Hospital malnutrition: a prospective evaluation of patients during hospitalisation.
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in En
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| ID: sea-125226
ABSTRACT
Nutritional Status of 89 patients was assessed during their course of hospitalisation. All patients consumed diet deficit in protein and calories. The mean daily intake of calories was 819 +/- 425 Kcals and of protein was 22 +/- 19 g per day. 74.13 per cent patients lost weight while 31.25 per cent gained. 50% patients had fall in SKFT values during their hospital stay.
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IMSEAR
Main subject:
Humans
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Energy Intake
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Dietary Proteins
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Weight Loss
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Nutritional Status
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Prospective Studies
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Protein-Energy Malnutrition
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Developing Countries
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Hospitalization
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India
Type of study:
Observational_studies
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
En
Year:
1991
Type:
Article