Energy and protein intake adequacy in geriatric rehabilitation inpatients: A descriptive cohort study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Indirect calorimetry (IC) provides an accurate measure of energy expenditure, which informs energy requirements. Achieving energy and protein requirements is fundamental in nutrition care. This study aims to determine if the energy requirements informed by IC and estimated protein requirements are met in geriatric rehabilitation inpatients receiving dietitian-led individualized nutrition care.

Methods

Geriatric rehabilitation inpatients referred to dietitians were included. Resting metabolic rate was measured using IC at inclusion in the study and within 48 h before discharge. Food intake was assessed using plate waste observation. The patient's energy requirement was calculated using the resting metabolic rate and physical activity factor and adjusted for the wei

SUBMITTER: Hettiarachchi J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12512007 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature