Phosphorus additives. A problem for ESRD patients and the public.

These considerations strongly suggest that a mixed composition of dietary animal and plant foods should be encouraged in a diet for patients with CKD, whereas the intake of processed foods should be limited. Of course, it is most important to restrict intake of phosphorus in all of its forms in the diet of CKD patients

CKD dietitians can make a difference--but referrals are the missing link.

The best-case scenario would be to have an immediate response to the CKD Stage 1 patient who is showing signs of proteinuria (of course, it is important that the PCP makes sure these tests are done regularly). It has long been know that ace inhibitors and/or angiotensin 2 receptor blockers can reduce proteinuria. If the PCP doesn't do the urinalysis, an opportunity to intervene is lost.

Immediate and delayed memory recall patterns of chronic hemodialysis adult hispanic patients.

Objective: To determine the most effective time to administer nutrition education to hemodialysis patients by evaluating memory recall scores before, during, and after treatment.

Design: Prospective, quasi experimental cohort.

Subjects: Sixty-two adult Hispanic hemodialysis patients (38 men and 24 women, 29 <65 years of age and 32 >65 years of age).