Weekend days are not required to accurately measure oral intake in hospitalised patients

ConclusionsGrouped energy and protein intakes from WFR in hospitalised patients are similar on weekdays and weekends, although large intra‐patient variations occur. Future quantification of oral intake during hospitalisation should include as many days as feasible, although not necessarily weekend days, to reflect true intake.

Source: Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics - October 5, 2016 Category: Nutrition Authors: L. S. Chapple, A. M. Deane, K. Lange, A. J. Kranz, L. T. Williams, M. J. Chapman Tags: Research Paper Source Type: research