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In obese critically ill patients (BMI >30), this weight is recommended for hypocaloric, high-protein feeding calculations per American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition guidelines.
What is ideal body weight (IBW)?
Normal serum sodium levels are approximately within this range (mEq/L).
What is 135–145 mEq/L?
Bleeding gums and poor wound healing.
What is vitamin C deficiency (scurvy)?
This Japanese dish consists of vinegared rice and raw fish.
What is sushi?
a 70 kg patient requires 25 kcals/kg/day. What is the total Kcal goal?
What is 1750 kcals/day?
This measurement obtained via indirect calorimetry represents the ratio of CO₂ produced to O₂ consumed.
What is respiratory quotient (RQ)?
This condition describes a sodium level below 135 mEq/L.
What is hyponatremia?
Fatigue, pallor, spoon-shaped nails.
What is iron deficiency anemia?
This Middle Eastern dip made from chickpeas includes tahini, lemon, and garlic.
What is hummus?
A 1.5 kcal/mL formula is running at 55 mL/hr for 24 hours. What is the total Kcal provided?
What is 1980 kcals/day?
This electrolyte abnormality is considered the hallmark of refeeding syndrome and often drops within 72 hours of nutrition initiation.
What is hypophosphatemia?
This hormone helps regulate water balance and is elevated in SIADH.
What is antidiuretic hormone (ADH)?
Dermatitis, diarrhea, dementia.
What is niacin deficiency (pellagra)?
This Mexican dish features masa dough filled and wrapped in corn husks.
What are tamales?
TPN: 300g detrose, 100 g amino acids, 250 mL 20% lipids. What is the total kcal?
-Dextrose: 120 kcals -AA: 400 kcals
-Lipids: 500 kcals
What is 1920 kcals/day?
Permissive underfeeding in the first 7–10 days of critical illness generally provides this percentage of estimated energy needs.
What is 70–80%?
Dehydration often results in elevated levels of this lab value, reflecting kidney concentration ability.
What is BUN (blood urea nitrogen)?
Macrocytic anemia with neurological symptoms.
What is vitamin B12 deficiency?
This fermented Korean cabbage dish is rich in probiotics.
What is kimchi?
Triglycerides return at 550 mg/dL while on IV lipids. What is the next step?
What is hold or reduce IV lipids?
This vasopressor, when required at escalating doses, may prompt reconsideration of initiating enteral nutrition due to risk of gut ischemia.
What is norepinephrine?
This IV fluid is considered isotonic and commonly used for volume resuscitation.
What is normal saline (0.9% sodium chloride)?
Rickets in children, osteomalacia in adults.
What is vitamin D deficiency?
This Italian dish is traditionally made with Arborio rice and slowly cooked broth.
What is risotto?
Calculate GIR: 300 g dextrose in a 75 kg patient
What is ~2.8 mg/kg/min?
(300,000 mg÷75÷1440)