| Literature DB >> 32578906 |
Michelle E G Weijzen1, Imre W K Kouw1, Phil Geerlings2, Lex B Verdijk1, Luc J C van Loon1.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Malnutrition is prevalent in hospitalized patients. To support muscle maintenance in older and chronically ill patients, a protein intake of 1.2-1.5 g/kg/d has been recommended during hospitalization. We assessed daily protein intake levels and distribution in older patients at risk for malnutrition during hospitalization.Entities:
Keywords: energy; hospitalization; malnutrition; older adults; oral nutrition supplements; protein
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Year: 2020 PMID: 32578906 PMCID: PMC7384011 DOI: 10.1002/ncp.10542
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Nutr Clin Pract ISSN: 0884-5336 Impact factor: 3.080
Patients’ Characteristics
| Characteristics | All patients ( | Non‐ONS group ( | ONS group ( |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age, y | 68 ± 14 | 67 ± 15 | 69 ± 14 |
| Gender (M/F), | 53/49 | 20/20 | 33/29 |
| Body weight, kg | 69.0 ± 16.0 | 70.8 ± 17.6 | 67.8 ± 14.9 |
| Height, m | 1.71 ± 0.10 | 1.71 ± 0.10 | 1.71 ± 0.09 |
| BMI, kg/m2 | 23.6 ± 4.8 | 24.2 ± 5.2 | 23.1 ± 4.4 |
| Length of stay, d | 14 [8–28] | 10 [6–17] | 18 [11–35] |
| Acute admission, | 77 | 25 | 52 |
| Elective admission, | 25 | 15 | 10 |
| Respiratory/geriatric/general surgery ward, | 36/32/34 | 11/14/15 | 25/18/19 |
| Resting metabolic rate, MJ/d/kcal/d | 5.61 [5.11–6.44]/1340 [1220–1540] | 5.66 [5.22–6.63]/1350 [1250–1580] | 5.55 [5.05–6.39]/1320 [1210–1530] |
Values are mean ± SD or median [interquartile range] where appropriate.
Resting metabolic rate was calculated based upon the adjusted Harris and Benedict equation.
BMI, body mass index; F, female; M, male; ONS, oral nutritional supplements.
Significant difference between non‐ONS and ONS group, P < .05.
Macronutrient Intake in Hospitalized Patients (n = 102)
| Meal | Energy (MJ/kcal) | Carbohydrate (g and En%) | Protein (g and En%) | Fat (g and En%) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non‐ONS | ONS | Non‐ONS | ONS | Non‐ONS | ONS | Non‐ONS | ONS | |
| Breakfast | 0.96 [0.65–1.25]/230 [150–300] | 1.30 [0.75–1.69]/310 [180–400] | 26 [19–37] (49) | 36 [22–45] (47) | 8 [6–13] (16) | 12 [6–17] (15) | 8 [5–13] (33) | 13 [7–18] (36) |
| Lunch | 1.04 [0.60–1.53]/250 [140–370] | 1.16 [0.55–1.69]/280 [130–400] | 31 [19–46] (50) | 35 [16–46] (49) | 8 [5–14] (14) | 10 [5–16] (14) | 9 [4–16] (34) | 10 [5–17] (34) |
| Dinner | 0.99 [0.62–1.52]/240 [150–360] | 1.23 [0.91–1.65]/300 [220–390] | 28 [19–49] (52) | 40 [28–51] (53) | 11 [7–17] (20) | 13 [9–18] (17) | 7 [4–12] (26) | 9 [5–13] (28) |
| Snacks | 0.56 [0.36–0.76]/130 [90–180] | 0.56 [0.25–0.86]/130 [60–200] | 25 [17–39] (75) | 24 [9–35] (72) | 1 [0–1] (8) | 1 [0–4] (8) | 1 [0–4] (17) | 2 [0–5] (27) |
| ONS | 1.26 [0.40–1.79]/300 [100–430] | 37 [13–55] (55) | 11 [4–16] (16) | 9 [3–15] (31) | ||||
Values are expressed as median [interquartile range].
ONS was prescribed in n = 62.
En%, percentage of energy provided by macronutrient; ONS, oral nutritional supplements.
Figure 1Protein provision and consumption (g/kg/d) during hospitalization. Protein intake was measured in n = 102 patients over, on average, 4.6 hospitalization days. The dotted line represents the recommended protein intake of 0.8 g/kg/d suggested for healthy adults of all ages by the World Health Organization (WHO). The shaded area represents the recommended protein intake of 1.2–1.5 g/kg/d suggested for malnourished patients or patients at risk for malnutrition due to acute or chronic illness. ESPEN, European Society for Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism.
Figure 2Total dietary energy provision and consumption (kcal/d) (A and B) and protein provision and consumption (g/kg/d) (C and D) across main meals in patients during hospitalization. Total energy and protein intake in patients that were not prescribed with oral nutritional supplements (non‐ONS; A and C; n = 40) and patients that were prescribed with ONS (B and D; n = 62). *Significant difference when compared with provided, P < .001. †Significant difference when compared with non‐ONS group, P < .001.
Figure 3Median [interquartile range] dietary protein provision and consumption (g) across main meals in patients in the non‐ONS group (A; n = 40) and ONS group (B; n = 62) during hospitalization. *Significant difference when compared with provided, P < .001. †Significant difference when compared with non‐ONS group, P < .05. ONS, oral nutritional supplement.
Figure 4Distribution of protein intake across main meals, snacks, and ONS (expressed as a percentage of the total amount of protein consumed) during hospitalization in non‐ONS group (A; n = 40) and ONS group (B; n = 62). ONS, oral nutritional supplements.
Figure 5Daily energy and total protein intake in older patients at risk for malnutrition during hospitalization. The dotted line represents the association line between energy and protein intake if a more protein‐dense diet were provided. ONS, oral nutritional supplements.