Refeeding hypophosphatemia in hospitalized adolescents with anorexia nervosa: A position statement of the society for adolescent health and medicine

Debra K. Katzman, Andrea K. Garber, Michael Kohn, Neville H. Golden

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Abstract

Position Refeeding hypophosphatemia in hospitalized adolescents with anorexia nervosa is correlated with degree of malnutrition. Therefore, when initiating nutritional rehabilitation, clinicians should have a heightened awareness of the possibility of refeeding hypophosphatemia in severely malnourished patients (<70% median body mass index).

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)455-457
Number of pages3
JournalJournal of Adolescent Health
Volume55
Issue number3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Sept 2014
Externally publishedYes

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