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Registered Dietitian

Category - Nutrition Care

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The first goal of nutrition therapy for anorexia nervosa is:
  1. Increase daily caloric intake by 100-300 calories
  2. Re-establish regular meal and snack times
  3. Correct fluid and electrolyte imbalances
  4. Stop laxative abuse
Explanation
Answer: C - The first goal of nutrition therapy for anorexia nervosa is to correct fluid and electrolyte imbalances, as they may be life-threatening if not addressed immediately. Increasing caloric intake and re-establishing regular meal and snack times follow. Ending laxative abuse is not a concern for anorectics, but is an issue when treating bulimics, who, in addition to restricting food, purge with vomiting and laxative misuse.
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