Encyclopedia of Diets - A Guide to Health and Nutrition

Research and general acceptance

The kidney diet is the accepted diet for people with
kidney disease, especially those patients who are on
dialysis. The is little or no debate that it is essential for
patients experiencing kidney failure to closely monitor

their diet. A doctor may also prescribe other treat-

ments in addition to a special diet.

Resources

BOOKS

Mitzimberg, Judy.Dialysis Diet.Glendale, AZ: Omni-

graphics, 2006.

Shannon, Joyce Brennfleck ed.Diet and Nutrition Source-

book.Detroit, MI: Omnigraphics, 2006.

Willis, Alicia P. ed.Diet Therapy Research Trends.

New York: Nova Science, 2007.

ORGANIZATIONS

American Dietetic Association. 120 South Riverside Plaza,

Suite 2000, Chicago, Illinois 60606-6995. Telephone:

(800) 877-1600. Website:<http://www.eatright.org>

National Kidney Foundation. 30 East 33rd Street, New

York, NY 10016. Telephone: (800) 622-9010. Website:

<http://www.kidney.org>

OTHER

Culinary Kidney Cooks2007.<http://www

.culinarykidneycooks.com>(April 7, 2007).

Helen Davidson

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QUESTIONS TO ASK THE

DOCTOR

 What kinds of foods should I avoid?

 What kinds of foods are best for me?

 How severe is my kidney failure?

 When should I begin consulting a renal

dietician?

 Should I consider eating during dialysis?

 How will I know what levels of sodium,

potassium, fluid, phosphorus, and protein are

right for me?

 Are there any sign or symptoms that might

indicate a problem while on this diet?

Kidney diet