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Evaluation of the Nutritional Status of Adult Patients at the Inpatient Department of Internal Medicine in Some Jeddah Hospitals

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Last updated: 01 Jan 2025

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This study aimed to evaluate the nutritional status of the adult patients at the inpatient department of internal medicine in some hospitals in Jeddah. The number of respondents was 166 patients, and the numbers of them with different chronic diseases and cancer were 88 patients and 31 patients, respectively; while the remaining(47) patients suffering from different diseases. Questionnaire was used as a tool of collecting data which included social and economic data. Three methods had been used in the study to assess the nutritional status:  anthropometric measurements, Identify the adequacy of nutrient intake, and laboratory analysis. The results showed that the mean body mass index(BMI)of inpatients was(26.12±7.23 kg/m2). The calorie intake of the majority of the studied sample was less than the adequate calories intake per day. Intakes of(44%),(38.7%),(23.1%) of patients with chronic diseases, cancer and various diseases, respectively were less than the recommended intake. While it was found that the entire respondents' intake was less than adequate intake of fat per day. A statistically significant relationship was found between the level of albumin, creatinine, and hemoglobin and the types of disease. There was no statistical significant relationship between the level of white blood cells and the type of disease.

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10.21608/asejaiqjsae.2012.3158

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Saleh Ahmed Zahrani

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College of Education for Home Economics and Art Education. King Abdel Aziz University

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Mohamed Nabil Basma

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Mohamed Nabil Basma

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Faculty of Agriculture, Home Economics Department, Alexandria University

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33

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October-December

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553

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2012-10-01

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2012-10-07

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2012-12-30

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220

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229

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1110-0176

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2536-9784

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ASEJAIQJSAE_Volume 33_Issue October-December_Pages 220-229.pdf

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Alexandria Science Exchange Journal

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Evaluation of the Nutritional Status of Adult Patients at the Inpatient Department of Internal Medicine in Some Jeddah Hospitals

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22 Jan 2023