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 (66 kilograms).Mr. Jamison begins experiencing hyperglycemia as his disease progresses
The appropriate diet for him is _____.
a. low protein
b. carbohydrate controlled
c. low sodium
d. fat controlled
e. high fiber, high carbohydrate
b
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