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. 2022 Jul 22;20(3):90–92. doi: 10.1002/cld.1236

TABLE 3.

Recommended calorie and protein intake for those with cirrhosis

Patient Calories needed: 35–40 kcal/kg Protein needed: 1.2–1.5 g of protein/kg/day
Average woman 130 pounds (59 kg) 2360 calories 88.5 g of protein
Average man 160 pounds (73 kg) 2920 calories 110 g of protein