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Patients with acquired brain injury (ABI) may be at an increased risk of malnutrition due to the pathophysiology of their condition, which can affect their anthropometrical profile and therefore their quality of life. The present study analyzes the anthropometrical profile of these individuals, describes their dietary habits and nutrients intake and identifies the related risk factors influencing health status and quality of life. Twenty-three volunteers with ABI from the province of Granada (Spain) were recruited for this cross-sectional study. Nutritional assessment was quantitatively and qualitatively performed using a 72-h dietary record and a food frequency questionnaire, respectively. Body composition parameters were evaluated by bioelectrical impedance. Low intakes of minerals related to bone health, extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) and fruits were reported. Moreover, women presented a poorer anthropometrical profile compared to men. With reference to age, a significant inverse correlation was observed with sarcopenic obesity, appendicular muscle mass index and Vitamin B 6  intake [( r  = −0.617,  p  &lt; 0.01), ( r  = −0.475,  p  &lt; 0.05) and ( r  = −0.498,  p  &lt; 0.05), respectively]. Intake of EVOO was inversely correlated to body mass index ( r  = −0.767,  p  &lt; 0.001). Lastly, a direct correlation was observed between the consumption of alcohol and sweets and snacks ( r  = 0.608,  p  &lt; 0.01). The main findings support the existence of poor dietary quality and anthropometrical profile. Interdisciplinary team assessment would be beneficial to enhance the quality of life and attenuate the development of comorbidities in subjects with ABI.

Need of nutritional assessment and monitoring in a population with acquired brain injury: an analytical cross-sectional study