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Renal Nutrition Update Articles

High Protein Intake May Elevate Levels of Advanced Glycation End Products

Grissim Clark Connery, MS, RD, Alison Steiber, PhD, RD, LD May 01, 2012

Advanced glycation end products (AGEs) are byproducts of non-enzymatic chemical reactions between sugars and amino acids, lipids, or DNA.

Oral Adsorbents, Probiotics an Inexpensive Way to Eliminate Uremic Toxics in CKD Patients

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

Patients on a traditional renal diet often find that they are consuming a relatively "unhealthy diet," meaning the diet is low in fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grain, and dairy products.

Health Care Workers Should Promote Dietary Salt Reduction

Alison Steiber, PhD, RD, LD February 29, 2012

Historically, salt has been a commodity, a preservative, and a flavor enhancer. The salt shaker has a special place in most kitchens or dining room tables.

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 May Benefit 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.