Nutrition Prescription Calculator This calculator provides estimated calorie and protein intake targets for outpatients with cirrhosis. Importantly, these target ranges are just an estimate, particularly in patients with excess body water (i.e.) ascites, edema. Although the ranges are an excellent starting point, the target intake may need to be adjusted depending on specific patient characteristics. For example, patients with complications of cirrhosis (ascites, hepatic encephalopathy) may have a calorie target at the higher end of the range. Patients who are overweight/obese and have been advised to lose weight may have a calorie target at the lower end of the range. All results should be reviewed with a health care practitioner. What is the patient's height?* ft in m ft / in Please enter height What is the patient's current measured scale weight?* kg lbs Please enter weight Does the patient have ascites and/or severe pitting edema bilaterally?* Choose... Yes No Please indicate if the patient has ascites and/or edema Indicate the severity of ascites* Choose... Mild ascites Moderate ascites Tense ascites Does the patient have pitting edema up to the knees?* Choose... Yes No Calculate Prescription Nutrition Prescription Comment: Prescription created by: Date: 12/02/2024 Display "Snacks and Late Night Snacks" tips Display "Exercise Snacks" tips Snacks and Late Night Snacks: Set a timer to eat every 4 hours during the daytime. Remember to eat a snack containing 10 to 20 g of protein and 50 g of carbohydrates shortly before bed-time or during the night. Examples are: – 1 bottle (235 ml) high calorie meal supplement (carbohydrates 44 g, protein 20 g) – 2 slices of whole wheat toast with 2 tbsp peanut butter and 1 cup milk (optional: 1 tbsp whey protein powder) – 3/4 cup Greek style yoghurt, 1 cup strawberries, 2 tbsp hemp seeds, 1 tsp honey on top – smoothie made with 1 banana, 1 cup milk, 1/2 cup plain Greek yoghurt or 1 tbsp whey protein powder (chocolate or vanilla), 1 tbsp cocoa, and 1 tbsp peanut butter On exercise days… About 1 hour before exercise, eat a snack (250 to 300 kcal) that contains carbohydrates and protein (15 g or more). Print Cirrhosis Nutrition Nutrition & Cirrhosis Nutrition in Cirrhosis Guide Clinician Primer Chapter 1 – Malnutrition Chapter 2 – What to eat and what to avoid? Chapter 3 – Tips for eating even when not hungry Chapter 4 – Recipes Chapter 5 – Meal supplements Chapter 6 – Managing weight loss & cirrhosis Chapter 7 – What to expect in the hospital Resources Nutrition Prescription Calculator
