Lifestyle modifications

NUTRITION

  • Adequate nutrition is important
  • Daily protein intake for people with cirrhosis: 1.2 – 1.5g/kg (ideal body weight), and up to 2g/kg if critically ill (1)
  • Avoid alcohol (1)

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

  • Maintain regular exercise (1)

References

1) https://bestpractice.bmj.com/topics/en-gb/278/management-approach

Resources

EXPLANATION TO EVIDENCE PRESENTATION

Figure: Evidence pyramid

​Evidence based on guidelines and evidence based Clinical Decision Systems is written in BOLD font

​Evidence based on meta analysis or systematic reviews is written in BOLD and CURSIVE font

​Evidence based on randomized controlled trials is written in PLAIN font

​Evidence based on observational / cohort studies is written in CURSIVE font