Dennis Wilson is a 57-year-old chemical engineer who has had type 1 diabetes since he was 12 years old. He spent 34 years working in oil refineries, and he is a smoker. He is 5'11" tall and weighs 160 pounds. Over the past several years, he has experienced a gradual decline in kidney function. His GFR has declined to 27 mL/min per 1.73 m2
The primary goal(s) of medical nutrition therapy for Mr. Wilson at this time should be:
a. lowering his blood cholesterol level.
b. preventing PEM and weight loss.
c. treating him for iron-deficiency anemia.
d. preventing osteoporosis.
b
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
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a. glomerulosclerosis b. amyloidosis c. appendicitis d. albuminuria e. colon polyps
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a. survey b. health risk appraisal c. screening d. focus group