Likelihood (log odds) of having malnutrition (SGA 4&5 vs 7) with respect to various BIA parameters.

Abstract

A) ECW/TBWWB, (B) ECW/TBWTR, (C) ECW/TBWLE and (D) PhALE (θ). Log odds of having malnutrition increased as the ECW/TBW WB, TR and LE increased. On the contrary, log odds decreased with PhALE increased. BIA; bioelectrical impedance analysis, ECW/TBWWB; ratio of extracellular water to total body water of whole-body, ECW/TBWTR; ratio of extracellular water to total body water of trunk, ECW/TBWLE; ratio of extracellular water to total body water of lower extremities, PhALE; Phase angle of lower extremities, SGA; subjective global assessment.</p