Nutritional management for hospitalized patients with COVID-19: an integrative review
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.36489/saudecoletiva.2020v10i59p4140-4151Keywords:
COVID-19, nutritional recommendations, and nutritional therapyAbstract
The aim of this study is to describe the nutritional therapy adopted in the care of patients hospitalized with COVID-19. This work is an integrative literature review. The data were searched in databases and portals. It was found that the authors recommend carrying out nutritional risk screening. In addition, it was found that the ideal is the use of Enteral nutritional therapy, using a standard isosmotic polymeric diet and use of protein between 1.2-2.0 g / Kg / day. The presence of the Multidisciplinary Team in Nutritional Therapy is essential in the treatment and recovery of patients with COVID-19.