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 of < 25 |
| Total fats | less than or equal to 30% of total daily calories |
| Saturated fats | less than 7% of total daily calories |
| Polyunsaturated fats | less than 10% of total daily calories |
| Monounsaturated fats | less than 13% of total daily calories |
| Cholesterol | less than or equal to 300 mg per day* |
| Dietary fiber | 25-30 grams per day or 10-13 g/1000 cals |
| Insoluble / soluble fiber | 3:1 |
| Sodium | less than or equal 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 | 5 ug per day |
| Vitamin D 51-70 yrs | 10 ug per day |
| Vitamin D >70 yrs | 15-20 ug per day |
| Folic acid | 400 ug per day |
| Fruits & vegetables | 5-7 servings per day |
