Dietitian's Tools 1.0

This review provides an overview of various nutritional calculation methods and considerations that are crucial for specific patient populations. The following topics are addressed:

• KCal Calculations:
  • Mifflin St. Jeor Equation
  • Harris-Benedict Equation
  • Kcal/Kg Ratios
• Protein Options: Tailored recommendations for different clinical scenarios:
  • Pre-Dialysis Patients
  • Normal Adult Requirements
  • Older Adults (over 65 years)
  • Chronic Kidney Disease Patients with Dialysis
  • Patients with Pressure Sores
  • Individuals in Critical Illness
• Fluid Calculations: Various methods for determining fluid needs:
  • ml/kg Body Weight
  • 1 ml per Kcal
  • Holliday-Segar Method
• Ideal Body Weight (IBW) Options: Considerations for different physical conditions:
  • With Amputation
  • Paraplegia
  • Quadriplegia
• BMI Calculation: Adaptations for individuals with amputation.