Table 2.
Evaluation of mean (±SD) energy-and protein intake, bodyweight and BMI, Albumin and GNRI and bioelectrical impedance analysis of geriatric patients at week 1 and week 36
| Week 1 (N = 47) (mean ± SD) | Week 36 (n = 47) (mean ± SD) | p value1 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy intake (kcal/d) | 1204 (±238) | 1002 (±283) | 0.000* |
| (kcal/kg/BW/d) | 18.6 (±5.7) | 15.9 (±5.4) | 0.001* |
| Protein intake (g/d) | 46.1 (±13.9) | 36.0 (±12.0) | 0.000* |
| (g/kg/BW) | 0.65 (±0.22) | 0.55 (±0.19) | 0.000* |
| Body weight (kg) | 67.1 (±16.0) | 65.1 (±16.8) | 0.047* |
| Body height (cm) | 160.7 (±7.3) | ||
| BMI (kg/m2) | 25.8 (±5.4) | 25.1 (±5.3) | 0.048* |
| Albumin (g/dl/serum) | 3.44 (±0.41) | 3.32 (±0.51) | 0.052 |
| GNRI | 91.9 (±6.8) | 89.8 (8.3) | 0.021* |
| Phase-angle (°) | 3.32 (±0.73) | 3.08 (±0.71) | 0.018* |
| Lean body mass (%) | 54.84 (±7.8) | 57.4 (±7.85) | 0.002* |
| Total body water (%) | 48.2 (±7.2) | 51.5 (±6.5) | 0.000* |
| Body fat mass (%) | 45.2 (±7.8) | 42.3 (±7.9) | 0.001* |
1Significantly differences between means of completers of week 1 and week 36 were tested by using Wilcoxon-Rang-Test
* Week 1 and week 36 = significantly different when p value <0.05