Protein

Protein: The requirement of protein is increased in typhoid, as  there  is  a massive tissue loss. Thus, the protein intake should be increased above the normal of  lg/kg/ day to 1.5-2g of protein/kg/day. A high protein diet should be supported with a high carbohydrate intake to favour efficient  protein utilization  for anabolic or  tissue  building purposes. Foods providing  appreciable  and good qi~stlity  protein (high biological value) should be incorporated  in  liberal  amounts. Use of protein supplements is  recommended to add on to the ilutrient density without increasing  the bulk of  the diet,