A standard enteral formula versus an iso-caloric lower carbohydrate/high fat enteral formula in the hospital management of adolescent and young adults admitted with anorexia nervosa: a randomised controlled trial

A standard enteral formula versus an iso-caloric lower carbohydrate/high fat enteral formula in the hospital management of adolescent and young adults admitted with anorexia nervosa: a randomised controlled trial

Plain English Summary Patients hospitalised with anorexia nervosa require nutrition support as part of their treatment, whilst refeeding complications are prevented. Of particular concern, is the reintroduction of carbohydrate to malnourished patients, which has been proposed to cause a surge in ins...

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Main Authors: Elizabeth Kumiko Parker, Victoria Flood, Mark Halaki, Christine Wearne, Gail Anderson, Linette Gomes, Simon Clarke, Frances Wilson, Janice Russell, Elizabeth Frig, Michael Kohn
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-12-01
Series:Journal of Eating Disorders
Subjects:
Anorexia nervosa
Enteral nutrition
Refeeding syndrome
Hypophosphatemia
Carbohydrate
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40337-021-00513-6

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