An adequate kcal intake is especially important for patients with cirrhosis of the liver to prevent
a. muscle catabolism.
b. development of ascites.
c. essential fatty acid deficiency.
d. loss of appetite and taste acuity.
A
Adequate intake of kcals helps prevent breakdown of muscle to provide energy in patients with cirrhosis of the liver. Adequate kcal intake does not prevent ascites, essential fatty acid deficien-cy, and loss of appetite and taste acuity.
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