[Role of dietitian in prevention and treatment of early chronic kidney disease].

Mexico occupies one of the first places worldwide in terms of incidence and prevalence of end-stage renal disease (ESRD). As renal function decreases, morbi-mortality increases; therefore, early interventions could more positively influence on the evolution of disease and delay/avoid fatal outcome. Unfortunately, dietitian´s participation in treatment of patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) has been mainly focused on the late stages, when the goal of nutritional care is to manage complications, and preparation of patients to initiate dialysis.

[Model of chronic kidney disease care in primary health care].

Multidisciplinary attention models include the joined and coordinated participation of different professionals within the health team (physicians, nurses, social workers, dietitians, physical trainers, among others). A multidisciplinary approach facilitates and improves management of patients from early chronic kidney disease (CKD) in the primary health-care setting. This approach is a strategy for improving comprehensive care, initiating and maintaining healthy behaviors, promoting teamwork, eliminating barriers to achieve goals and improving the processes of care.