| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3856124 | Journal of Renal Nutrition | 2011 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
Very low protein diets are capable of sustaining mean lean and body cell mass for an extended period in patients with chronic kidney disease stages late III-V. However, intercurrent illness and periods of spontaneous reduction in caloric and protein intake markedly increase the risk for malnutrition. Use of these diets requires regular clinical monitoring by nephrologists and renal dietitians, with particular attention to nutritional surveillance, dietary protein and energy intake, and body composition changes.
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