CALCULATION OF TOTAL ENERGY EXPENDITURE IN ADULTS WITH CROHN’S DISEASE BY INDIRECT CALORIMETRY AND SIMPLE WEIGHT-BASED EQUATIONS: A COMPARATIVE STUDY

This study suggests that the use of IC would be more beneficial for younger patients, with lower BMI, or those diagnosed at a younger age, given the greater discrepancy between the methods evaluated in these cases. For other patients, the 30 kcal/kg weight-based formula remains a practical and more accessible option. However, it is undeniable and increasingly recognized that IC provides a more accurate assessment of energy requirements in different clinical conditions, and when used appropriately, it can enhance nutritional support and care.