Overview
The objective of this observational study is to determine the diagnostic performance of CONUT as a nutritional screening tool in patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease. The main questions to be answered are:
What is the sensitivity and specificity of CONUT as a nutritional screening tool in patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease?
The participants will:
Undergo body composition analysis and a medical history review to understand the characteristics of their current condition, apply the GLIM criteria, and conduct their nutritional assessment.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria:
- Age 18 years and older
- Gender unspecified
- Histologically confirmed Ulcerative Colitis
- Diagnosis confirmed by a specialist physician
Exclusion Criteria:
- Patients with any amputation or prosthesis
- Patients with a pacemaker
- Patients with any neoplasm
- Pregnancy or lactation
- With comorbidities such as diabetes, hypertension, heart failure, thyroid problems