> The underlying causative factor of refeeding syndrome is the metabolic and hormonal changes caused by rapid refeeding > The clinical features of the refeedin

> The underlying causative factor of refeeding syndrome is the metabolic and hormonal changes caused by rapid refeeding > The clinical features of the refeeding syndrome occur as a result of the functional deficits of these electrolytes and the rapid change in basal metabolic rate. > Any patient with negligible food intake for more than five days is at risk of developing refeeding problems https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2440847/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2440847/