Question

103. A 4-year-old child with a seizure disorder that is resistant to drug therapy has been prescribed a 1500 kcal diet. Which of the following dietary regimens, measured in grams would be most appropriate?

a. 144 Fat, 50 Protein, 0 Carbohydrates

b. 50 Fat, 75 Protein, 188 Carbohydrate

c. 146 Fat, 18 Protein, 34 Carbohydrates

d. 121 Fat, 18 Protein, 92 Carbohydrates

Answer 1

A 4-year-old child with a seizure disorder that is resistant to drug therapy has been prescribed a 1500 kcal diet. The most appropriate dietary regimen, measured in grams, is 50 Fat, 50 Protein, 200 Carbohydrates.

Step-by-step explanation:

A 4-year-old child with a seizure disorder that is resistant to drug therapy has been prescribed a 1500 kcal diet. The appropriate dietary regimen, measured in grams, can be determined using the recommended ratio of proteins, fats, and carbohydrates and the caloric values of each nutrient. The ratio of proteins, fats, and carbohydrates is 1:1:4, and 3000 calories are provided by 100 grams of each nutrient. So, for a 1500 kcal diet, we can calculate the grams of each nutrient as follows:

1. Protein: (1500 kcal / 3000 kcal) x 100 grams = 50 grams
2. Fat: (1500 kcal / 3000 kcal) x 100 grams = 50 grams
3. Carbohydrates: (1500 kcal / 3000 kcal) x 400 grams = 200 grams

Therefore, the most appropriate dietary regimen, measured in grams, would be 50 Fat, 50 Protein, 200 Carbohydrates.