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Critically ill patients are under stress, leading to a catabolic response and higher energy expenditure. The associated malnutrition leads to adverse outcomes. This study aims to assess the nutritional adequacy (80% of prescribed calories) in mechanically ventilated (MV) patients and its effects on patients' outcomes. It also aims to identify the causes of deviation from the nutrition prescription. This is a prospective observational study involving all adult critically ill patients requiring MV for 48 hours. Patients w