Moosaalreza Tadayonfar; Ali Tajabadi; Akram Kooshki
Volume 24, Issue 1 , March and April 2017, , Pages 29-33
Abstract
Background & Objectives: Studies have showed that energy-protein malnutrition is existed in 50% of patients admitted to the hospital. Therefore, this study reviews the status of macro and micro nutrients intake in ICU patients. Materials & Method: This cross-sectional study was performed on ...
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Background & Objectives: Studies have showed that energy-protein malnutrition is existed in 50% of patients admitted to the hospital. Therefore, this study reviews the status of macro and micro nutrients intake in ICU patients. Materials & Method: This cross-sectional study was performed on 60 ICU patients referred to Shaheed Beheshti Hospital in Sabzevar. After writing informed consent, average energy and nutrient intake of each person were determined for two consecutive days using Nutritionist IV software. Data were analyzed by descriptive statistics and one sample t-test, and significant level was determined as P Results: The mean of patients’ age was 32.7±11.35 years. The mean energy intake in women and men were, respectively, 624.35±184.6 and 743.8±246.3 kcal and mean protein intakes were respectively 20.1±5.6 and 28.3±23.6 g per day. Also, in this study the most water- and fat-soluble vitamins and minerals received was less than the recommended standard (P <0.0001). Conclusion: Based on the findings of the study, receiving of energy and all the nutrients in ICU patients studied was less than the recommended standard values. Keywords: ICU, malnutrition, nutrient.