to assess the efficacy of pre-sleep protein feeding strategies to effectively increase daily protein and energy intake during hospitalization energy- and protein intake
Conditions
Interventions
Participants will be randomized to the cheese intervention group (CHEESE,
n=50), or the standard care group (CON, n=50). Patients in the CHEESE will
receive 30 g protein prior to sleep. The CON grou
Sponsors
Universiteit Maastricht
Eligibility
Age
18 Years to 99 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1) Admitted to MUMC+ 2) 18-90 y 3) Expected hospital stay at least 2 days
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1) Receiving enteral nutrition 2) Receiving parenteral nutrition 3) Dislike cheese 4) Use of MAO-inhibitors 5) Low sodium diet 6) *NPO* (nil per os) policy
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| total protein intake (g, g·kg body mass-1·day-1) during hospitalization | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| (total) energy intake (kJ), protein distribution, hunger, habitual food intake, physical activity, grip strength. | — |
Countries
Netherlands
Outcome results
None listed