Avaliação do estado nutricional antropométrico, qualidade de vida e hábitos alimentares de indivíduos com doença de Crohn no estado do Rio Grande do Norte

Abstract

Objective: To evaluate the anthropometric status, quality of life and eating habits of individuals with Crohn's Disease (CD). Methods: This is a cross-sectional, quantitative and analytical study carried out with individuals diagnosed with Crohn's disease who reside in the state of Rio Grande do Norte. The participants answered, through a questionnaire on Google forms, about socioeconomic and anthropometric aspects, in addition to The Inflammatory Bowel Disease Questionnaire (IBDQ) and food frequency. Data were analyzed using the SPSS 21.0 program. Results: 40 individuals (80% female) participated in the survey. The percentage of weight loss was expressive in up to 10%, as well as for weight gain above 20%. Quality of life (QoL) was low (total score <50%), and intestinal symptoms had a strong positive correlation with the four IBDQ domains. There were changes in food consumption after the diagnosis of CD, with less daily intake of ultra-processed foods, as well as margarine, beans and flatulent foods. Conclusion: CD had an important impact on QoL, and it was possible to verify changes in weight, which, although they improved their nutritional status, a high weight loss can impair the patient's general condition. Descriptors: Inflammatory Bowel Diseases. Nutritional Status. Quality of Life.