adults of both sexes. Food consumption was assessed by a validated food frequency questionnaire with measurements converted to scores and the foods were divided into three groups: I - processed foods/CV risk predictors; II - ultraprocessed foods/higher CV risk predictors; III - in natura or minimally processed foods/ CV risk protectors. Socioeconomic, demographic, biochemical, clinical and anthropometric variables were also analyzed. The consumption scores of food groups I, II and III were, respectively, 0.11; 0.13 and 0.24 (p = 0.001). The consumption of processed foods was correlated positively with high blood cholesterol (p = 0.045) and negatively with age (p = 0.001); while that of ultraprocessed foods was correlated with the sedentary lifestyle (p = 0.01). Thus, it was observed a relationship between the consumption of CV risk predictors foods with high blood cholesterol and sedentary lifestyle, reflecting the need for nutricional education actions.

Studies assessing food consumption by the scores method: a systematic review. / Estudos de avaliação do consumo alimentar segundo método dos escores: uma revisão sistemática.

This article describes a systematic review of the literature on studies that have used the scores method proposed by Fornés et al. (2002) to evaluate food consumption and discuss the method from the perspective of food pattern assessment. The search of the Medline, Lilacs and Scielo databases was limited to the English, Portuguese and Spanish languages and to articles published from 2002 to 2016. The inclusion criterion was studies that used the scores method proposed by Fornés et al. to evaluate food consumption. The original search found 8300 items. After reading titles and abstracts and applying the exclusion criteria, 14 articles were selected. The articles evaluating food pattern used different groupings and examined associations with anthropometric, socioeconomic and biochemical variables. It was concluded that the scores method is able to evaluate food patterns and enables associations to be established between anthropometric, biochemical, socioeconomic and clinical variables and the components of the study diet/food grouping to which the individual was exposed.

O presente artigo tem como objetivo revisar de forma sistematizada a literatura relativa a estudos que utilizaram o método dos escores proposto por Fornés e colaboradores, em 2002, para avaliar o consumo alimentar e discutir o método na perspectiva de avaliação do padrão alimentar. Foi realizada busca de artigos nas bases de dados Medline, Lilacs e Scielo. Limitou-se a busca aos idiomas inglês, português e espanhol e aos artigos publicados de 2002 até 2016. Os critérios de inclusão foram: estudos que utilizaram o método dos escores proposto por Fornés et al. para avaliar o consumo alimentar. Foram encontrados 8.300 artigos na busca inicial. Após leitura de títulos, resumos e aplicação de critérios de exclusão, 14 artigos foram selecionados. Os artigos avaliaram o padrão alimentar adotando diferentes grupos e verificaram associações com variáveis antropométricas, socioeconômicas e bioquímicas. Concluiu-se que o método dos escores constitui uma ferramenta capaz de avaliar os padrões alimentares e que permite verificar associações entre variáveis antropométricas, bioquímicas, socioeconômicas e clínica com os componentes da dieta/grupo alimentar investigado aos quais o indivíduo foi exposto.