NUTRITION ASSESSMENT

Adjusted body weight (for obese) a. useful for equations to calculate energy and protein needs . b. .25(Current BW - IBW) + IBW. 2. Actual body weight for those within normal weight range. 3. Desirable body weight if underweight. i. Clinical interpretation % IBW % UBW Nutritional status >200 morbidly obese >120 or 130 obese. 110 - 120 ... ................
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