MT is a 60 yo F admitted into the hospital with a Crohn's disease exacerbation. After performing a detailed nutrition assessment, you determine that MT has lost more than 10% of her body weight and is experiencing malabsorption.The dietitian determines that MT consumes 40 g of protein per day, but she needs 65 g per day. Which is recommended to boost both kcalorie and protein intakes?
a. 1 meal replacement plus MCT Oil
b. 1 meal replacement plus ProMod
c. 1 meal replacement plus vitamin D supplements
d. 2 meal replacements plus beta-glucan
e. 2 meal replacements plus Polycose
b
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