Hepatitis Neighborhood Hepatitis C and Weight Management

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(I pasted just partial info from the article. You might want to read the part

about carbs if you are a hepper considering Atkins, which according to this

article would be a definite no no. As always, check with your doctor first

before making any drastic changes to your diet.)

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The Role the Liver in Nutrition

The food we eat is broken down in the stomach and intestine. Nutrients pass

through the intestine, are absorbed into the bloodstream and are transported to

the liver.

The body processes all foods into three basic components: carbohydrate, fat and

protein. Carbohydrate and fat are the main sources of energy and protein is

used by the body for growth and repair.

In the liver, these nutrients are either stored or additionally processed,

depending on the body's nutritional needs.

Liver disease can interfere with the normal processing of nutrients, and this

can present challenges for diet management in liver disease.

As liver disease progresses, the liver may lose the ability to perform these

functions. A weight management program for someone with HCV should accommodate

variations in the liver's ability to process nutrients and waste products.

The Role the Liver in Nutrition

The food we eat is broken down in the stomach and intestine. Nutrients pass

through the intestine, are absorbed into the bloodstream and are transported to

the liver.

The body processes all foods into three basic components: carbohydrate, fat and

protein. Carbohydrate and fat are the main sources of energy and protein is

used by the body for growth and repair.

In the liver, these nutrients are either stored or additionally processed,

depending on the body's nutritional needs.

Liver disease can interfere with the normal processing of nutrients, and this

can present challenges for diet management in liver disease.

As liver disease progresses, the liver may lose the ability to perform these

functions. A weight management program for someone with HCV should accommodate

variations in the liver's ability to process nutrients and waste products.

Proteins assist with tissue repair, and prevent fatty infiltration and

additional damage to the liver cells.

While too much protein can result in an increased amount of ammonia in the

blood; too little protein can reduce healing of the liver. Doctors must

carefully prescribe the correct amount of protein for a person with cirrhosis.

People with liver disease require approximately 1 gram of protein per kilogram

of body weight.

For a 70 kilogram man (154 pounds), 70 grams of protein translates into 8 ounces

of cooked protein and two 8-ounce glasses of milk per day.

This does not include the protein from starches and vegetables.

People with a severely damaged liver may be on strict protein restriction, and

may be limited to only minimal quantities of essential amino acids, obtained

through special nutritional supplements.

Carbohydrates. Carbohydrates, found in " starchy " foods like bread, potatoes,

rice, pasta, cereals, fruit and sugar candies are broken down in the liver to

glucose. Glucose is the main " fuel " of the body.

Surplus glucose is stored as glycogen in the liver and in some muscles.

Glycogen can be quickly converted to glucose by the liver when the body needs

extra energy.

As well as storing glycogen, the liver helps to control the level of glucose in

the blood, preventing low and high blood sugar levels (hypo- and hyperglycemia).

Some weight loss plans advocate the near-total elimination of carbohydrates from

the diet, suggesting that increasing the intake of dietary protein and fat will

trigger the body to burn stored fat to generate energy.

For people with liver disease, carbohydrates should be the major source of

calories.

When damaged by disease, the liver may become less efficient at converting

carbohydrates and glycogen to glucose, so a greater proportion of carbohydrates

in the diet can helps support the body's energy needs.

[Guest guest]

(I pasted just partial info from the article. You might want to read the part

about carbs if you are a hepper considering Atkins, which according to this

article would be a definite no no. As always, check with your doctor first

before making any drastic changes to your diet.)

http://www.hepatitisneighborhood.com/content/treatment_options/food_and_nutritio\

n_1571.aspx?randStr=

The Role the Liver in Nutrition

The food we eat is broken down in the stomach and intestine. Nutrients pass

through the intestine, are absorbed into the bloodstream and are transported to

the liver.

The body processes all foods into three basic components: carbohydrate, fat and

protein. Carbohydrate and fat are the main sources of energy and protein is

used by the body for growth and repair.

In the liver, these nutrients are either stored or additionally processed,

depending on the body's nutritional needs.

Liver disease can interfere with the normal processing of nutrients, and this

can present challenges for diet management in liver disease.

As liver disease progresses, the liver may lose the ability to perform these

functions. A weight management program for someone with HCV should accommodate

variations in the liver's ability to process nutrients and waste products.

The Role the Liver in Nutrition

The food we eat is broken down in the stomach and intestine. Nutrients pass

through the intestine, are absorbed into the bloodstream and are transported to

the liver.

The body processes all foods into three basic components: carbohydrate, fat and

protein. Carbohydrate and fat are the main sources of energy and protein is

used by the body for growth and repair.

In the liver, these nutrients are either stored or additionally processed,

depending on the body's nutritional needs.

Liver disease can interfere with the normal processing of nutrients, and this

can present challenges for diet management in liver disease.

As liver disease progresses, the liver may lose the ability to perform these

functions. A weight management program for someone with HCV should accommodate

variations in the liver's ability to process nutrients and waste products.

Proteins assist with tissue repair, and prevent fatty infiltration and

additional damage to the liver cells.

While too much protein can result in an increased amount of ammonia in the

blood; too little protein can reduce healing of the liver. Doctors must

carefully prescribe the correct amount of protein for a person with cirrhosis.

People with liver disease require approximately 1 gram of protein per kilogram

of body weight.

For a 70 kilogram man (154 pounds), 70 grams of protein translates into 8 ounces

of cooked protein and two 8-ounce glasses of milk per day.

This does not include the protein from starches and vegetables.

People with a severely damaged liver may be on strict protein restriction, and

may be limited to only minimal quantities of essential amino acids, obtained

through special nutritional supplements.

Carbohydrates. Carbohydrates, found in " starchy " foods like bread, potatoes,

rice, pasta, cereals, fruit and sugar candies are broken down in the liver to

glucose. Glucose is the main " fuel " of the body.

Surplus glucose is stored as glycogen in the liver and in some muscles.

Glycogen can be quickly converted to glucose by the liver when the body needs

extra energy.

As well as storing glycogen, the liver helps to control the level of glucose in

the blood, preventing low and high blood sugar levels (hypo- and hyperglycemia).

Some weight loss plans advocate the near-total elimination of carbohydrates from

the diet, suggesting that increasing the intake of dietary protein and fat will

trigger the body to burn stored fat to generate energy.

For people with liver disease, carbohydrates should be the major source of

calories.

When damaged by disease, the liver may become less efficient at converting

carbohydrates and glycogen to glucose, so a greater proportion of carbohydrates

in the diet can helps support the body's energy needs.

[Guest guest]

(I pasted just partial info from the article. You might want to read the part

about carbs if you are a hepper considering Atkins, which according to this

article would be a definite no no. As always, check with your doctor first

before making any drastic changes to your diet.)

http://www.hepatitisneighborhood.com/content/treatment_options/food_and_nutritio\

n_1571.aspx?randStr=

The Role the Liver in Nutrition

The food we eat is broken down in the stomach and intestine. Nutrients pass

through the intestine, are absorbed into the bloodstream and are transported to

the liver.

The body processes all foods into three basic components: carbohydrate, fat and

protein. Carbohydrate and fat are the main sources of energy and protein is

used by the body for growth and repair.

In the liver, these nutrients are either stored or additionally processed,

depending on the body's nutritional needs.

Liver disease can interfere with the normal processing of nutrients, and this

can present challenges for diet management in liver disease.

As liver disease progresses, the liver may lose the ability to perform these

functions. A weight management program for someone with HCV should accommodate

variations in the liver's ability to process nutrients and waste products.

The Role the Liver in Nutrition

The food we eat is broken down in the stomach and intestine. Nutrients pass

through the intestine, are absorbed into the bloodstream and are transported to

the liver.

The body processes all foods into three basic components: carbohydrate, fat and

protein. Carbohydrate and fat are the main sources of energy and protein is

used by the body for growth and repair.

In the liver, these nutrients are either stored or additionally processed,

depending on the body's nutritional needs.

Liver disease can interfere with the normal processing of nutrients, and this

can present challenges for diet management in liver disease.

As liver disease progresses, the liver may lose the ability to perform these

functions. A weight management program for someone with HCV should accommodate

variations in the liver's ability to process nutrients and waste products.

Proteins assist with tissue repair, and prevent fatty infiltration and

additional damage to the liver cells.

While too much protein can result in an increased amount of ammonia in the

blood; too little protein can reduce healing of the liver. Doctors must

carefully prescribe the correct amount of protein for a person with cirrhosis.

People with liver disease require approximately 1 gram of protein per kilogram

of body weight.

For a 70 kilogram man (154 pounds), 70 grams of protein translates into 8 ounces

of cooked protein and two 8-ounce glasses of milk per day.

This does not include the protein from starches and vegetables.

People with a severely damaged liver may be on strict protein restriction, and

may be limited to only minimal quantities of essential amino acids, obtained

through special nutritional supplements.

Carbohydrates. Carbohydrates, found in " starchy " foods like bread, potatoes,

rice, pasta, cereals, fruit and sugar candies are broken down in the liver to

glucose. Glucose is the main " fuel " of the body.

Surplus glucose is stored as glycogen in the liver and in some muscles.

Glycogen can be quickly converted to glucose by the liver when the body needs

extra energy.

As well as storing glycogen, the liver helps to control the level of glucose in

the blood, preventing low and high blood sugar levels (hypo- and hyperglycemia).

Some weight loss plans advocate the near-total elimination of carbohydrates from

the diet, suggesting that increasing the intake of dietary protein and fat will

trigger the body to burn stored fat to generate energy.

For people with liver disease, carbohydrates should be the major source of

calories.

When damaged by disease, the liver may become less efficient at converting

carbohydrates and glycogen to glucose, so a greater proportion of carbohydrates

in the diet can helps support the body's energy needs.

[Guest guest]

(I pasted just partial info from the article. You might want to read the part

about carbs if you are a hepper considering Atkins, which according to this

article would be a definite no no. As always, check with your doctor first

before making any drastic changes to your diet.)

http://www.hepatitisneighborhood.com/content/treatment_options/food_and_nutritio\

n_1571.aspx?randStr=

The Role the Liver in Nutrition

The food we eat is broken down in the stomach and intestine. Nutrients pass

through the intestine, are absorbed into the bloodstream and are transported to

the liver.

The body processes all foods into three basic components: carbohydrate, fat and

protein. Carbohydrate and fat are the main sources of energy and protein is

used by the body for growth and repair.

In the liver, these nutrients are either stored or additionally processed,

depending on the body's nutritional needs.

Liver disease can interfere with the normal processing of nutrients, and this

can present challenges for diet management in liver disease.

As liver disease progresses, the liver may lose the ability to perform these

functions. A weight management program for someone with HCV should accommodate

variations in the liver's ability to process nutrients and waste products.

The Role the Liver in Nutrition

The food we eat is broken down in the stomach and intestine. Nutrients pass

through the intestine, are absorbed into the bloodstream and are transported to

the liver.

The body processes all foods into three basic components: carbohydrate, fat and

protein. Carbohydrate and fat are the main sources of energy and protein is

used by the body for growth and repair.

In the liver, these nutrients are either stored or additionally processed,

depending on the body's nutritional needs.

Liver disease can interfere with the normal processing of nutrients, and this

can present challenges for diet management in liver disease.

As liver disease progresses, the liver may lose the ability to perform these

functions. A weight management program for someone with HCV should accommodate

variations in the liver's ability to process nutrients and waste products.

Proteins assist with tissue repair, and prevent fatty infiltration and

additional damage to the liver cells.

While too much protein can result in an increased amount of ammonia in the

blood; too little protein can reduce healing of the liver. Doctors must

carefully prescribe the correct amount of protein for a person with cirrhosis.

People with liver disease require approximately 1 gram of protein per kilogram

of body weight.

For a 70 kilogram man (154 pounds), 70 grams of protein translates into 8 ounces

of cooked protein and two 8-ounce glasses of milk per day.

This does not include the protein from starches and vegetables.

People with a severely damaged liver may be on strict protein restriction, and

may be limited to only minimal quantities of essential amino acids, obtained

through special nutritional supplements.

Carbohydrates. Carbohydrates, found in " starchy " foods like bread, potatoes,

rice, pasta, cereals, fruit and sugar candies are broken down in the liver to

glucose. Glucose is the main " fuel " of the body.

Surplus glucose is stored as glycogen in the liver and in some muscles.

Glycogen can be quickly converted to glucose by the liver when the body needs

extra energy.

As well as storing glycogen, the liver helps to control the level of glucose in

the blood, preventing low and high blood sugar levels (hypo- and hyperglycemia).

Some weight loss plans advocate the near-total elimination of carbohydrates from

the diet, suggesting that increasing the intake of dietary protein and fat will

trigger the body to burn stored fat to generate energy.

For people with liver disease, carbohydrates should be the major source of

calories.

When damaged by disease, the liver may become less efficient at converting

carbohydrates and glycogen to glucose, so a greater proportion of carbohydrates

in the diet can helps support the body's energy needs.