ESTADO NUTRICIONAL E INGESTÃO ALIMENTAR DE IDOSOS

Abstract

ABSTRACT Objective: To analyze the nutritional status and food intake of a group of elderly people. Define the sample from the point of view of nutritional status and food intake, analyzing the association between these two parameters and, also, to point out factors that may affect them. Methods: Descriptive-quantitative observational study with elderly of both sexes, active participants of a CRAS in Elói Mendes, MG. The nutritional status was evaluated through the Mini Nutritional Assessment (MAN) and the BMI calculation. They were asked about age, current comorbidities, clinical history, oral health, sedentary lifestyle and food consumption. Results: Of the 33 individuals that composed the sample, 76% were female and 24% male. The mean age was 71.70 years, and the BMI ranged from 27 to <30 kg / m2, showing that of these elderly people according to the sample: 6.06% undernourished, 30.30% eutrophic, 57.50% overweight and 6.06% obese and according to the MNA: 51.50% well nourished, 42.40% risk of malnutrition and 6.06% malnourished. Conclusion: The study found an increase in the prevalence of malnutrition and risk of malnutrition and a percentage of obesity. The MNA proved to be a good method for assessing nutritional status. He notes high problems in food intake, however there are some nutritional problems like vitamin and mineral deficits, which the ingestion of some foods (such as fish, whole grains) can solve.