PhenX measure - percent energy from fat:-:Pt: Patient:-:PhenX - CISMeF
PhenX measure - percent energy from fat:-:Pt: Patient:-:PhenXLOINC code
Preferred Label : PhenX measure - percent energy from fat:-:Pt: Patient:-:PhenX;
LOINC status : DEPRECATED;
LOINC long common name : Deprecated PhenX measure - percent energy from fat;
LOINC description : A measure to estimate an individual's usual intake of percentage energy from fat.
Fat is an essential nutrient for health. In addition to supplying energy, fat contains
essential fatty acids and carries some fat-soluble vitamins and carotenoids into the
blood stream. Percentage of energy from fat, especially saturated fat, has been associated
in some studies with increased coronary heart disease (CHD), obesity and certain types
of cancer.;