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Table 3-2.–Sample High Calorie-High Protein Diet-Continued |
to consume solid foods or the daily requirement
of protein because of pain or nausea. Therefore,
substitute intravenous fluids and nutrients in order
for the patient to receive the required amount of
protein.
Protein-calorie deficiency is a definite factor
in postoperative wound disruption. This
disruption can best be prevented by preemptive
nutritional measures before surgery. Antibody
production will be decreased if the patient receives
inadequate protein.
The daily recommended intake of proteins
for adult patients is at least .8 g/kg of body
weight (approximately 56 g). A high protein
diet should provide a minimum of 1.5 g of
protein per kg of body weight (approximately
105 g). The seriously burned and radiation
injury patients should receive at least 187.5 g
daily.
Supplement the regular diet with high quality
protein foods, such as meat, fish, fowl, cheese,
milk, and eggs, as listed in table 3-2.
Table 3-2.-Sample High Calorie—High Protein Diet
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