A patient with hepatitis needs a high protein intake. Besides helping the liver to regenerate, what other purpose is served?
a. it helps increase iron absorption
b. it restores glycogen reserves
c. it helps prevent a fatty liver
d. it helps prevent necrosis of the liver
Answer: c. it helps prevent a fatty liver
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