Abstract
BACKGROUND & AIMS: It has been suggested that serving from a buffet system may increase food intake. This observational study estimates the energy intake in a representative group of patients admitted to a hospital, where the food is served from a buffet system. MATERIAL: One hundred and sixteen random patients were screened according to the NRS-2002 system and the energy requirements were calculated. The type of food ordered for the patients and the energy intake were determined. RESULT: Eighty had an NRS score of 0-2, i.e. not at nutritional risk and 36 a score > or = 3, i.e. at nutritional risk. Among patients with NRS score > or = 3 only 50% were ordered the correct menu. Only 50% of the patients had an energy intake < 75% of their requirements. In the group of patients, who took < 50% of energy requirement more than 90% came from the main courses and very little from snacks. CONCLUSION: In-patients at nutritional risk focus should be on ordering the correct type of food for the main courses and especially on increasing the intake from snacks
Udgivelsesdato: 2008/8
Udgivelsesdato: 2008/8
| Original language | English |
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| Journal | Clinical Nutrition |
| Volume | 27 |
| Issue number | 4 |
| Pages (from-to) | 666-669 |
| Number of pages | 3 |
| ISSN | 0261-5614 |
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| Publication status | Published - 2008 |