Figure 2.

Comparison of theoretical energy recommendations among patients with colorectal cancer. n = 83 patients with newly diagnosed stage I–IV colorectal cancer had resting energy expenditure (REE) measured by indirect calorimetry (metabolic cart). Each quintuplicate of shapes represents one patient. REE was multiplied by a physical activity level of 1.24 and 1.4 according to previous research in cancer50 and energy recommendations put forth by FAO/WHO/UNU for adults,51 respectively. Energy requirements were also estimated by multiplying body weight (in kg) by 25 and 30 as per oncology‐specific recommendation put forth by The European Society for Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism (ESPEN).18