How many calories should be provided in the diet of a patient with anorexia nervosa to initiate weight gain?
A)25 to 30 kcal/kg/day
B)30 to 40 kcal/kg/day
C)40 to 50 kcal/kg/day
D)70 to 100 kcal/kg/day

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Because of the low weight of patients with anorexia nervosa, 30 to 40 kcal/kg/day is sufficient to start weight gain.To continue to promote weight gain, increasing energy intake by 100 to 200 calories every 2 to 3 days is tolerated by patients with anorexia nervosa.To eventually reach healthy weight gain, some patients with anorexia nervosa may need to be advanced to 70 to 100 kcal/kg/day in their diet therapy.

How Many Calories Should Be Provided in the Diet of a Patient