MT is a 60-year-old female admitted into a 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.
-As a result of these findings, what would the dietitian most likely prescribe?
A) MCT modular supplement
B) vitamin E
C) LCFA
D) probiotics
E) psyllium

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MCT modular supplement would be prescribed as a source of easily-absorbed fats for MT, who is experiencing malabsorption. Vitamin E, LCFA, probiotics, and psyllium would not directly address the issue of malabsorption and weight loss.

MT Is a 60-Year-Old Female Admitted into a Hospital with a Crohn's