Chapter 8 Metabolism and Nutritional needs of Surgical Patients

Question 1

What is the formula for calculating RER (kcal/day)

Answer 1

RER = 70(BW^0.75)

Question 2

What is the life stage factor for a lactating animal? i.e. multiply RER by this factor for total kcal/day

Answer 2

x4-8

Question 3

What is a polymeric and monomeric diet?

Answer 3

Polymeric = high molecular weight protein, caarbs, fats. Require digestion before absorbtion.

Monomeric = protein in amino acid form, carbs in oligo-/momosaccharide form, fats as medium chain triglycerides. Does not require digestion before absorbtion.