Abstract

LOPEZ, Tamara Guadalupe Castro  and  LANDIVAR, José David Cardoso. Association between nutritional status and pulmonary function in children without respiratory disease. Vive Rev. Salud [online]. 2023, vol.6, n.17, pp.638-646.  Epub May 08, 2023. ISSN 2664-3243.  https://doi.org/10.33996/revistavive.v6i17.252.

Malnutrition is a condition characterized by a lack, overabundance or imbalance in energy and nutrient intake, with significant effects on the growth, development and socioeconomic status of individuals, especially mothers, infants and children. Objective. To compare the association between nutritional status and lung function in children without respiratory disease. Methodology. A narrative review of observational studies was carried out using databases such as Medline (Pubmed), SciELO and Web of Science, using a search algorithm that involved the terms "nutritional status", "children" and "respiratory diseases" to subsequently perform a critical analysis between the two variables mentioned in the objective to be developed in this study. Conclusion. The findings revealed that nutrition plays a key role in respiratory health, as malnutrition increases the risk of respiratory infections, and in turn, infections can lead to malnutrition. In addition, malnutrition affects lung function and structure, as well as the immune system's ability to fight infections. Consequently, it is crucial to ensure adequate nutrition to prevent and treat respiratory diseases in the pediatric population.

Keywords : Nutritional Status; Respiratory Tract Diseases; Child.

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