Question

Suppose Mr. Collins condition worsens and develops steatorrhea.  Based on the Nutrition Therapy recommendations in the text what are his kcal, protein and fat needs? (show all calculations, get totals for this specific patient)- 6 points

      

      a.  energy (kcals/day)

b. protein (g/kg) 54gm a day

c. total fat (% of kcals from fat)

Answer 1

a) Energy (kcals/day) :-

Based on the nutrition therapy recommendations, the patient needs 2000 to 2200 kcals/day.

b) Protein :

Based on the nutrition therapy recommendations, the patient needs 0.8 g / Kg of body weight per day

Let the total body weight of the patient be 70 Kg. Therefore, his total daily protein need = 0.8 x 70 = 56 grams/day.

c) Total fat ( % of kcals from fat ) :

Based on the nutrition therapy recommendations, the patient needs 20 to 35 % of his total daily calories from his fat intake.Note: less than 10% of total daily calories from saturated fat and less than 1% of total daily calories need from trans fat.

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