Determine Mrs. Clarke's energy and protein requirements. Be sure to explain what standards you used to make this estimation
What will be an ideal response?
• Energy: 22-25 kcal/kg IBW to facilitate weight loss
1250 -1420 kcal
May also use Mifflin St. Jeor equation to determine energy requirements.
• Protein: 0.8 g/kg body weight
0.8 g/kg x IBW (57 kg) = 45.6 . Increasing protein may help increase satiety and aid in weight reduction. 1.0 g/kg x 57 kg = 57 g.
46-57 g protein
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