Mr.Rahman is an alcoholic patient with cirrhosis.He is malnourished and is experiencing protein catabolism.Which of the following is most important to minimize the loss of lean body mass?

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It is important to have adequate protein intake to prevent further loss of lean body mass, as well as adequate calorie intake to provide energy for the body. While decreasing carbohydrate intake and increasing fat intake may have their own benefits, they do not address the issue of protein catabolism and loss of lean body mass. Adequate protein and calorie intake is the most important to minimize the loss of lean body mass in a malnourished patient with cirrhosis experiencing protein catabolism. While increased protein intake may seem logical, it can actually increase liver damage in patients with cirrhosis. Additionally, increasing fat intake or decreasing carbohydrate intake have not been shown to have a significant impact on preserving lean body mass in this patient population.

MrRahman Is an Alcoholic Patient with Cirrhosis