Nutritional adequacy in subjects with metabolic syndrome.
BACKGROUND
The nutritional approach in the treatment of metabolic syndrome is a fundamental factor. It is important to raise awareness to patients about the benefits of following the treatments when you want to promote changes in lifestyle.


OBJECTIVE
The aim of this study was to assess nutritional adequacy in subjects with metabolic syndrome according to the dietary recommendations prescribed.


METHODS
Quasi-experimental research with 72 subjects with metabolic syndrome, held in southern Brazil. A nutritional orientation was conducted, related or not with physical exercise for three months. A 24-hour recall and two-day food record, were the reference method of dietary intake assessment. Nutritional adequacy was determined by the energy and nutrient intakes as defined by the Brazilian Food Guide Pyramid groups.


RESULTS
Volunteers reached on average 80% of the energy consumption recommended. Protein and lipid intake was higher, and carbohydrate consumption was lower than recommended levels. There was a low intake of cereals, vegetables, dairy product and beans (p<0.001) as compared with the recommended servings. A high consumption of meat (p<0.001) and an adequate intake of fruit (p=0.149) were observed.


CONCLUSIONS
The dietary intake was insufficient to meet the recommendation of energy, although the goal for weight loss was achieved. Still, the results show the need for a balance in food intake and quality of the diet to achieve nutritional adequacy.
Nutritionist, Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul. Participated in conception and design of the study, generation, data collection, analysis and interpretation of data, drafting and revision of the manuscript.. claudiamcarv@gmail.com.
Cláudia
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Mesquita de Carvalho
Nutritionist, Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul. Participated in conception and design of the study, generation, data collection, analysis and interpretation of data, drafting and revision of the manuscript.. dayanadime@hotmail.com.
Dayana
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Dias Mendonça
Nutritionist, Master in Medicine and Health Sciences, Professor of the Nutrition of the Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul. Participated in conception and design of the study, generation, data collection, analysis and interpretation of data, drafting and revision of the manuscript.. carlahpiovesan@hotmail.com.
Carla
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Haas Piovesan
Physiotherapist, PhD in Medicine and Health Sciences, Professor at the Physiotherapy Department of the Universidade Federal de Ciências da Saúde de Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. Participated in the overall coordination of the study, conception and design of the study, analysis and interpretation of data, drafting, revision and orientation of the manuscript.. fmacagnan@gmail.com.
Fabrício
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Edler Macagnan
Nutritionist, PhD in Biological Sciences - Biochemistry, Professor and Coordinator of the Nutrition of the Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul. Participated in the overall coordination of the study, conception and design of the study, analysis and interpretation of data, drafting, revision and orientation of the manuscript.. ana.feoli@pucrs.br.
Ana Maria
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Pandolfo Feoli
D015992:Body Mass Index; D001938:Brazil; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D004032:Diet; D015930:Diet Records; D004040:Dietary Carbohydrates; D004041:Dietary Fats; D004044:Dietary Proteins; D005081:Exercise Therapy; D005247:Feeding Behavior; D005260:Female; D005518:Food Preferences; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D044342:Malnutrition / Q000150:complications; D024821:Metabolic Syndrome / Q000150:complications / Q000178:diet therapy / Q000378:metabolism* / Q000628:therapy; D008875:Middle Aged; D009751:Nutritional Requirements; D009752:Nutritional Status
D004040:Dietary Carbohydrates; D004041:Dietary Fats; D004044:Dietary Proteins