Avaliação do perfil nutricional dos idosos cadastrados nos grupos de convivência da cidade de Parintins AM

Abstract

The increase in life expectancy poses challenges, so the verification of the nutritional status of the elderly is necessary for the targeting of early interventions in order to prevent comorbidities. Method: This is a cross-sectional, exploratory, descriptive study of a quantitative nature carried out in 11 centers in the city of Parintins-AM, with elderly individuals ≥ 60 years old, of both sexes. The following evaluation instruments were applied: sociodemographic questionnaire, Body Mass Index (BMI), Mini Nutritional Assessment (MAN) and Waist-to-Hip Ratio (WHR). Results: The elderly, mostly female, by MAN showed a good nutritional status. BMI were found to be eutrophic and there was a higher level of significance in the correlation with WHR, in which overweight elderly women had a higher cardiovascular risk. Conclusions: With simple measures of education, it is possible to provide knowledge to the elderly about their health, guaranteeing them the reduction of diseases and comorbidities.