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The association between food intake and risk of sarcopenia in elderly patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) on hemodialysis was verified. Elderly patients of both sexes were recruited from the hemodialysis sector of two hospitals in the interior of São Paulo. To compose the group, all individuals should have a diagnosis of CKD and undergo hemodialysis. Participants (n = 25) had their anthropometric measurements evaluated, followed by the application of the SARC-F questionnaire + calf circumference (CC) to identify the risk of sarcopenia. In addition, patients responded to a food diary to assess food intake. Associations were found between daily intake of calories, carbohydrates, phosphorus, iron, sodium and SARC-F + CC values. It was concluded that there was an association between some factors of food intake and SARC-F + CC, so that the lower the intake of nutrients, the greater the risk of developing sarcopenia. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Objective: to investigate the correlation between practicing Pilates and pelvic floor muscle strength. Method: cross-sectional study conducted with women that practiced the Pilates method for more than six months and sedentary women. Pelvic floor muscle strength was evaluated through the functional scale of the International Continence Society, betwen August and September 2017, in a clinic specialized in Pilates practice in the municipality of Poá, São Paulo, Brazil. Results: among the 41 women who participated in the study, 12 were Pilates practitioners. The Pilates group was, on average, ten years younger. The degrees of muscle strength of the pelvic floor in the Pilates group were higher than those in the control group (p = 0.0001). Conclusion: despite the small sample size and the age bias of the samples, it is possible that Pilates is in favor of a better pelvic floor function in women. One out of ten women is unable to contract the pelvic floor under verbal command, being part of a risk group for local dysfunctions in physical activities in general, which requires specific pelvic exercise. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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