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Correlation between total animal and plant protein intake, with body mass index in tuberculosis patients during the intensive phase in Dili and Oecusse

Year: 2024

Type: conference-abstract

Abstract: Tuberculosis causes decreased appetite and hypermetabolism, disrupting protein breakdown and synthesis, leading to malnutrition. Proteins, as the primary source of amino acids, support immune cells and help prevent malnutrition and susceptibility to other infections. The intensive phase of tuberculosis therapy is crucial for enhancing immune defense, reducing the bacterial load, and decreasing energy expenditure, thereby increasing body weight.

Source: World Nutrition Journal

DOI: 10.25220/wnj.v08.s1.0026

Authors: Merita Marques lafo, Dian Novita Chandra, Fariz Nurwidya, Ercia Maria da Conceicao Sequiera

Institutions: University of Indonesia, Rumah Sakit Umum Pusat Nasional Dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo

Language: English

Topic: Tuberculosis Research and Epidemiology

Subfield: Infectious Diseases

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Zero hunger

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $100

OpenAlex ID: W4403483007

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