Table 4. Summary of nutritional treatment in CKD
– The best time to start the nutritional treatment in CKD is
unknown.
– The best nutritional treatment in CKD is unknown.
– From early stages of CKD several metabolic derangements
and cardiovascular risk factors appear associated with uremia,
which are corrected by the nutritional treatment.
– Nutritional treatment in CKD represents a major part of the
conservative treatment.
– Since the first visit, CKD patients have to be educated about a
healthy diet (low salt, low saturated fats, high fibers, low
energy).
– Protein restriction has to be progressively increased
according to CKD stages.
– Physical activity should complement the nutritional
treatment.