Nutritional risk and status of surgical patients: the relevance of nutrition training of medical students Riesgo y estado nutricionales en pacientes quirúrgicos: la relevancia del entrenamiento nutricional en estudiantes de medicina

Background: The prevalence of undernutrition among surgical patients is thought to be high, and negatively influencing outcomes. However, recent evidence shows the increase of overweight/obesity in hospitalised patients. Aims: A pilot cross-sectional study was conducted in 50 patients of a Surgical...

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Main Authors: C. Ferreira, C. Lavinhas, L. Fernandes, M.ª Camilo, P. Ravasco
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Arán Ediciones, S. L. 2012-08-01
Series:Nutrición Hospitalaria
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Online Access:http://scielo.isciii.es/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0212-16112012000400017