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Jaundice Liver Diet
A person with jaundice may benefit from a liver disease diet.
Liver Disease Diet
A liver disease diet includes:
- High carbohydrate intake: bread, pasta and grains
- Moderate to high fat intake. The increased carbohydrate and fat help in preserving the protein in the body and prevent muscle wasting.
- Restrict protein to 1 gram of protein per kilogram (2 pounds) of body weight per day.
- Restrict salt to no more than 2 grams per day.
- Take vitamin B supplements.
Key Dietary Recommendations for Chronic Disease Prevention
| Nutrient | Recommendation |
| Energy (calories) | to maintain BMI < 25 |
| Total fats | < or = to 30% of total daily calories |
| Saturated fats | < 7% of total daily calories |
| Polyunsaturated fats | < 10% of total daily calories |
| Monounsaturated fats | < 13% of total daily calories |
| Cholesterol | < or = to 300 mg per day |
| Dietary fiber | 25-30 grams per day |
| Fiber type | 3:1 insoluble to soluble fiber |
| Sodium | < or = to 1,500 mg per day |
| Calcium 9-24 yrs | 1,200-1,500 mg per day |
| Calcium 25-50 yrs | 1,000 mg per day |
| Calcium 51-65 yrs | 1,200 mg per day |
| Calcium >65 yrs | 1,500 mg per day |
| Vitamin D 9-50 yrs | 200 IU per day |
| Vitamin D 51-70 yrs | 400 IU per day |
| Vitamin D >70 yrs | 600 IU per day |
| Folic acid | 400 micrograms (ug) per day |
| Fruits & vegetables | 5-7 servings per day |
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Last Updated: Dec 16, 2010 References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD
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