The Functional Significance of Low Body Mass Index (International Dietary Energy Consultative Group - IDECG, 1992, 203 pages): Introduction: the challenge of adult chronic energy deficiency

The Functional Significance of Low Body Mass Index (International Dietary Energy Consultative Group - IDECG, 1992, 203 pages)

Introduction: the challenge of adult chronic energy deficiency

		(introductory text...)
		Introduction
		Indices of chronic energy deficiency in adults
		The FAO initiative
		A simplification in the approach to adult CED
		The use of BMI alone in CED diagnosis
		Challenge to come
		The functional significance of modest reductions in BMI
		Applications of BMI monitoring
		Causes of CED
		Conclusions
		References
		Discussion