TABLE 2.
Calorie, Protein, and Supplement Recommendations as per RDs of Patients Receiving a Formal Consultation
| Variables | Retrospective (n = 112) | Prospective (n = 76) | P Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calorie recommendation | 83 (74) | 55 (74) | 0.52 |
| 20–25 kcal/g | 9 (8) | 0 (0) | 0.01 |
| 25–30 kcal/g | 30 (27) | 12 (16) | 0.07 |
| 30–35 kcal/g | 40 (36) | 38 (50) | 0.05 |
| >35 kcal/g | 4 (4) | 5 (7) | 0.48 |
| Protein recommendation | 88 (79) | 56 (74) | 0.47 |
| <1.2 g/kg | 9 (8) | 3 (4) | 0.37 |
| 1.2–1.5 g/kg | 74 (66) | 48 (63) | 0.68 |
| >1.5 g/kg | 5 (5) | 5 (7) | 0.53 |
NOTE: Data are given as n (%).