Nutrition interventions to address cardiovascular outcomes in chronic kidney disease.

Adv Chronic Kidney Dis

Loyola University Medical Center, Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, 2160 S First Avenue, Maywood, IL 60153, USA.

Published: October 2004

The high mortality in chronic kidney disease has been linked to cardiovascular risk and these patients are considered at high risk. Dietary intervention can directly address nutritional risk factors in lipid management, calcium-phorphorus balance, and body composition to reduce risk of cardiovascular disease. Nutrient intake can also indirectly address less overt risks of dental health, nutritional supplements, and compliance issues.

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