Andrew Jamison is a 47-year-old construction worker with a long history of alcohol abuse. Recently he has been experiencing fatigue, weakness, loss of appetite, and weight loss. A visit to his physician and laboratory testing confirmed a diagnosis of cirrhosis. He is 5'10" tall and currently weighs 145 pounds
Mr. Jamison begins experiencing hyperglycemia as his disease progresses. The appropriate diet for him is:
a. low in protein.
b. consistent in carbohydrate.
c. low in sodium.
d. consistent in fat.
b
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