Andrew Jamison is a 47-year-old construction worker with a long history of alcohol abuse. Recently he has been experiencing fatigue, weakness, loss of appetite, and weight loss. A visit to his physician and laboratory testing confirmed a diagnosis of cirrhosis. He is 5'10" tall and currently weighs 145 pounds.
The dietitian assesses Mr. Jamison's protein needs based on an appropriate weight for his height and estimates that he requires _____ grams of protein per day.

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For patients with cirrhosis, especially with a history of alcohol abuse, the recommended protein intake is higher to support liver function and repair. The general recommendation is 1.2 to 1.5 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight per day for individuals with cirrhosis. For a man of Mr. Jamison's stature, an appropriate weight might be around 75 kg (165 pounds, considering a healthy BMI). Therefore, his protein needs would be approximately 90 to 112.5 grams per day (75 kg x 1.2 to 1.5 g/kg/day), which fits best within the range of 66-99 grams per day given the options provided.

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