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- Title
Back to basics: Estimating energy requirements for adult hospital patients.
- Authors
FERRIE, Suzie; WARD, Meagan
- Abstract
Predictive equations are a quick and non-invasive way to estimate a patient's energy requirements, and can be a useful tool when used appropriately. However, as with any tool, the skill and experience of the user will affect the quality of the result. This paper looks at the origins and limitations of some of the more commonly used equations. Considerations in their use and interpretation, such as the use of injury and activity factors, adjusting weight and non-protein calories, are also discussed.
- Subjects
HOSPITAL patients; CALORIC content of foods; PROTEINS; ADULTS; EQUATIONS
- Publication
Nutrition & Dietetics, 2007, Vol 64, Issue 3, p192
- ISSN
1446-6368
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1111/j.1747-0080.2007.00124.x