Nutritional management of renal disease

Paediatr Nurs. 1999 May;11(4):37-42; quiz 43.

Abstract

This article discusses the nutritional management of children with chronic renal failure and renal replacement therapy. It is important to remember that there is no set diet for the treatment of renal disease. Diets are prescribed for each individual child and must be reviewed regularly.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Kidney Failure, Chronic / diet therapy*
  • Kidney Failure, Chronic / nursing
  • Male
  • Nutritional Requirements
  • Nutritional Support / methods*
  • Nutritional Support / nursing
  • Pediatric Nursing / methods
  • Peritoneal Dialysis / nursing
  • Renal Dialysis / nursing