John is underweight because of a prolonged illness. What approach would be most beneficial for helping John to gain some weight?
A) ?increasing intake of potassium-rich foods
B) ?reducing energy expenditure by increasing resting times
C) ?increasing fluid intake through water and sugar-free beverages
D) ?consuming a high-kcalorie, high-protein liquid formula daily
D
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a. 1% b. 3% c. 5% d. 7%
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a. 200 b. 300 c. 500 d. 700 e. 800
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a. increase protein in the diet to 1.5-2 g/kg. b. provide a diet with 45% complex carbohydrates. c. offer nutrition with 70-105 grams of protein daily. d. increase total kcalories 20% to accommodate changes in metabolic rate.