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 to:
A) lower his blood cholesterol levels.
B) prevent malnutrition and weight loss.
C) treat him for iron-deficiency anemia.
D) prevent osteoporosis.
E) eliminate excess potassium from his diet.
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