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- Title
Estimating daily energy expenditure in individuals with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.
- Authors
Kasarskis, Edward J; Mendiondo, Marta S; Matthews, Dwight E; Mitsumoto, Hiroshi; Tandan, Rup; Simmons, Zachary; Bromberg, Mark B; Kryscio, Richard J; ALS Nutrition/NIPPV Study Group
- Abstract
Patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) experience progressive limb weakness, muscle atrophy, and dysphagia, making them vulnerable to insufficient energy intake. Methods to estimate energy requirements have not been devised for this patient group.
- Publication
The American journal of clinical nutrition, 2014, Vol 99, Issue 4, p792
- ISSN
1938-3207
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.3945/ajcn.113.069997