Nutritional evaluation of patients with eating disorders: results after hospital release

Abstract

Eating disorders are severe diseases that can have important co-morbidities if not treated in an interdisciplinary approach, including clinical, nutritional, psychological and psychiatric views. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the nutritional status and the eating patterns of individuals who have been treated and released by GRATA (Grupo de Assistência em Transtornos Alimentares) of Hospital das Clínicas, School of Medicine of Ribeirão Preto – USP. Methodology: review of medical records and interview using anthropometry and eating anamnesis. The results showed that normal nutritional status was the predominant condition among 9 of the 10 subjects studied. The energy and protein intake was closer to the Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDA) when compared to the beginning of the treatment, and these individuals continued to present non purgative eating behavior, which denotes a satisfactory condition after hospital release.