Publications by authors named "Sanzia Francisca Ferraz"

Introduction: Underreporting of energy intake is not much studied in hemodialysis population.

Objective: To evaluate the underreporting of energy intake and associated factors in hemodialysis patients.

Methods: A cross-sectional study, with 344 patients stable adults, of ten hemodialysis centers in Goiânia-GO.

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Introduction: The nutritional status (NS) of patients on hemodialysis (HD) is a major concern and challenge. Malnutrition is common in these patients and is related to poorer clinical outcomes.

Objectives: To assess the association between the NS and the interdialytic weight gain (IDWG) of patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) on HD.

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Introduction: The presence of excess weight, especially visceral obesity contributes to the increased risk of metabolic and cardiovascular complications in patients with chronic kidney disease.

Objective: To determine the prevalence and associated factors with abdominal obesity in patients on hemodialysis (HD).

Methods: Cross-sectional study with 344 patients older than 18 years.

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