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Nutrition Support Clinician Exam Prep

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Which dietary measures are recommended for treating hypercalcuria that is not associated with renal stones?
  1. Limiting calcium to 1000 mg per day
  2. Increasing fluid intake to 2 liters per day
  3. 400 IU vitamin D per day
  4. Limiting animal protein to less than 1.7 g/kg per day
Explanation
Answer: D - Limiting animal protein to less than 1.7 g/kg per day is recommended for the treatment of hypercalcuria because excessive intakes of animal protein cause calcium loss from the bones. A moderate calcium intake of 600-800 mg of calcium per day is recommended, since lowering calcium intake results in increased absorption. Increasing fluid intake does not prevent hypercalcuria.
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