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Gordura abdominal avaliada por ultrassom como preditor de diabetes mellitus ges...
Benevides, Fernanda TeixeiraThe prevalence of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) has progressively increased, and the use of tools for early screening of GDM that combine safety, low cost, and high efficacy is of interest. We aimed to evaluate subcutaneous, visceral, and preperitoneal abdominal fat measured by ultrasound as a predictor of GDM; compare abdominal fat and maternal anthropometric measurements, and evaluate the association be...
Association of the nutritional state with the functional capacity of institutio...
Oliveira, Francisca Alcina Barbosa de; Lima, Maria Raquel da Silva; Benevides, Fernanda TeixeiraIntroduction: Nutritional status and functional performance are important indicators of elderly health. The nutritional state, associated with aging, participates in body modifications, contributing to the reduction of lean mass. Objective: To evaluate the nutritional status and functional capacity of institutionalized elderly in the city of Quixadá-CE. Materilas and methods: A field research was conducted thro...