Liu F, Ye Q, Liang J, Cao YY, Shi LL, Zhao X, Xiang HL. Nutritional status and energy metabolism in elderly patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease.
Shijie Huaren Xiaohua Zazhi 2021;
29:467-473. [DOI:
10.11569/wcjd.v29.i9.467]
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Abstract
BACKGROUND
With the aging of global population and the increase in the incidence of NAFLD, the research of elderly NAFLD population is particularly important.
AIM
To study the nutritional status and energy metabolism in elderly patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) to provide evidence for disease evaluation, clinical monitoring, and treatment intervention.
METHODS
One hundred and eighteen elderly patients (≥ 60 years) with NAFLD were enrolled at Department of Gastroenterology Tianjin Third Central Hospital from January 2017 to January 2019. A non-NAFLD group consisting of non-NAFLD volunteers ≥ 60 years was also included. Nutritional status and energy metabolism were evaluated with a body composition analyzer and metabolic cart ( anthropometric measurement, clinical biochemical examination, etc.).
RESULTS
Body composition analysis showed that the waist-to-hip fat ratio and body fat content of the NAFLD group were significantly higher (waist-to-hip fat ratio 0.95 vs 0.92, body fat 27.20 vs 19.60 kg, P < 0.05) compared with those of the non-NAFLD group. The results of metabolic vehicle showed that the resting energy expenditure (REE) of the NAFLD group was increased (1769.00 vs 1706.00 vs 1323.00). In elderly NAFLD patients, body fat, waist-to-hip fat ratio, basal metabolism, and REE in the mild fatty liver group were significantly lower than those in the moderate-severe fatty liver group.
CONCLUSION
In elderly patients with NAFLD, there are nutritional imbalance and energy metabolism disorder. The nutritional status and energy metabolism of elderly NAFLD patients can be comprehensively evaluated and monitored with a body composition analyzer and metabolic vehicle, so as to provide evidence for disease intervention.
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