Nutrition News

Among people without chronic kidney disease, consuming a greater amount of high-fat dairy or high-fat milk corresponded with a lower risk of CKD, according to data published in the Journal of Renal Nutrition.

Protein intake positively correlated with recovery of skeletal muscle mass in kidney transplant recipients, according to a study in Clinical Nutrition.

A survey of various patients in nephrology revealed that more than half knew a plant-based diet can be beneficial for chronic kidney disease, according to data published in the Journal of Renal Nutrition.

Intradialytic exercise is difficult to implement, but the right methods may yield significant benefits for patients, according to a presenter at the International Conference on Dialysis.

The dietitian-patient relationship is an ongoing connection sustained throughout the health journey for patients with chronic kidney disease and end-stage renal disease.

When Alexandra Lautenschlaeger, RDN, LD, counsels a patient with end-stage kidney disease who is starting dialysis, she understands the long journey the patient has already logged.

Among patients with chronic kidney disease, the more medication prescriptions one has is associated with poor nutritional status, according to data published in the Journal of Renal Nutrition.

Among patients with advanced chronic kidney disease, increasing dietary potassium consumption to recommended levels can increase blood potassium concentration on a short-term basis, according to results of this study.

Exercise and consuming protein during hemodialysis does not compromise uremic toxin removal in patients with end-stage renal disease, according to data published in the Journal of Renal Nutrition.

In a study in which more than 70% of patients with chronic kidney disease reported food insecurity, researchers emphasized the consideration that should be placed on access to food in CKD treatment.