Over a median period of 38 months, 42% of TBI patients gained and 28% lost weight. Factors associated with these changes were the presence of a behavioral dysexecutive syndrome for weight gain, oral food intake and initial BMI, which were inversely associated with weight at end of follow-up. These findings highlight the importance of evaluating the time course of weight changes and providing specific nutritional care.
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