Rate of nutrient intake (per kg/24 h) during the stable isotope infusion protocol on day 5
| PE-group (n=8) | S-group (n=10) | p Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volume (ml) | 120.6±13.4 | 118.5±13.4 | NS |
| Energy (kcal) | 119±25 | 84±15 | <0.001 |
| Energy as % of recommended intakes (81–113 kcal/kg/day)16 | 105–147 | 74–104 | |
| Protein (g) | 3.1±0.3 | 1.7±0.2 | <0.001 |
| Protein as % of recommended intakes (1.14–1.77 g/kg/day)25 | 175–272 | 96–149 | |
| Carbohydrates | |||
| Intravenous (g) | 1.3±1.3 | 1.7±1.7 | NS |
| Enteral (g) | 11.4±2.8 | 9.0±1.9 | <0.001 |
| Fat (g) | 6.5±0.7 | 4.1±0.5 | <0.001 |
Data are presented as mean±SD. Intake per kg/24 h was calculated from the rate per kg/h during the stable isotope infusion protocol on day 5.
PE-group, protein and energy enriched formula fed group; S-group, standard formula fed group.