Table 2.
Mean value±SD and reference value of nutritional parameters used for the full nutritional assessment of cancer patients (n=30)
| Parameters | Male (n=9) | Female (n=21) | Mean (n=30) | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alb (g/L) | 41±18 | 36±3 | 38±10 | 38–51 |
| Palb (mg/L) | 304±67 | 268±49 | 279±56 | 180–450 |
| TLC (×109) | 1.6±0.9 | 1.1±0.6 | 1.3±0.8 | >1.8 |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 28±8 | 26±5 | 27±6 | >20 |
| TST (mm) | 7±2 | 16±5 | 13±6 | >5%** |
| MAMC (cm) | 33±4 | 32±5 | 32±5 | >5%** |
| MAMA (cm2) | 85±25 | 83±26 | 84±25 | >5%** |
| UWL (kg) | –1±8* | 2±8* | 1±8* | <5% |
Alb = albumin; Palb = prealbumin; TLC = total lymphocyte count; BMI = body mass index; TST = triceps skinfold thickness; MAMA = mid-arm muscle area; MAMC = mid-arm muscle circumference; UWL = unintentional weight loss previous month.
*Mean weight loss (–) or weight gain (+).
**NHANES (1971–1974).