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Renal Nutrition Update Articles

Exercise Enhances Body Composition, Nutritional Status in Dialysis Patients

Alison Steiber, PhD, RD, LD February 01, 2012

Research has shown that individuals who exercise have lower risk for chronic diseases than individuals who do not exercise.

CKD Patients at Higher Risk for Zinc Deficiency

Alison Steiber, PhD, RD, LD January 01, 2012

Inflammation and oxidative stress are two etiologies that may contribute to poor nutritional status and ultimately increased mortality rates in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Interventions that can blunt or ameliorate inflammation and oxidative stress are relevant to these patients.

Soy Protein Can Have Negative Effects for Kidney Disease Patients

Alison Steiber, PhD, RD, LD December 01, 2011

Vegetarian diets and soy as a source of protein have long been a topic of interest in the general population, and interest in this dietary source of protein recently has increased in the chronic kidney disease (CKD) population.

CKD Patients Not Receiving Dietitian Intervention

Alison Steiber, PhD, RD, LD November 01, 2011

Intensive dietary interventions in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) has been controversial in the United States. It is interesting to note that even though evidence abounds on the effectiveness of dietitian interventions and government money is available for these services, patients are not receiving them.

AKI Patients Require Strong Assessment to Prevent Protein-Energy Wasting

Alison Steiber, PhD, RD, LD October 11, 2011

Recent reports have demonstrated a link between acute kidney injury (AKI) and chronic kidney disease (CKD). Individuals with AKI are more likely to have CKD and eventually progress to end-stage renal disease.

Omega-3 Fatty Acids May Decrease Inflammation and Mortality in CKD Patients

Alison Steiber, PhD, RD, LD September 12, 2011

Lower ratios of omega-6 to omega-3 fatty acids are better for hemodialysis patients in terms of inflammation and survival, new data suggest.

Novel Drug Could Prevent Deaths in CKD Patients

Alison Steiber, PhD, RD, LD August 08, 2011

Clinical trials show that bardoxolone methyl not only maintains renal function, but improves it.

Plant-Based Diets May Need to Be Reconsidered

Alison Steiber, PhD, RD, LD July 11, 2011

A new paradigm may be needed whereby plant-based or vegetarian diets are promoted to preserve GFR and maintain phosphorus homeostasis in CKD patients.