Describe the hypocaloric feeding recommendations for obese patients on PN?

• A. For BMI > 30, target energy 60-70% of target energy or 11-14 kcal/kg actual body weight/day (or 22-25 kcal/kg IBW/day); protein should be ≥ 2.0 g/kg IBW/day for BMI 30-40 and ≥ 2.5 g/kg IBW/day for BMI > 40.
• B. Full energy requirements with protein 1.0 g/kg IBW/day.
• C. Energy not exceeding 50% of target with protein 1.5 g/kg IBW/day.
• D. Energy 100% of estimated needs with protein ≥ 3.0 g/kg IBW/day.

Answer: (A)