Table 4. Nutritional recommendations in lung transplantation(137) .

Nutrient	Immediate postoperative period	Late postoperative period
Calories	130%-150% of baseline energy expenditure	Sufficient for maintaining healthy weight
Proteins	1.5-2.0g/kg/day	0.8-0.9g/kg/day
Carbohydrates	50%-70% of non-protein calories	Avoid excessive food
Fats	30%-50% of the total calorie value	Monitor the concentration of cholesterol and triglycerides
Liquids	Restrict only if there is hyponatremia or edema	Restrict only if there is hyponatremia or edema
Electrolytes	Monitor levels of potassium, magnesium, phosphorus, and sodium. Supplement sodium if necessary	Monitor levels of potassium, magnesium, phosphorus, and sodium. Supplement sodium if necessary
Vitamins and minerals	Supplementation of vitamins and minerals as per the RDA; consider the post-transplant complications; monitor fat-soluble vitamins and supplement, if necessary; supplement calcium and vitamin D	Supplementation of vitamins and minerals as per the RDA; consider the post-transplant complications; monitor fat-soluble vitamins and supplement, if necessary; supplement calcium and vitamin D

RDA: Recommended Dietary Allowance.