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NAPLEX Flashcards: Nutritional Needs And Nutrient Content

Study Nutritional Needs And Nutrient Content in NAPLEX with focused flashcards that help you recognize the idea, recall the key rule, and apply it in practice-style prompts.

QUESTION

What is the acceptable macronutrient distribution range (AMDR) for adult fat intake?

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ANSWER

Fat AMDR: 20%20\% to 35%35\% of total calories. The AMDR for fats supports essential fatty acid needs while minimizing cardiovascular disease risk from excessive intake.

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A 67-year-old man (weight 78 kg, height 172 cm) with chronic kidney disease stage 4 (estimated glomerular filtration rate 22 mL/min/1.73 m2^2) asks what to change in his diet to reduce complications. Medical history includes hypertension and type 2 diabetes; dietary preference is "meat-heavy," and he uses a salt substitute. Medications include lisinopril 20 mg daily, furosemide 40 mg daily, calcium acetate with meals, and a multivitamin. Labs: potassium 5.7 mEq/L (normal 3.5–5.0), phosphorus 5.8 mg/dL (normal 2.5–4.5), bicarbonate 19 mEq/L (normal 22–28), albumin 3.6 g/dL (normal 3.5–5.0). How should the patient's diet be adjusted to manage their condition?
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