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    • Clinical Nutrition
    • Body Composition Analysis

    Background:

    • Fat-free mass index (FFMI) is a key survival predictor in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
    • Limited data exists on body composition in Tunisian COPD patients.
    • This study addresses this gap by describing body composition and its relation to COPD severity in this population.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To describe the body composition of Tunisian patients with stable COPD.
    • To investigate the association between body composition parameters and COPD severity.

    Main Methods:

    • Cross-sectional study involving 104 stable COPD patients.
    • Body composition assessed using bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA).
    • Pulmonary function tests (spirometry, 6-minute walk test) and mMRC dyspnea scale used for severity assessment.

    Main Results:

    • 20.2% of patients exhibited malnutrition based on IMM criteria.
    • Lower FFMI correlated with increased symptoms, airflow limitation, and overall disease severity.
    • Malnourished patients had reduced walking distance, though FFMI was not significantly linked to exercise capacity.

    Conclusions:

    • Malnutrition is highly prevalent in Tunisian COPD patients.
    • Body composition, particularly FFMI, is significantly correlated with COPD severity.
    • Routine body composition analysis is recommended for comprehensive COPD patient management.