Portion size rather than energy content of nutritional supplements enhances body weight gain in depleted COPD patients

R. Broekhuizen, E. C. Creutzberg, C. A. P. M. Weling-Scheepers, E. F. M. Wouters, A. M. W. J. Schols (Maastricht, Horn, The Netherlands)

Source: Annual Congress 2003 - Pathophysiological rationale of pulmonary rehabilitation
Session: Pathophysiological rationale of pulmonary rehabilitation
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 3440
Disease area: Airway diseases

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