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Reduced kidney function does not appear to impact metabolic rate
A study of patients with chronic kidney disease showed no direct relationship between lower eGFR levels and metabolic rate, leading researchers to suggest other factors may play a bigger role in differences in energy metabolism.
Nutrition therapy for patients with CKD may be limited due to cost concerns
Despite finding patients and providers have “positive perceptions” of nutrition therapy in chronic kidney disease, researchers suggest the broad implementation of such programs may be limited due to cost-related factors.
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Patient preference may play bigger role in phosphorous control vs ‘healthy’ food access
A study of patients who received dialysis at centers across the United States revealed no link between neighborhood food environment – including access to “healthy foods” and socioeconomic status – and hyperphosphatemia.
VIDEO: Protein supplements during dialysis do not affect outcome
Linda F. Fried, MD, MPH, FASN, of University of Pittsburgh, VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System, and co-chair of ASN Kidney Week Education Committee, discussed a pragmatic study looking at protein supplements in the dialysis chain.
Speaker: ‘Fad diets’ may ‘jumpstart’ weight loss in patients with kidney disease
Along with close monitoring, incorporating “fad diets” into more evidence-based weight loss approaches may improve outcomes for patients with kidney disease, according to a former dialysis dietician who now works in CKD research.
Similar mortality seen with intensive oral nutritional supplement vs standard protocol
Patients who receive an intensive oral nutritional supplement protocol showed no difference in mortality outcomes compared with patients who received a standard oral nutritional protocol, according to results presented at ASN Kidney Week.
Drinking coffee associated with lower risk for chronic kidney disease
Data included in a meta-analysis published in the Journal of Renal Nutrition show drinking coffee was associated with lower risks for incident chronic kidney disease, end-stage kidney disease, albuminuria and related mortality.
Renal diet requirement education must be holistic to change patient nutrient intake
In a study of 63 patients with nondialysis-dependent chronic kidney disease stages 3 to 5, investigators found nutrient intake did not conform to dietary requirements, even when patients were aware of recommended nutrient volume limits.
Weekly nut consumption may promote kidney health for women with past gestational diabetes
For women with a history of gestational diabetes, moderate nut consumption – defined here as “weekly” – appeared to have a beneficial effect on kidney function.
Study results challenge effectiveness of intermittent fasting protocol
Individuals engaged in time-restricted eating without any other intervention did not lose significantly more weight than individuals who ate throughout the day, a randomized clinical trial showed.
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