FND 431 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Acute Pancreatitis, Chronic Pancreatitis, Human Body Weight
4 Feb 2020
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Alcohol accounts for what percent of all cases of pancreatitis? (circle one) Case study pancreatitis: 5-10, 20-30, 40-50, 70-80% The physician recommended mr. s adhere to a low fat diet because of fat malabsorption and steatorrhea associated with acute pancreatitis. A low-fat diet will prevent the malabsorption of fat, and therefore decrease the likelihood of steatorrhea. A patient presenting with pancreatitis has increased nutrient needs due to malabsorption of nutrients, possible nausea/vomiting, diarrhea, and loss of appetite. With the body"s increased energy expenditure needs due to the illness, along with decreased nutrient absorption, a higher level of protein consumption is necessary. According to krause, between 1. 2-1. 5 grams of protein per kilogram of ideal body weight is recommended for patients with chronic pancreatitis. Alcohol is the number one etiology of chronic pancreatitis and, therefore, can exacerbate the inflammation of acute pancreatitis. With the alcohol consumption unchecked, the acute pancreatitis can progress to chronic pancreatitis, leading to severe maldigestion and diabetes.
