HN-01150064_Nutritional Status of Patients with Active Tuberculosis in The Treatment of Shahid Shaterian Tuberculosis in Robat Karim, 96

Introduction: Tuberculosis (TB) is directly associated with malnutrition, immunodeficiency, and inappropriate condition. TB is less probable in well-nourished and vaccinated people. Body weight is an important factor in tuberculosis contamination.Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted on 116 TB patients undergoing treatment in Shahid Shaterian Tuberculosis Center in Robat Karim in 1396. Diagnosis was made by positive sputum culture. Nutritional information was assessed using 24-hour feed recall questionnaire and Feed frequency. Nutrient intake was compared with the recommended values (RDA) and the food-pyramid. Body mass index (BMI) was also calculated.Results: The mean age of women and men were 16.2-63.1 and 18.7-54.4 years old respectively. The prevalence of underweight, normal weight, overweight and obesity were 54.2%, 23.1%, 19.8% and 2.8% respectively. Percentage of RDA consumption of calories, protein, vitamins E, A, C and inorganic iron, zinc, copper, selenium were 24.2-51.4-82.3-5.8-60.5-39.9% respectively women and 48.8-49.6-23.4--164.5-98.4--77.1-50.1% respectively in men. Approximately 96 patients in unfavorable condition received supportive nutrition basket. Only 37.8% of patients consumed dairy products more than 3 times per week. Consumption of dairy, vegetable, fruits, legumes and meat were present in 71.3%, 25.8%, 35.6%, 5.9% and 21.0% of patients respectively. Egg consumption (4-5 times/week) was reported in 40.1% of the patients. The average consumption of all food groups except bread and cereal were less than RDA.Conclusion: Energy and nutrient intake in TB patients was inadequate. There is a need for active presence of nutritionist in TB units to evaluate and consult TB patients and their families.

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tuberculosis ، nutrition ، tuberculosis ، malnutrition