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Demographic and nutritional characteristics of patients with RFS at the beginning of nutrition support
| Mean ± SD | |
| Number | 11 |
| Mean admission days | 19.1 ± 8.5 |
| Post-NG feeding days with nutrition consultation | 5.0 ± 3.0 |
| Sex (M/F) | 7/4 |
| Age (yr) | 67.9 ± 19.3 |
| Mean height (cm) | 157.8 ± 10.1 |
| Body mass index (kg/m2) | 16.7 ± 3.8 |
| Ideal weight (kg) | 55.7 ± 7.7 |
| BEE (kcal) | 1012.7 ± 222.2 |
| Leg edema (yes/no) | 9/2 |
| Diarrhea (yes/no) | 7/4 |
| Abdominal distension (yes/no) | 4/7 |
NG: Nasogastric.
