Dennis Wilson Is a 57-Year-Old Chemical Engineer Who Has Had

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Dennis Wilson is a 57-year-old chemical engineer who has had type 1 diabetes since he was 12 years old. He spent 34 years working in oil refineries, and he is a smoker. He is 5'11" tall and weighs 160 pounds. Over the past several years, he has experienced a gradual decline in kidney function. His GFR has declined to 27 mL/min per 1.73 m2.
-​The primary goal(s) of medical nutrition therapy for Mr. Wilson at this time should be to _____.

• A) ​lower his blood cholesterol levels
• B) ​prevent PEM and weight loss
• C) ​treat him for iron-deficiency anemia
• D) ​prevent osteoporosis
• E) ​eliminate excess potassium from his diet

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