Table 3 |
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Comparison of the values for measured (mREE) and predictive (pREE) resting energy expenditure in five patients having severe amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. |
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mREE (kcal/d) |
pREE (kcal/d) |
Difference between medians (95% confidence interval of the difference) |
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Harris Benedict [24] |
1060 (960-1480) |
1580 (1190-2020) |
585* (425-760) |
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WHO/FAO/UNU [25] |
1060 (960-1480) |
1656 (1374-2039) |
590* (472-780) |
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Mifflin-St Jeor [28] |
1060 (960-1480) |
1557 (1399-1909) |
538* (439-688) |
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1060 (960-1480) |
1726 (1183-1879) |
566* (414-691) |
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Fleisch [29] |
1060 (960-1480) |
1630 (1210-1938) |
567* (417-727) |
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REE was measured by the use of indirect calorimetry on 13 occasions. Values are median (range) or difference between medians (95% confidence interval of the difference). *P < 0.01 (Wilcoxon signed ranks test) |
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Siirala et al. Nutrition & Metabolism 2010 7:70 doi:10.1186/1743-7075-7-70 |
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