Estimation of resting energy expenditure by anthropometry |
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| Affiliation: | 1. Department of Geological Engineering, Hacettepe University, Beytepe, Ankara, Turkey;2. Department of Geological Engineering, Balıkesir University, Balıkesir, Turkey;3. Başkent OSB Technical Sciences Vocational School, Hacettepe University, Sincan, Ankara, Turkey;4. Institute of Environmental Assessment and Water Research, IDAEA, CSIC, C/LLuiSolé Sabarís s/n, Barcelona, Spain |
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| Abstract: | The role of anthropometry in estimating resting energy expenditure (REE) has been assessed in 142 clinically stable patients. Ninety eight patients had cancer (54 weight stable, 44 weight losing) and 44 patients had nonmalignant illness (27 weight stable, 17 weight losing). Mid-arm muscle circumference (MAMC) measurements correlated significantly with REE measured by indirect calorimetry in each of the groups studied. Weight loss significantly affected this correlation whereas cancer did not. The correlation in weight stable patients was poorer than that in weight losing patients, possibly reflecting inaccuracy of anthropometric measurements due to subcutaneous adipose tissue. Significant correlations were also observed between mid-arm circumference (MAC) and REE, and between MAMC and whole body oxygen consumption.REE can be estimated from MAMC measurements in weight stable and weight losing patients with benign or malignant disease. This simple method may be of value in estimating REE where indirect calorimetry facilities are unavailable. |
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