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[Nutrition in chronic kidney disease]
Pilar Riobó Serván, Inmaculada Moreno Ruiz1
1Hospital Universitario Infanta Leonor.
Nutricion Hospitalaria
|August 2, 2019
Summary
Protein-calorie malnutrition is common in chronic kidney disease (CKD) and predicts poor outcomes. This review covers CKD malnutrition causes and management, focusing on nutritional support during dialysis.
Area of Science:
- Nephrology
- Clinical Nutrition
- Internal Medicine
Background:
- Protein-calorie malnutrition is a significant comorbidity in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD).
- Malnutrition in CKD is a strong predictor of increased morbidity and mortality.
- Understanding the causes and management of malnutrition is crucial for improving patient outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the causes of protein-calorie malnutrition in chronic kidney disease patients.
- To discuss effective management strategies for malnutrition in CKD.
- To emphasize the role of nutritional supplementation during the dialysis process.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of causes and management of protein-calorie malnutrition in CKD.
- Focus on oral and parenteral nutritional supplementation.
- Specific consideration of nutritional support during hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis.
Main Results:
- Identified key factors contributing to malnutrition in CKD.
- Outlined various nutritional intervention strategies.
- Highlighted the importance of tailored nutritional support for dialysis patients.
Conclusions:
- Addressing protein-calorie malnutrition is essential for managing chronic kidney disease.
- Nutritional supplementation, both oral and parenteral, plays a vital role.
- Optimized nutritional management, particularly during dialysis, can improve CKD patient prognosis.
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