Development and validation of predictive workable weight equations for Brazilian older adult residents in long-term care institutions.

Development and validation of predictive workable weight equations for Brazilian older adult residents in long-term care institutions.

<h4>Background</h4>Weight measurement is important in the nutritional anthropometric monitoring of older adults. When this measurement is not possible, estimates may be used.<h4>Aim</h4>Developing and validating weight predictive equations for older adult residents in long-te...

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Main Authors: Marcos Felipe Silva de Lima, Natália Louise de Araújo Cabral, Larissa Praça de Oliveira, Laura Camila Pereira Liberalino, Severina Carla Vieira Cunha Lima, Lucia de Fátima Campos Pedrosa, Kenio Costa de Lima, Clélia de Oliveira Lyra
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Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2023-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0280541

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https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0280541

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