Assessment of Nutritional Status of Adult Patients with Liver Cirrhosis in Menoufia Governorate

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1 Department of Nutrition and Food Science, Faculty of Home Economics, Menoufia University Shibin El Kom, Egypt

2 Nutrition and Food Sciences, Faculty of Home Economics, Menofeya University, Shebin El-Kom, Egypt

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The present study aimed to assess the nutritional and health status of patients with liver cirrhosis and to know the extent of the impact of liver problems on human health. The study subjects were composed of 64 patients (41 male and 23 female) who were randomly selected from Liver Institute Hospital (39 patients) and Menoufia University Hospital (25 patients). Anthropometric measurements and biochemical markers were determined; also, 24 hours recall method was used to estimate nutrient intakes. Data collection was continued for six consecutive months. The results showed a significant decrease in serum concentration of ALT, AST, ALP, and urea in the liver institute hospital compared to the university hospital. At the same time, there was an increase in total and direct bilirubin, total protein, and serum albumin in the liver institute hospital compared to the university hospital. Cirrhotic patients in liver institute hospitals had lower vitamin D, phosphorous, sodium, and iron levels than in the university hospital. The intakes of protein, fiber, and calcium in the liver institute hospital were higher than in the university hospital. So, the study concluded that patients with cirrhosis are not concerned about the quantity and quality of nutrients needed to avoid nutritional disease.

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