ABSTRACT

Kidney disease is a global health concern that affects people of all ages and races. Based on the work of the National Kidney Foundation and the Kidney Disease: Improving Global Outcomes foundation, guidelines have been developed outlining the parameters for patient care. Nutritional Therapy for Chronic Kidney Disease builds upon the discoveries ma

chapter 1|14 pages

Brief History of Kidney Disease

chapter 2|16 pages

Renal Physiology

chapter 3|24 pages

Electrolyte and Acid–Base Disorders

chapter 4|18 pages

Acute Kidney Injury

chapter 5|8 pages

Nephrotic Syndrome

chapter 6|12 pages

Current Techniques for Dialysis

chapter 12|8 pages

Pregnancy and Kidney Disease

chapter 13|14 pages

Obesity and Physical Activity

chapter 15|16 pages

Diabetes Management

chapter 16|18 pages

Anemia Management

chapter 17|14 pages

Enteral and Parenteral Nutritional Support

chapter 18|18 pages

Nutrition in Kidney Transplantation

chapter 19|16 pages

Establishing Quality Improvement Parameters

chapter 20|12 pages

Counseling Strategies