Cirrhosis Diet

Cirrhosis is a condition in which there is destruction of liver cells.Vitamin-A deficiency favors the formation of cirrhosis

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2. Dietary management for C irrhosis Cirrhosis is a condition in which there is destruction of liver cells. Vitamin-A deficiency favors the formation of cirrhosis.

3. Principle of diet : A high protein , high calorie, high carbohydrates , moderate fat , high vitamin diet helps in regulation of liver and helps to prevent the formation of ascites. Fiber should be restricted in case of oesophagal varices and portal hypertension . Carbohydrates should be liberally supplied so that the liver may store glycogen .

4. During cirrhosis the liver concentration of folate, riboflavin, and vitamin-A, B1 and B2 are decreased. Hence they should be supplemented. A high intake of protein about 1.2gm/kg body weight should be given as it helps in regeneration of liver cells.

5. Foods to be included : Cereals , simple sugars, honey, egg white, vegetables like bottle guard, ridge guard, potato, fish, carrots, strained and clear juices and fruits less in fiber can be given.

6. Foods to be avoided : Peas , beans, lentils, legumes, ladies finger, brinjal, fried foods, guava, bakery items, spices, oily food, fast foods ,oil , butter, cheese, chocolates.

7. Foods to be restricted in ascites (accumulation of fluid in peritoneal cavity ): Salty foods, fiber foods, pickles, baked items, spinach, sea foods, whole grains.

8. Sample diet for Cirrhosis: Timings Menu Servings Early morning Barley water 1 cup Breakfast Kichidi 2 katori Mid morning Orange juice 1 glass Lunch Rice Green gram dhal Bottle guard curry Curd 2 katori 1 katori 1 katori 1 cup

9. Timings Menu Servings Tea time Tea Rice flakes poha 1 cup 2 servings Dinner Rice Tomato dhal Ridge guard curry Curd 2 katori 1 katori 1 katori 1 cup Bed time Skimmed milk 1 glass

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