hi love watching the videos so informative. can you pls do a video on how to write weight loss and weight gain note and what interventions to write. thanks Alos if the client is nutritionally stable what interventions one should consider in writing
Thanks for your question! PO stands for “per os,” which is Latin for “by mouth". For example, 'PO intake' is referring to how much someone is consuming by mouth.
My mom has complete liver failure and is on the transplant list. But she is not doing well at all and the wait has been very long. I have a question: should someone with liver failure (not due to alcohol) restrict their carbohydrates to reduced amounts and increase protein? What amount healthy fats? Thank you and God bless!
I’m sorry to hear that your mom is not doing very well. This question is difficult to answer without knowing more about your mom’s medical history. If the reason for her liver failure is non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), there may be some merit in limiting carbohydrate intake and, more specifically, carbohydrates coming from simple sugars, especially fructose. However, if her liver failure is from something else, such as a virus or autoimmune disorder, limiting carbohydrate isn’t necessarily recommended. For the most part, a balanced diet high in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains as the carbohydrate sources will work for most liver patients. Protein and healthy fats are also important parts of the diet. I would encourage you to reach out to a dietitian within the transplant clinic where your mom was evaluated for transplant, as they can offer more concise advice based on your mom’s individual case. Best of luck! - Beth
Thanks for your question! Alcohol itself doesn’t necessarily lead to malnutrition, but alcoholic cirrhosis certainly can for multiple reasons, including: 1) Decreased energy and protein intake (drinking alcohol instead of eating a balanced diet) 2) Systemic inflammatory state leading to hypermetabolism 3) Altered nutrient metabolism (the liver plays a significant role in nutrient metabolism, so when it doesn’t work properly…) 4) Malabsorption
Thanks for your question. While specific protein recommendations should be individualized, a generally safe protein intake range would be around 1.2-1.5 g/kg. Yes, protein drinks can be utilized to achieve protein goals, if needed.
Thanks for this information.
hi love watching the videos so informative. can you pls do a video on how to write weight loss and weight gain note and what interventions to write. thanks Alos if the client is nutritionally stable what interventions one should consider in writing
Thank you for the information.
Thank you very much. What is a PO ?
Per oral :)
Thanks for your question! PO stands for “per os,” which is Latin for “by mouth". For example, 'PO intake' is referring to how much someone is consuming by mouth.
My mom has complete liver failure and is on the transplant list. But she is not doing well at all and the wait has been very long. I have a question: should someone with liver failure (not due to alcohol) restrict their carbohydrates to reduced amounts and increase protein? What amount healthy fats? Thank you and God bless!
I’m sorry to hear that your mom is not doing very well. This question is difficult to answer without knowing more about your mom’s medical history. If the reason for her liver failure is non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), there may be some merit in limiting carbohydrate intake and, more specifically, carbohydrates coming from simple sugars, especially fructose. However, if her liver failure is from something else, such as a virus or autoimmune disorder, limiting carbohydrate isn’t necessarily recommended. For the most part, a balanced diet high in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains as the carbohydrate sources will work for most liver patients. Protein and healthy fats are also important parts of the diet. I would encourage you to reach out to a dietitian within the transplant clinic where your mom was evaluated for transplant, as they can offer more concise advice based on your mom’s individual case. Best of luck!
- Beth
How does alcohol or a liquid diet lead to malnutrition?
Thanks for your question! Alcohol itself doesn’t necessarily lead to malnutrition, but alcoholic cirrhosis certainly can for multiple reasons, including:
1) Decreased energy and protein intake (drinking alcohol instead of eating a balanced diet)
2) Systemic inflammatory state leading to hypermetabolism
3) Altered nutrient metabolism (the liver plays a significant role in nutrient metabolism, so when it doesn’t work properly…)
4) Malabsorption
What is too much protein and what about protein drinks ?
Thanks for your question. While specific protein recommendations should be individualized, a generally safe protein intake range would be around 1.2-1.5 g/kg. Yes, protein drinks can be utilized to achieve protein goals, if needed.
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