Randomized controlled trial of nutritional counseling on body composition and dietary intake in severe CKD

• Published in: American journal of kidney diseases Vol. 51; no. 5; p. 748
• Main Authors: Campbell, Katrina L, Ash, Susan, Davies, Peter S W, Bauer, Judith D
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States 01.05.2008
• Subjects: Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Body Composition; Counseling; Diet; Diet Records; Diet Therapy; Female; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Nutrition Assessment; Nutritional Status; Renal Insufficiency, Chronic - diet therapy; Renal Insufficiency, Chronic - physiopathology

Progressive loss of kidney function results in an increased risk of malnutrition. Despite this, there is little evidence informing the impact of nutrition intervention on predialysis patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD; stages 4 and 5). Randomized controlled trial. 56 outpatients (men, 62%; me...