Application of phase angle for evaluation of the nutrition status of patients with anorexia nervosa.

Application of phase angle for evaluation of the nutrition status of patients with anorexia nervosa. Psychiatr Pol. 2017 Dec 30;51(6):1121-1131 Authors: Małecka-Massalska T, Popiołek J, Teter M, Homa-Mlak I, Dec M, Makarewicz A, Karakuła-Juchnowicz H Abstract The evaluation of the nutrition status of patients has been the subject of interest of many scientific disciplines. Any deviation from normal values is a serious clinical problem. There are multiple nutrition status evaluation methods used including diet history, scales and questionnaires, physical examination, anthropometric measurements, biochemical measurements, function tests, as well as bioelectric impedance analysis or adipometry. Phase angle, obtained by means of bioelectric impedance analysis, is another parameter that is being more and more frequently applied in nutrition status monitoring. It is proportional to body cell mass. Its direct correlation with the cellular nutrition status has been documented. High phase angle values signify well-being, while low phase angle values indicate poor condition of cells. The purpose of this paper was to review the current state of knowledge about the application of phase angle in evaluation and monitoring of the nutrition status of patients with anorexia nervosa on the basis of available literature. It was proven that the phase angle values in patients with anorexia nervosa are much lower compared to healthy people. Detailed ob...
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