Table 2.
Baseline nutritional status among study groups
| Control (n = 44) | NV-only (n = 44) | NV+AB (n = 45) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight, kg (mean [SD]) | 70.5 (14.8) | 68.9 (12.8) | 70.6 (12.6) |
| Height, m (mean [SD]) | 1.62 (0.10) | 1.60 (0.10) | 1.58 (0.10) |
| WHO BMI category,29% | |||
| Underweight | 2.3 | 4.6 | 2.3 |
| Normal | 39.5 | 27.3 | 22.7 |
| Overweight | 34.9 | 47.7 | 43.2 |
| Obese | 23.3 | 20.5 | 31.8 |
| Mini Nutritional Assessment (MNA),30% | |||
| Normal nutritional status | 69.8 | 75.0 | 79.6 |
| At risk of malnutrition | 23.3 | 20.5 | 18.2 |
| Malnourished | 7.0 | 4.6 | 2.3 |
Abbreviations: BMI, body mass index; SD, standard deviation; WHO, World Health Organization; NV, nurse visits; NV+AB, nurse visits including an alert button.