Resting energy expenditure of children attending a rehabilitation programme following head injury

Abstract

Statement of purpose: Increased resting energy expenditure following head injury is well documented, but whether this increase extends into rehabilitation and whether this is affected by changes in body composition have not been studied. The aim of this study was to determine whether children attending a rehabilitation program following head injury had altered energy expenditure and body composition. Methods

• Energy Expenditure Head Injury Rehabilitation Energy Requirements Pediatric Children