Hospital malnutrition: a prospective evaluation of patients during hospitalisation

Trop Gastroenterol. 1991 Apr-Jun;12(2):101-3.

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.

MeSH terms

  • Developing Countries*
  • Dietary Proteins / administration & dosage
  • Energy Intake
  • Hospitalization*
  • Humans
  • India / epidemiology
  • Nutritional Status*
  • Prospective Studies
  • Protein-Energy Malnutrition / epidemiology*
  • Weight Loss

Substances

  • Dietary Proteins