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Table 2 Conceptual transitions of utilization of energy supply in acute illness

From: Tailoring nutrition therapy to illness and recovery

Utilization of energy source

Phase of critical illness

Acute

Chronic

Post-acute

Endogenous

Maximal

Reduced

Marginal

Exogenous

Minimal

Increasing

Maximal

  1. Adapted from [11]
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