Nutrition therapy for chronic kidney disease
By: editors, Lynn K. Thomas, Jennifer Bohnstadt Othersen
Publisher: CRC Press
Published: 2012
Place of publication: Boca Raton
Language: eng
Number of pages: 308
ISBN-13: 9781439849491
Subjects: MEDICAL / Nephrology; Diseases; MEDICAL / Nutrition; Nutritional aspects; Kidneys; MEDICAL / Public Health; Diet therapy
Description: "This book presents variations in nutritional therapy through the five stages of chronic kidney disease. Chapters cover history of renal disease management and pathophysiology; electrolyte and acid-based disorders; acute renal disease; dialysis techniques; children/adolescents with chronic kidney disease; pregnancy with chronic kidney disease; bone and mineral disorders management; drug-nutrient/drug supplements; endocrine and lipid management; anemia management; enteral and parenteral support; nutrition post transplant; and establishing quality of life improvement parameters. The text links clinical applications to the Kidney Foundation Outcome Quality Initiative resources and provides dietary and supplement recommendations"--
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.