Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry in the assessment of body composition in malnutrition patients
- VernacularTitle:应用双能源X线吸收法测定营养不良病人机体组成
- Author:
Guohao WU
;
Zhaohan WU
;
Zhaoguang WU
;
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Malnutrition;
Body composition;
Dual energy X ray absorptiometry
- From:
Parenteral & Enteral Nutrition
1997;0(02):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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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.
