Nutrition in Kidney Disease

The field of kidney disease has evolved over the years to encompass a broad and sophisticated knowledge base. There has been a proliferation of scientific information and technical advances in the field. In Nutrition in Kidney Disease, the authors provide a comprehensive perspective of the emerging science in nutrition in kidney disease. This important book is written by a collaborative group of distinguished dietitians and physicians in the specialized field of kidney disease and clinical nutrition, who have devoted their careers to the care of patients with kidney disease. At the end of key chapters, case studies assess knowledge of the subject within the context of didactic curriculums.

"The field of kidney disease has evolved over the years to encompass a broad and sophisticated knowledge base. There has been a proliferation of scientific information and technical advances in the field. In Nutrition in Kidney Disease, the authors provide a comprehensive perspective of the emerging science in nutrition in kidney disease. This important book is written by a collaborative group of distinguished dietitians and physicians in the specialized field of kidney disease and clinical nutrition, who have devoted their careers to the care of patients with kidney disease. At the end of key chapters, case studies assess knowledge of the subject within the context of didactic curriculums.

Foundations for Clinical Practice and Overview.- Kidney Function in Health and Disease.- Historical Perspective of Nutrition in Kidney Disease.- The Changing Demographics of Chronic Kidney Disease in the US and Worldwide.- Nutrition Assessment in Chronic Kidney Disease.- Chronic Kidney Disease During Stages 1-4 in Adults.- Hypertension.- Diabetes Mellitus.- Dyslipidemias.- Chronic Kidney Disease During Stages 1-4 in Adults.- Nutrition and Pharmacologic Approaches.- Chronic Kidney Disease (Stage 5) in Adults.- Dialysis.- Transplantation.- Chronic Kidney Disease (Stage 5) in Adults.- Protein-Energy Malnutrition.- Nutrition Support.- Anemia Management.- Bone and Mineral Metabolism and Disease.- Chronic Diseases.- Nutrition in Chronic Disease in Special Needs Populations.- Pregnancy.- Infancy, Childhood and Adolescence.- The Aging Adult.- Nutrition in Chronic Disease in Special Needs Populations.- Acute Renal Failure.- Nephrotic Syndrome.- Kidney Stones.- Additional Nutritional Considerations in Kidney Disease.- Dietary Supplements.- Issues Affecting Dietary Adherence.- Outcomes Research.- Suggested Resources for the Practitioner.