Objective: To analyze the anthropometric parameters used as alternatives to identify visceral fat and cardiovascular risk in patients with hepatitis C. Methodology: Study carried out between June to November of 2017, with hepatitis C patients. Social data, lifestyle and biochemical parameters were collected. Anthropometric assessment was carried out, being measured height, weight, waist circumference and hip ci...
Introduction: For nutritional assessment of patients with liver disease, the combination of several nutritional parameters is recommended. Objective: To evaluate the nutritional status of patients diagnosed with hepatitis B and/or C. Materials and Methods: Cross-sectional, descriptive and analytical study, carried out during the June to November of 2017 at a Reference Center for the Eastern Amazon, with hepatit...