| Document ID (ISN) | 108216 |
| CIS number |
08-722 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
0962-7480 - Occupational Medicine |
| Year |
2006 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Author(s) |
Chiarello P., Scatena Sobrinho P., Campanelli Marçal Vieira M.N., Diez Garcia R.W. |
| Title |
Protein-energy supplements to preserve nutritional status of sugar cane cutters |
| Bibliographic information |
Dec. 2006, Vol.56, No.8, p.575-577. 9 ref. |
| Abstract |
Sugar cane cutters in south-eastern Brazil are temporarily hired for the harvest period of eight months. They often have minimal benefits and may not receive adequate nutrition. The aim of this study was to evaluate alterations in weight and body composition of sugar cane cutters during harvest with the use of protein-energy and electrolyte supplements. Three products were used daily: a milk drink, a seasoned manioc meal mixture and an electrolyte replacement fluid, adding approx. 400kcal and 28.5g of protein/day. There were small reductions in body mass index and percentage body fat with maintenance of lean mass. There was a significant improvement in hydration status, serum albumin and cholesterol. There were no medical absences related to dehydration. These supplements may have a useful role to play in reducing lean mass losses and maintaining nutritional and hydration status of these workers. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
industrial crop farming; Brazil; nutrition; dehydration; sugar cane |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
milk; food deprivation; body weight; carbohydrates; electrolyte requirements |
| Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
| Country / State or Province | Brazil |
| Subject(s) |
Occupational physiology
Agriculture, fishing, animal husbandry
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Physiology, ergonomics
Industries and occupations
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Agriculture
Heat and cold
Nutrition
|
