A patient is to receive 2400 kcal/day while recovering from a motor vehicle accident.He is to receive 50% of calories from carbohydrates.25% of calories from fat.and 25% of calories from protein.Which of the following represents the appropriate calories for each substrate?
A) 1500 kcal from carbohydrates, 500 kcal from fat, and 400 kcal from protein
B) 1400 kcal from carbohydrates, 600 kcal from fat, and 400 kcal from protein
C) 1200 kcal from carbohydrates, 600 kcal from fat, and 600 kcal from protein
D) 1600 kcal from carbohydrates, 400 kcal from fat, and 400 kcal from protein
Correct Answer:
Verified
Q20: A 65-year-old man requires 2000 kcal/day without
Q21: When not enough scientific evidence is available
Q22: The person most at risk for malnutrition
Q23: You are asked to explain the Dietary
Q24: A patient is placed on a 2300-kcal
Q25: A 52-year-old single woman comes to the
Q26: You are asked to help plan meals
Q27: The goal of the MyPlate food guide
Q28: A patient asks you what he should
Q30: C.G.is a 45-year-old man who has a
Unlock this Answer For Free Now!
View this answer and more for free by performing one of the following actions
Scan the QR code to install the App and get 2 free unlocks
Unlock quizzes for free by uploading documents