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Predicting Energy Needs in Obese Patients
Author(s) -
Breen Heather B.,
IretonJones Carol S.
Publication year - 2004
Publication title -
nutrition in clinical practice
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.725
H-Index - 71
eISSN - 1941-2452
pISSN - 0884-5336
DOI - 10.1177/0115426504019003284
Subject(s) - medicine , calorie , obesity , incidence (geometry) , intensive care medicine , gerontology , pediatrics , optics , physics
Obesity has become an epidemic in the United States, with other western countries also reporting increases in incidence of obesity. With many associated comorbidities, it is the most common nutritional disorder facing the medical team. However, the assessment of macronutrient needs for nutrition support regimens in obese adults is controversial. This review summarizes existing research on popular predictive approaches, including the Harris‐Benedict equation, kilocalories per kilogram, and the Ireton‐Jones equations. Complications including special considerations for patients who have undergone bariatric surgeries and current evidence on hypocaloric regimens are also discussed.