ppt课件-nutritionalmanagementofliverdisease.pptVIP

Nutritional Management of Liver Disease Functions of the Liver Major role of the liver is the regulation of solutes in the blood that affect the functions of other organs for example: the brain, heart, muscle and kidneys Strategically placed such that all blood passing from the small intestine must travel through the liver Functions of the Liver Storage and metabolism of macronutrients such as protein, carbohydrates and lipids Metabolism of micronutrients – vitamins and minerals Metabolism and excretion of drugs and toxins – endogenous and exogenous Role of the Liver in Nutrient Meta