If detected and treated
early, Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) may be slowed or stopped. Consulting a
dietitian at the initial stages can reduce the consequence of malnutrition and
improve the patient’s well-being.
Protein
Protein
Protein intake needs to
be adjusted during different stages of kidney disease to avoid overloading the
kidneys. The initial recommendation is 0.6g/kg body weight. For patients who
are malnourished, protein intake of 0.7g/kg body weight is recommended.
Energy requirement in Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) patients is similar to the general population. However, maintaining
normal body weight is essential to control high blood pressure, diabetes and
high cholesterol.
Sodium (salt)
Sodium (salt)
Excessive amounts of
salt can be harmful to a patient as it results in water retention and raises
blood pressure. A patient should not consume more than one teaspoon (2.4g) of
salt per day and avoid food which is high in sodium content such as sauces
(soya sauce, ketchup, chilli sauce and seasoning), processed food (canned food,
sausages, nuggets and burger patties etc.), food marinated with salt (salted
fish or egg, anchovies, dried prawns, belacan, fermented shrimp and pickles,
etc.), as well as instant or fast food.
Phosphate
Phosphate
Due to the decreased
kidney function, a patient’s kidney may not be able to remove enough phosphate
from the blood. This causes him or her to have a high blood phosphate level
which can cause itchiness and loss of calcium from the bones, leading to
osteoporosis.
High-phosphate foods that should be avoided include dairy products, kidney beans, split peas, nuts and peanut butter as well as beverages like hot chocolate, and alcohol and carbonated drinks.
Potassium
High-phosphate foods that should be avoided include dairy products, kidney beans, split peas, nuts and peanut butter as well as beverages like hot chocolate, and alcohol and carbonated drinks.
Potassium
Usually people with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) do not need to limit their potassium intake. However, if
necessary, a patient will be recommended to adjust intake. Some high potassium
foods are potato, squash, banana, orange, tomato, dried peas and beans.
Fluids
Fluids
Fluid intake for Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) patients must be monitored. Besides water, other edible
stuff in liquid forms at room temperature are also considered fluids, such as
soups and ice cream.
To do this, patients should drink from prepared bottles so that they do not over drink. Eat less sodium-laden food so you won’t feel thirsty.
Take candy or chewing gum to produce more saliva and wet your mouth with an ice cube if you are thirsty.
To do this, patients should drink from prepared bottles so that they do not over drink. Eat less sodium-laden food so you won’t feel thirsty.
Take candy or chewing gum to produce more saliva and wet your mouth with an ice cube if you are thirsty.
Source: http://www.nst.com.my
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