Renal Nutrition Update Articles

Managing Metabolic Acidosis in CKD Patients

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

The condition occurs frequently in both pre-dialysis and dialysis patients, but correction with either sodium bicarbonate or sodium citrate is safe and effective.
 

Keto Acid Supplements May Help CKD Patients

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

New evidence supports CKD patient use of keto acid supplements, which provide protein without overloading the kidneys.
 

Omega-3 Fatty Acids May Beneft Dialysis Patients

Alison Steiber, PhD, RD, LD June 10, 2010

Supplementation could provide a low-cost way to protect against cardiovascular events.
 

Teaching Dialysis Patients About Phosphorus

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

They need to know how to identify phosphate additives on food labels.
 

Nephrotic Syndrome is a Nutritional Challenge

Alison Steiber, PhD, RD, LD April 01, 2010

A small amount of evidence suggests that patients with this condition may be at increased risk of lower vitamin concentrations.
 

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.
 
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