Energy and protein intake adequacy in geriatric rehabilitation inpatients: A descriptive cohort study

Journal of Parenteral and Enteral NutritionEarly View LETTER TO THE EDITOR Energy and protein intake adequacy in geriatric rehabilitation inpatients: A descriptive cohort study Mengxin Zhang MM, Mengxin Zhang MM orcid.org/0009-0003-1565-2191 Zhengzhou Anorectal Hospital Central Laboratory, Zhengzhou, China Contribution: Conceptualization, ​Investigation, Writing - original draftSearch for more papers by this authorBo Li MM, Bo Li MM Zhengzhou Anorectal Hospital Central Laboratory, Zhengzhou, China Contribution: Conceptualization, Writing - original draft, MethodologySearch for more papers by this authorYuesheng Gong BM, Corresponding Author Yuesheng Gong BM [email protected] Zhengzhou Anorectal Hospital Central Laboratory, Zhengzhou, China Correspondence Yuesheng Gong BM and Lei Dong PhD, Zhengzhou Anorectal Hospital Central Laboratory, Longhai East Road, 450004, Zhengzhou, China. Email: [email protected] and [email protected] Contribution: Writing - review & editing, Formal analysisSearch for more papers by this authorLei Dong PhD, Corresponding Author Lei Dong PhD [email protected] Zhengzhou Anorectal Hospital Central Laboratory, Zhengzhou, China Correspondence Yuesheng Gong BM and Lei Dong PhD, Zhengzhou Anorectal Hospital Central Laboratory, Longhai East Road, 450004, Zhengzhou, China. Email: [email protected] and [email protected] Contribution: Writing - review & editing, Formal analysisSearch for more papers by this author Mengxin Zhang MM, Mengxin Zhang MM orcid.org/0009-0003-1565-2191 Zhengzhou Anorectal Hospital Central Laboratory, Zhengzhou, China Contribution: Conceptualization, ​Investigation, Writing - original draftSearch for more papers by this authorBo Li MM, Bo Li MM Zhengzhou Anorectal Hospital Central Laboratory, Zhengzhou, China Contribution: Conceptualization, Writing - original draft, MethodologySearch for more papers by this authorYuesheng Gong BM, Corresponding Author Yuesheng Gong BM [email protected] Zhengzhou Anorectal Hospital Central Laboratory, Zhengzhou, China Correspondence Yuesheng Gong BM and Lei Dong PhD, Zhengzhou Anorectal Hospital Central Laboratory, Longhai East Road, 450004, Zhengzhou, China. Email: [email protected] and [email protected] Contribution: Writing - review & editing, Formal analysisSearch for more papers by this authorLei Dong PhD, Corresponding Author Lei Dong PhD [email protected] Zhengzhou Anorectal Hospital Central Laboratory, Zhengzhou, China Correspondence Yuesheng Gong BM and Lei Dong PhD, Zhengzhou Anorectal Hospital Central Laboratory, Longhai East Road, 450004, Zhengzhou, China. Email: [email protected] and [email protected] Contribution: Writing - review & editing, Formal analysisSearch for more papers by this author First published: 25 August 2025 https://doi.org/10.1002/jpen.70007 Mengxin Zhang and Bo Li are contributed equally to this article. Read the full textAboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onEmailFacebookxLinkedInRedditWechatBluesky No abstract is available for this article. REFERENCES 1Hettiarachchi J, Reijnierse EM, Maier AB, Fetterplace K. Energy and protein intake adequacy in geriatric rehabilitation inpatients: a descriptive cohort study. JPEN J Parenter Enteral Nutr. Published online July 6, 2025. doi:10.1002/jpen.2804 10.1002/jpen.2804 PubMed Web of Science® Google Scholar 2Deutz NEP, Bauer JM, Barazzoni R, et al. Protein intake and exercise for optimal muscle function with aging: recommendations from the ESPEN expert group. Clin Nutr. 2014; 33(6): 929-936. doi:10.1016/j.clnu.2014.04.007 10.1016/j.clnu.2014.04.007 CAS PubMed Web of Science® Google Scholar 3Murphy CH, Oikawa SY, Phillips SM. Dietary protein to maintain muscle mass in aging: a case for per-meal protein recommendations. J Frailty Aging. 2016; 5(1): 49-58. doi:10.14283/jfa.2016.80 PubMed Google Scholar 4Moore DR, Churchward-Venne TA, Witard O, et al. Protein ingestion to stimulate myofibrillar protein synthesis requires greater relative protein intakes in healthy older versus younger men. J Gerontol A Biol Sci Med Sci. 2015; 70(1): 57-62. doi:10.1093/gerona/glu103 10.1093/gerona/glu103 CAS PubMed Web of Science® Google Scholar 5Nieuwenhuizen, WF, Weenen H, Rigby P, Hetherington MM. Older adults and patients in need of nutritional support: review of current treatment options and factors influencing nutritional intake. Clin Nutr. 2010; 29(2): 160-169. doi:10.1016/j.clnu.2009.09.003. 10.1016/j.clnu.2009.09.003 PubMed Web of Science® Google Scholar Early ViewOnline Version of Record before inclusion in an issue ReferencesRelatedInformation