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@Brianna17

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on: Aug 20, 2018
Explain the advantages and disadvantages of using commercially-prepared medical food supplements.

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Which condition is most commonly associated with non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH)?
 a. obesity
 b. high blood glucose
  c. celiac disease
 d. hypothyroidism
 e. anorexia


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

Commercial supplements are popular because of their convenience and also because patients and caregivers may be familiar with them due to direct-to-consumer marketing. However, acceptability and intake are highly individual. Patients receiving oral supplements frequently develop taste fatigue a few days after supplements are initiated, and supplement intake then decreases. It is also important to remember that merely providing supplemental feedings will not increase appetite.

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Reply 2 on: Aug 20, 2018
Wow, this really help

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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