Assess Mr. Kim's typical diet for total energy intake and % carbohydrate, protein, and fat

How does his estimated energy intake compare to his recommended requirements for weight loss that you calculated in question 12? Identify the most important factors that may impact his NAFLD.


• Mr. Kim's typical diet is about 2200 kcal, 14% protein, 57% carbohydrate, and 30% fat
• This is about 200 kcal over the upper range needed for Mr. Kim to lose weight.
• Important factors that may have contributed/impact his NAFLD include his low fiber (12 g), high saturated fat (~ 8%), and high sugar (116 g added/135 g total) consumption

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