Avaliação qualitativa do consumo alimentar de nutrientes antioxidantes e de lipídeos em pacientes com hipotireoidismo do município de Santo Antônio deJesus-BA Brasil

Abstract

Introduction: It is important to orient and treatment of hypothyroidism include antioxidant nutrients, it improves thyroid function, considering its better bioavailability and utilization by the body. Objective: To evaluate qualitatively the consumption of foods rich in antioxidants and lipids, and the nutritional status of patients with hypothyroidism treated in health centers of urban municipal city of Santo Antônio de Jesus. Methodology: This was a cross sectional study. We used a questionnaire containing socioeconomic data, and a frequency questionnaire of food consumption (FFQ), composed of food sources of vitamins A, E, C, selenium and oils and fats; these data were observed according to the nutritional status of participants. Results: The sample consisted of 50 individuals, mostly female. The average age of respondents was 45.5 years, and most adult presenting with excess weight and low energy foods antioxidants. Vitamin A was the group most consumed daily, regardless of the nutritional status of the individual. There was a low frequency of daily consumption of foods rich in vitamin C, vitamin E, showed significant difference in consumption between nutritional status. Participants overweight showed high consumption oils and fats. The group consumed less food was Group IV: selenium. Conclusion: We observed low intake of vitamins A, C, E, selenium, and high consumption of oils and fats, which can increase the risk of developing cardiovascular disease in these individuals.