The primary aim of this study was to evaluate the value of predictive equation (PE) standard care compared with indirect calorimetry (IC)-based nutrition therapy. The secondary aim was to compare the results among 3 groups to assess the accuracy of IC and PE. This was a single-center, retrospective study of patients admitted to the neurosurgery (NS) intensive care unit (ICU), from January 2019, to August 2020. Anthropometric, biochemical, clinical, and dietary data were collected from NS ICU admission to discharge. If patients had an IC: PE ratio of 90%–110%, they were classified into the optimal estimation group (OEG); if the ratio was < 90%, they were classified into the underestimation group (UG); and if the ratio was > 110%, they were classified into the overestimation group (OG). There were no significant differences in anthropometric, biochemical, clinical data and nutrition assessment between baseline and discharge from the NS ICU. The OEG showed a larger cumulative caloric deficit rate compared to UG and OG, though this difference was not statistically significant. There was a negative association between calf circumference (CC) and length of stay (LOS). Repeated measures of CC showed a significant difference according to LOS and groups (p < 0.001). Anthropometric, biochemical, clinical, and dietary data of 77 NS patients were analyzed to determine the effectiveness of concordance between IC and PE. The UG and OG showed a significant decrease in CC during hospitalization, but CC in the OEG was maintained or increased from 4 weeks onward.
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Physical activity is defined as any bodily movement produced by skeletal muscles that results in energy expenditure. The benefits of physical activity for health maintenance have been well documented, especially in the prevention and management of chronic diseases. Therefore, accurate measurement of physical activity and energy expenditure is essential both for epidemiological studies and in the clinical context. Given the large number of available methods, it is important to have an understanding of each, especially when one needs to choose a technique to use. The purpose of this review was to discuss the components of total energy expenditure and present advantage and limitations of different methods of physical activity and energy expenditure assessment.
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The purpose of this study was to analyze the accuracy of predictive equations for resting metabolic rate (RMR) and daily energy expenditure in policemen on a rotating shift. Subjects were 28 healthy policemen on a rotating shift (males) age of 23-46 years. The participants' RMR was measured by using indirect calorimetry (TrueOne2400) and also calculated from various predicted equations of RMR (Harris-Benedict, Schofield(W)/(WH), FAO/WHO/UNU(W)/(W/H), Cunningham, Mifflin, Liu, Owen, IMNA and Henry(W)/(WH)). The accuracy of these equations were evaluated on basis of accurate prediction (the percentage of subjects whose RMR was predicted within 90% to 110% of the RMR measured), mean difference, root mean squared prediction error, mean % difference, limits of agreement of Bland-Altman method between predicted and measured RMR. The measured RMR value of subjects was 1748 ± 205.9 kcal. Of the predictive equations tested, the Harris-Benedict equation (mean difference: -14.8 kcal/day, RMSPE: 195.8 kcal/day, mean % difference: 0.1%) was the most accurate and precise, but accuracy in prediction of the equation were only 35.7%. The daily energy expenditure at night-duty was 3062 kcal calculated as multiplying RMR by its physical activity level. Subsequently, daily energy expenditure of day-duty was 2647 kcal and the lowest daily energy expenditure was, 2310 kcal at holiday duty. Daily energy intake of all study participants was 2351 kcal at day-duty, 1959 kcal at night-duty and 1796 kcal at holiday-duty in order. The estimated energy requirements for policemen on a rotating shift on day shift, night shift and holiday came to 2743.6 kcal/day, 2998.6 kcal/day and 2576.9 kcal/day, respectively. These results suggest that estimated energy requirements (EER) of policemen on a rotating shift should be differently proposed by a proper equation which can closely reflect their metabolic status at each time shift.
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