Resting Energy Expenditure Prediction Equations in the Pediatric Population: A Systematic Review

• Main Authors: Jimena Fuentes-Servín (Author), Azalia Avila-Nava (Author), Luis E. González-Salazar (Author), Oscar A. Pérez-González (Author), María Del Carmen Servín-Rodas (Author), Aurora E. Serralde-Zuñiga (Author), Isabel Medina-Vera (Author), Martha Guevara-Cruz (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A., 2021-12-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background and Aims: The determination of energy requirements is necessary to promote adequate growth and nutritional status in pediatric populations. Currently, several predictive equations have been designed and modified to estimate energy expenditure at rest. Our objectives were (1) to identify t...