Nutritional Intervention In Non-Communicable Chronic Diseases: A Literature Review

Ana Cristina Santos Costa, Milene Oliveira Alves, Patrícia Danielle Antunes, Kássia Héllen Vieira

  • Ana Cristina Santos Costa Faculty of Health and Humanities Ibituruna - FASI
  • Milene Oliveira Alves Faculty of Health and Humanities Ibituruna - FASI
  • Patrícia Daniele Antunes Faculty of Health and Humanities Ibituruna - FASI
  • Kássia Héllen Vieira Faculdade de Saúde e Humanidades Ibituruna - FASI

Abstract

Nutritional intervention is of great relevance for reducing the risks of the development of Chronic Noncommunicable Diseases (NCD), it is an important means of controlling and preventing its secondary health complications. Given the above, the objective of the study was to analyze the importance of nutritional intervention in the prevention of NCD through the reading of scientific articles. This study is a systematic review of the literature, carried out by reading articles published in magazines and newspapers in the databases Pubmed, Scielo, Lilacs, Bireme and information sites, considering the informational relevance. After selecting the articles, data were collected through exploratory reading. The adoption of a Mediterranean diet enriched with extra virgin olive oil showed a greater reduction in the risk of diabetes among people at high cardiovascular risk, due to the high content of anti-inflammatory and antioxidant compounds. The practice of physical activity and a balanced diet, low in saturated fats demonstrated effects in the reduction of anthropometric measurements, blood glucose and blood pressure levels. Studies have shown the influence and importance of nutritional interventions aimed at the prevention, control and reduction of NCD complications.

Published
2021-03-03