liver cirrhosis MNT

• Cirrhosis is the scarring of the liver — hard scar tissue replaces soft healthy tissue.

• Cirrhosis is caused by chronic (long-term) liver diseases that damage liver tissue.

• Liver damage caused by cirrhosis cannot be reversed. However, it is possible to prevent further liver damage with proper management.

• If cirrhosis cannot be treated, a liver transplant may be needed.

MNT..

• energy intake of 35–40 kcal/kgBW/d

• protein intake of 1.2–1.5 g/kgBW/d.

Experts recommend the following protein intakes:

• 1.2 g of protein per kg body weight each day in compensated liver cirrhosis

• 1.5 g of protein per kg body weight each day in decompensated liver cirrhosis and malnutrition

• Eat large amounts of carbohydrate foods. Carbohydrates should be the major source of calories in this diet.

• Eat a moderate intake of fat, as prescribed by the health care provider. The increased carbohydrates and fat help prevent protein breakdown in the liver.

• All patients with cirrhosis should, as a rule, be advised to use less salt in order to inhibit the development of ascites or edema.

• Adequate intake of vegetable fiber or roughage

• Regular exercise to maintain muscle mass

• Do >> boiling, baking, steaming, microwave, baking bag , and pressure cooker

• Don’t >>frying, roasting, stewing