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RRMR

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on: Aug 20, 2018
List the factors that increase protein requirements for people with chronic kidney disease.

Question 2

Which of the following would be appropriate as part of the nutrition therapy for a patient diagnosed with PUD?
 a. Avoid acidic foods.
  b. Sip milk or cream throughout the day.
  c. Begin with a clear liquid diet.
  d. Avoid pepper.


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blazinlyss

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Reply #1 on: Aug 20, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Factors that increase protein requirements include 1) losses of approximately 1012 grams of free amino acids per day and 515 grams of albumin per day; 2) altered albumin turnover; 3) metabolic acidosis, which increases amino acid degradation; 4) inflammation; and 5) infection.

Answer to Question 2

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RRMR

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Reply 2 on: Aug 20, 2018
Excellent

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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