53. The Effect of Pre-Admission Energy Balance on Short-Term Medical Outcomes: Findings From the Study of Refeeding to Optimize Inpatient Gains (STRONG)

Negative energy balance contributes to bradycardia and other vital sign instabilities warranting hospitalization in adolescents and young adults (AYA) with anorexia nervosa (AN) or atypical anorexia nervosa (AAN). However, the effect of pre-admission, self-reported exercise and dietary restriction on short-term refeeding outcomes has not been examined.

Source: Journal of Adolescent Health - January 30, 2024 Category: Child Development Authors: Amanda E. Downey, Cynthia J. Kapphahn, Sasha Gorrell, Siena S. Vendlinski, Jing Cheng, Daniel Le Grange, Erin C. Accurso, Sara M. Buckelew, Anna Kreiter, Brooke Marsal, Paige McMahon, Neville H. Golden, Andrea K. Garber Source Type: research