Goal: Gain Weight or Maintain Current Weight
Men
Estimated REE = 88.362 + (13.397 x weight in kg) + (4.799 x height in cm) - (5.677 x age)
Women
Estimated REE = 447.593 + (9.247 x weight in kg) + (3.098 x height in cm) - (4.330 x age)
If the patient is overweight or obese, above calculations should be based on patient's target weight rather than the patient's current weight.
Considerations
Individuals with chronic SCI tend to have markedly higher than recommended levels dietary fat and carbohydrate (CHO) intake. Such a diet promotes poor metabolic health and excess adipose tissue accumulation.
Nutritional guidance should promote general health with emphasis on for SCI-specific health concerns
- Immune System
- Bowel Management
- Skin
- Musculoskeletal System
Consult with a professional dietitian/nutritionist (preferably knowledgeable in SCI health-related issues) to achieve individualized health-related goals.