Nutritional status evaluation and nutrient intake in adult patients with pulmonary tuberculosis and their contacts

Conclusions: TB patients and their contacts presented as overweight and obese. Both groups showed similar patterns in macro and micronutrient intake. Implications of deficiencies in the intake of these nutrients are discussed on the basis of their effects on individual health.
Source: The Journal of Infection in Developing Countries - Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research