Nutrition Services
Your doctor may refer you to a registered dietitian, or you may request a referral for nutrition services through any of our office locations.
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Nutrition and Chronic Kidney Disease: DIET (Medical Nutrition Therapy) is an important part of your treatment plan. In fact, your diet may change depending on how much kidney function you have. Making changes in the foods you eat may help slow further kidney damage. Certain nutrients such as protein, calories, sodium, potassium, calcium, phosphorus and fluid may need to be adjusted to meet your changing needs.
What Steps Can I Take To Make Changes In My Diet for Chronic Kidney Disease?
- Ask your doctor for a referral to a registered dietitian who specializes in diets for kidney patients.
- Keep a daily food diary and bring it with you when you meet with the dietitian.
- Work with the dietitian to plan meal ideas and develop food shopping tips.
- Read food labels to make appropriate calorie, protein, and sodium choices.
- Ask the dietitian for ideas on how to add extra calories if you are losing weight too quickly.
- Ask the dietitian for guidance on safely reducing calorie intake and increasing physical activity if you are gaining too much weight.
- Take only supplements, vitamins, minerals, and medications recommended by your doctor.
- The dietitian can review your blood work and provide personalized guidance on food choices that support your kidney health.