Evaluation of the nutritional status of patients in continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) - DOI: 10.4025/actascihealthsci.v31i1.545

Abstract

This study aimed to assess the nutritional status of patients in CAPD. Sixteen patients aged between 20 and 75 years were selected, which were submitted to a modified global subjective nutritional assessment, as well as anthropometric, biochemical and food intake evaluations. Excess weight prevailed in the study population, reaching 68.75% according to the body mass index. However, the corrected evaluation of the arm muscle area showed that 62.5% of men had some degree of malnutrition, which was not observed in the female population. Mean levels of urea, hemoglobin, hematocrit, potassium, phosphorus, calcium and product calcium/phosphorus were within normal range for these patients. The average intake of nutrients was adequate in energy, lipids, phosphorus, iron, potassium and folic acid; insufficient in protein, fiber, calcium and vitamin B6 and excessive in carbohydrates, sodium, and vitamins C and B12. Thus, it must be highlighted that nutritional monitoring is a noteworthy conduct in this population because of the high prevalence of dietary and nutritional disorders.