Renal Nutrition Update Articles

DASH Diet Variation May Help Lower Blood Pressure

Alison Steiber, PhD, RD, LD March 11, 2010

Clinicians might want to consider prescribing a diet that includes lower-potassium fruits and vegetables, with close monitoring of serum potassium, parathyroid hormone, and phosphorus.
 

Fish Oil As First-Line Therapy in CKD Patients

Alison Steiber, PhD, RD, LD February 05, 2010

Recent studies have revealed some significant effects of omega-3 supplementation on cardiovascular parameters in hemodialysis patients.
 

Using Weight Loss As Treatment for CKD

Alison Steiber, PhD, RD, LD January 12, 2010

BMI is a standard parameter in all clinical settings—both inpatient and outpatient. It is used in the pediatric population, in young and older adults, and in the chronically ill as a marker of health.
 

Nutrition for Malnourished Hemodialysis Patients

Alison Steiber, PhD, RD, LD December 10, 2009

Enteral nutrition has many benefits and would preferable to any form of parenteral nutrition.
 

Appetite May Predict ESRD Outcomes

Alison Steiber, PhD, RD, LD November 06, 2009

Researchers have linked poor appetite in hemodialysis patients with various markers of malnutrition.
 

Carnitine in HD Patients: An Update

Alison Steiber, PhD, RD, LD September 28, 2009

Carnitine treatment can improve erythropoietin resistance and other parameters, new data suggest.
 

ESRD Patients with HIV Infection

Alison Steiber, PhD, RD, LD September 11, 2009

Few studies have looked at this population, but these patients may have very high energy needs.
 

Start Nutrition Intervention Early

Alison Steiber, PhD, RD, LD August 18, 2009

A spontaneous decline in kilocalorie intake starts between CKD stages 2 and 3, data suggest.
 

Excessive Fluid Intake Can Be Harmful

Debra Blair, MPH, RD, CSR July 09, 2009

Although adequate fluid intake is an essential requirement for survival, excessive fluid intake can increase morbidity and mortality in stage 5 CKD patients, according to a recent study.
 

Vitamin C Supplementation and CKD

Debra Blair, MPH, RD, CSR June 15, 2009

Although the healthful effects of vitamin C are well-established, there are concerns about excessive intake of this vitamin by CKD patients.
 
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