Table 1.

Nutritional recommendations for malnutrition in cirrhosis.

Nutritional Recommendations for Malnutrition in Cirrhosis
Daily Calories	35–40 kcal/kg/day
Proteins	1.2–1.5 g/kg/day with increased BCAAs
Carbohydrates	50–70% of daily calories with decreased simple sugars—especially fructose
Lipids	10–20% of daily calories with increased MUFAs and PUFAs
Special Considerations
Hepatic Encephalopathy	Maintain protein intake, increase BCAAs and decreased ammonia intake
Ascites	Low-sodium diet (≤2 g/day) and water restriction when necessary