Table 1.
Recommended Refeeding Guidelines for Malnourished Patients With Anorexia Nervosa.
| Guidelines | Age | kcal/kg |
|---|---|---|
| Australia and New Zealand: Beumont et al48 | Adult | 15–20 (600–800 kcal/d) |
| Europe: Stanga et al46 | Adult | 10–15 |
| United Kingdom: Royal College of Psychiatrists6 | Adult | 10–20 |
| United Kingdom: NICE5 | Adult | 5–20 |
| United Kingdom: MARSIPAN50 | Adult | 5–20 |
| American Psychiatric Association/American Dietetic Association49 | Adult | 30–40 |
| United Kingdom: Junior MARSIPAN51 | <18 y | 15–20 |
MARSIPAN, Management of Really Sick Patients With Anorexia Nervosa; NICE, National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence.