Tuberculosis nutrition should be “four high”

  Tuberculosis is a chronic infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, and while using anti-tuberculosis drugs to treat the disease, it is necessary to strengthen the body’s resistance, and nutritional supplements are essential.  High caloric energy Tuberculosis is a chronic wasting disease, which requires more caloric energy than normal people, generally requiring a daily supply of 30 kcal per kg of body weight and a total daily caloric energy of about 2,000 kcal. For light workers, 40 kcal per kilogram of body weight, about 2400 kcal per day. Patients should be encouraged to eat as much sugar as possible, both to supplement calories and to save protein.  Tuberculosis consumes a lot of protein, and protein is an important nutrient for repairing tissues, which is beneficial to the healing of lesions and recovery of the disease body. Tuberculosis patients should have a daily protein intake of 1.2 to 1.5 grams per kilogram of body weight, with a total daily intake of 80 to 100 grams, of which high-quality protein such as meat, aquatic products, eggs, milk and soybean products should account for more than 50% of the total protein intake, and at the same time, more milk and milk products, milk contains casein and calcium (104 to 130 mg of calcium per 100 ml), and The quality is good and the absorption rate is high, which is more beneficial to the calcification and healing of TB lesions.  Vitamin A can enhance the immunity of the body; vitamin D can promote calcium absorption; vitamin C is good for lesion healing and hemoglobin synthesis; B vitamins can accelerate the metabolic process in the body and improve the appetite. Fresh vegetables and fruits are the main source of vitamins. Milk, eggs and offal are rich in vitamin A; yeast, peanuts, beans and lean meat contain vitamin B6. Sunbathing or outdoor activities are good ways to promote vitamin D.  High dietary fiber and water Adequate dietary fiber and water are necessary to maintain acid-base balance, smooth stools and prevent absorption of toxins. Fresh vegetables, fruits and coarse grains are rich in dietary fiber.