This book provides a comprehensive perspective of the emerging science in nutrition in kidney disease. It is written by a collaborative group of distinguished dietitians and physicians who have devoted their careers to the care of patients with kidney disease.

The field of kidney disease has evolved over the years to encompass a broad and sophisticated knowledge base. This book provides a comprehensive perspective of the emerging science in nutrition in kidney disease. It is written by a collaborative group of distinguished dietitians and physicians 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 book addresses kidney function in health and disease. It also provides in-depth information on the prevention of common disorders associated with chronic kidney disease, current treatment options based on the latest scientific evidence, and management. In addition, coverage presents the nutrition concerns of special needs populations as well as additional concerns such as complementary and alternative medicine, cultural issues affecting dietary adherence, and outcomes research.

Collaborative work between leading nephrologists and dieticians in the specialized field of kideney disease Case studies serve as a companion text in clinical education Logical systematic order of content with adequate chapter outlines and summaries indexing and referral to pertinent appendices Appendices comprise an extensive and carefully selected list of resources

Inhalt
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 14 in Adults.- Hypertension.- Diabetes Mellitus.- Dyslipidemias.- Chronic Kidney Disease During Stages 14 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.