Case Study #3: TY is a 25-year-old male with a history of Cr…

Case Study #3: TY is a 25-year-old male with a history of Crohn’s disease in his intestinal tract. He has just been admitted to the hospital for management of severe steatorrhea. TY has normal pancreatic and gallbladder function. There is no evidence of fistula formation, intestinal obstruction, renal disease or liver disease.  Five years ago, TY had a small resection of his jejunum. More recently, approximately 25% of the ileum, including the terminal ileum and ileocecal valve has been removed. The large intestine is intact. Sulfasalazine and corticosteroids are being administered to the patient as prescribed. Based on TY’s medical history and current medical problems/treatments, and given that TY is hypocalcemic, which of the following nutritional recommendations would be appropriate for this patient?