Nutrition Therapy for Chronic Kidney Disease

This volume is based on the work of the National Kidney Foundation and the Kidney Disease: Improving Global Outcomes Foundation. It expands upon their recommendations to provide a comprehensive guidebook with practice protocols for individuals with kidney disease. The book discusses the common metabolic pathologies associated with this illness, including electrolyte and acid-based disorders, bone and mineral disorders, and chronic anemia, and includes chapters on obesity and physical activity, quality of life improvement in chronic kidney disease, and dietary counseling strategies.