A spastic quadriplegic requires:

a. lower energy intake
b. fewer calories, increased fluid and fiber
c. increased fluid and fiber, acid ash diet
d. lower energy intake, acid ash diet


Answer: b. fewer calories, increased fluid and fiber

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