For patients with CKD stage 3 a simplified nutritional assessment is performed and the main dietary focus is on the control of protein intake particularly from animal sources. A more complete nutritional assessment as well as a detailed dietary plan focusing not only on the control of protein but...
Firstly, an analysis of what occurred supports the view that the quality is more important than the quantity of protein consumed in controlling the high urea levels commonly associated with stage 4–5 CKD. Secondly, it confirms that a moderate protein-restricted diet can be prescribed in ...
5. Daily energy intake in CKD and ESRD patients should be 30–35 kcal/kg (ideal body weight). 6. Metabolic acidosis is related to multiple metabolic derangements, adversely affects kidney and patient outcome, and should be corrected. 7. In patients with stage 3 CKD and without evidence of ...