Case Study
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.
-You decide to give MT a meal replacement formula to provide an additional ~600 kcalories per day How many single-portion containers per day would you recommend?

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Based on the information provided, MT needs an additional ~600 kcalories per day. The calorie content of single-portion containers of meal replacement formula varies, but assuming each container provides around 300 kcalories, MT would need two containers per day to meet her calorie needs. Therefore, the best choice is B) 2. Based on MT's need for an additional 600 kcalories per day, and assuming a typical single-portion container provides around 300 kcalories, we would recommend 2 single-portion containers per day. This would provide her with the additional 600 kcalories she needs to help meet her energy needs and support her recovery from Crohn's disease exacerbation.

Case Study MT Is a 60 Yo F Admitted into the Hospital