Predictive Validity of Body Mass Index Cut-off Values Used in the GLIM Criteria for discriminating Severe and Moderate Malnutrition Based on In-Patients With Pneumonia in Asian Populations.

CONCLUSION: The BMI cut-off values might be valid for patients with pneumonia aged ≥70 years in Asian populations. Further investigation is required to validate the cut-off value for older adults aged <70 years. <PE-FRONTEND> This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.
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Source: JPEN Journal Of Parenteral And Enteral Nutrition - July 16, 2020 Category: Nutrition Authors: Shimizu A, Maeda K, Wakabayashi H, Nishioka S, Nagano A, Kayashita J, Fujishima I, Momosaki R Tags: JPEN J Parenter Enteral Nutr Source Type: research