ADDITIONAL INFO.

Patients with CKD are encouraged to limit protein intake to 0.8g/kg body weight, the RDA for protein for all adults.

http://www.aakp.org/newsletters/KB-The-Magazine/Diet-Tips-&-Bits/Limiting-Protein-Intake/index.cfm

 

Recommended amounts of protein range from 0.6-0.8 grams of protein per kilogram of desired body weight.

http://www.aakp.org/aakp-library/prolong-kidney-function-through-diet/index.cfm

 

High Sodium Foods:

http://www.aakp.org/aakp-library/prolong-kidney-function-through-diet/index.cfm
• Canned soup
• Processed meats such as bacon, sausage, ham and luncheon meats
• Cheese
• Chicken purchased as ready-to-eat
• Most turkey, unless fresh when purchased
• Seasoned salt, garlic salt, onion salt, etc.
• Canned vegetables
• Snacks such as popcorn, chips, crackers
• Pickles and olives
• Bouillon cubes or granules
• Canned, boxed or frozen foods

 

Which Modality is Right for You?

http://www.dialysispatients.org/tools-which-modality-is-right-for-you

While many people learn suddenly that they have kidney failure, or end stage renal disease (ESRD), chronic kidney disease (CKD) happens over time. For those who know they will be facing kidney failure, they have time to learn about the treatment choices, or modalities, available and prepare. Whether a person has months to prepare or needs to make a sudden decision about which modality is right, his or her doctor or nephrologist (doctor specializing in kidney care) will help educate and guide............................