Nutrition Care Process
  Hypometabolism
 
Hypometabolism
 
Etiology
  • Loss of lean body mass, weight loss
  • Medications
  • Endocrine changes (like hypothyroidism)
 
S/S:
  • Increased TSH, decreased T3 and T4
  • Measured RMR < expected/estimated
  • Decreased weight or mid-arm muscle circumference
  • Weight gain (hypothyroidism)
  • Growth stunting or failure
  • Decreased adipose or muscle mass
  • Decreased respiratory rate
  • Hair loss
  • Conditions associated with diagnosis or treatment (ie Prader Willi, hypothyroidism, etc)
  • Bradycardia, hypotension, decreased bowel motility, low body temperature
  • Cold intolerance, decreased endurance, difficulty concentrating, decreased libido, feelings of anxiety and depression
 
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