Perfil nutricional, satisfação com a imagem corporal e erro alimentar em adolescentes com baixo peso

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study is to evaluate the nutritional profile and satisfaction with body image of adolescents with low weight and/or eating error. METHODS: Cross-sectional study, with adolescent patients attended in the outpatient service from Institute of Hebiatry, at the Centro Universitário FMABC. RESULTS:  Twenty-nine adolescents among 10 and 18 years were enrolled in this study (16 female and 13 male), diagnosed with low weight and/or eating error. Of the total sample, 26 adolescents answered about body image satisfaction, with 13 adolescents (50,0%) reported dissatisfaction. Three adolescents (10.3%) reached daily energy consumption recommendations. Regarding macronutrients in the daily intake, 17 adolescents (58.6%) reached protein recommendations, 4 (13.8%) reached lipid recommendations and none reached carbohydrate recommendations. Regarding micronutrients intake, 5 adolescents (17.2%) reached daily recommendations of Iron and none of the adolescents reached recommendations of Calcium. CONCLUSION: the present study aimed to provide detailed observation about adolescents with low weight and/or eating errors. The results evidenced inadequate eating habits, with a significant deficit of essential nutrients, which can lead to health issues. This information is important to develop better nutritional strategies for this public.