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Jaundice Home Care: 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
NutrientRecommendation
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 fiber25-30 grams per day
Fiber type3:1 insoluble to soluble fiber
Sodium< or = to 1,500 mg per day
Calcium 9-24 yrs1,200-1,500 mg per day
Calcium 25-50 yrs1,000 mg per day
Calcium 51-65 yrs1,200 mg per day
Calcium >65 yrs1,500 mg per day
Vitamin D 9-50 yrs5 ug per day
Vitamin D 51-70 yrs10 ug per day
Vitamin D >70 yrs15-20 ug per day
Folic acid400 ug per day
Fruits & vegetables5-7 servings per day
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Last Updated: Nov 20, 2008  References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MDJohn H. Beckett, MDD. Scott Gettings, MD
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