Objetivo: Avaliar a influência da fissura na escolha de alimentos doces e alteração do peso corporal em pacientes alcoolistas. Métodos: Vinte e um pacientes alcoolistas em tratamento no Centro de Atenção Psicossocial de álcool e drogas (CAPSad), Ouro Preto/MG, foram selecionados para participar deste estudo (14 homens e 7 mulheres, com idade entre 25 e 64 anos). Foi aplicado questionário para avaliar a fissura ...
The impact of soapstone (steatite) upon inorganic element contaminant concentrations in alcoholic beverages was investigated. Concentrations of As, Cd, Cu, Ni and Pb levels in 8 Brazilian spirits plus an alcoholic simulant were initially measured, and then measured following each 24 h cycle of exposure to raw soapstone cups, for a total of 4 cycles/sample. The results were compared to the levels established by ...
Introduction: The contribution of diet and treatment planning in the treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) has been recognized as having a significant clinical impact if introduced early. Objective: determine the levels of carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, energy and energy density (ED) in an oral hospital diet prescribed to CKD patients, and to evaluate the adequacy of this diet with respect to dietary reco...
Background & aims: Deficiencies in the consumption of foods and nutrients favor malnutrition in patients. Considering the recommendations for the ingestion of minerals, the content, consumption and percent adequacy of the minerals (Ca, Cu, Fe, Mg, Mn, K, P, Na, Zn and Se) were evaluated amongst oncology patients who received oral diets isolated or associated with an oral food complement (OFC), evaluating the ne...