Charlie Is a 2 ½-Year-Old Boy with a History of Asthma

question 27

Multiple Choice

Charlie is a 2 ½-year-old boy with a history of asthma and allergies. He is on several maintenance medications. His parents rush him to the emergency room due to increased lethargy, high fever, and fluid retention in his hands and feet. His laboratory results find a low albumin and high lipid levels. Which diet is the most appropriate for Charlie?

• A)high  kcalorie, high protein
• B)high carbohydrate, high fat
• C)low fat, low carbohydrate
• D)low sodium, low fat, low cholesterol