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Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry in the assessment of body composition in malnutrition patients / 肠外与肠内营养
Parenteral & Enteral Nutrition ; (6)1997.
Article in Chinese | WPRIM | ID: wpr-677341
ABSTRACT

Objectives:

The purpose of this study was to measure the body composition of malnourished patients by dual energy X ray absorptiometry.

Methods:

Body composition was measured by dual energy X ray absorptiometry in 56 manlnourished patients and 72 healthy subjects.

Results:

Compared with control,patients had lost?(on average)?17.8?kg of body weight (P0.05).

Conclusions:

Reduced body weight in malnourished patients was due to loss of fat tissue and lean body mass.

Full text: Available Index: WPRIM (Western Pacific) Language: Chinese Journal: Parenteral & Enteral Nutrition Year: 1997 Type: Article

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Full text: Available Index: WPRIM (Western Pacific) Language: Chinese Journal: Parenteral & Enteral Nutrition Year: 1997 Type: Article