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Table 1 Energy and protein targets

From: Comparison of continuous versus intermittent enteral nutrition in critically ill patients (COINN): study protocol for a randomized comparative effectiveness trial

BMI

Energy

BMI

Protein

< 30

25–30 kcal/kg of ABW/24 h

< 30

1.2–2 g/kg ABW/24 h

30–50

11–14 kcal/kg of ABW/24 h

30–40

2 g/kg ABW/24 h

–

–

> 40

2–2.5 g/kg ABW/24 h