Nutrition Therapy for Chronic Kidney Disease

<p>Kidney disease is a global health concern that affects people of all ages and races. Based on the work of the National Kidney Foundation and the Kidney Disease: Improving Global Outcomes foundation guidelines have been developed outlining the parameters for patient care. <strong>Nutritional Therapy for Chronic Kidney Disease</strong> builds upon the discoveries made by these institutions and expands upon their recommendations to provide a comprehensive guidebook with practice protocols for individuals with kidney disease.</p><p>With chapters written by expert authors drawing on their own experiences the book: </p><li>Outlines the history of kidney disease and its treatment</li><li>Details the distinctions in nutrition therapy throughout the five stages of chronic kidney disease</li><li>Features precise recommendations for management of the complicated renal diet in acute kidney disease</li><li>Examines dietary concerns for pregnant women children persons with diabetes and post-transplant patients</li><li>Discusses the common metabolic pathologies associated with kidney disease including electrolyte and acid-based disorders bone and mineral disorders and chronic anemia</li><li>Includes chapters on obesity and physical activity quality of life improvement in chronic kidney disease and dietary counseling strategies</li><p>Reflecting the medical community’s emphasis on patient-centered care this volume provides a complete primer on the importance of diet in maintaining kidney health and provides practical guidance to caregivers charged with devising nutritional strategies for kidney patients.</p>