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Managing diet for kidney failure patients on dialysis is complex due to the food environment. Nutritional science and technology offer new solutions, but evidence quality remains a challenge for effective kidney nutrition care.

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  • Bridging the gap between research and clinical application in dialysis nutrition is crucial.
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