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Water weight gain could mask protein losses. 9. Determine Mrs. Caldwell’s energy and protein requirements. Explain the rationale for the method you used to calculate these requirements. Energy: 30-35 kcal/Kg body weight; using adjusted body weight, the range would be 1724-2011 kcal. 30 x 57.46 =1724; 35 x 57.46 = 2011 ................
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