Energy expenditure in head and neck cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Accurate estimation of energy needs is essential for effective nutrition interventions to improve outcomes in head and neck cancer (HNC). However, predictive equations used to estimate energy requirements may be inaccurate in cancer populations. To inform effective intervention delivery, this systematic review synthesised evidence regarding resting or total energy expenditure (REE or TEE) measured using reference methods (indirect calorimetry or doubly labelled water) in adults with any stage of HNC.

Methods

Four databases (Ovid MEDLINE, Embase, CINAHL plus, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials) were searched, and eligible studies included comparisons of energy expenditure to non-cancer controls, predictive equations, wearable devices, or repeated measureme

SUBMITTER: Hanna L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12712054 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature