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Provided Courtesy of Nutrition411.com Early Kidney Disease and Diet: Just the Basics Contributed by Elaine M. Koontz, RD, LD/N Review Date 8/13 R-0627 Nutrition and Early Kidney Disease • It is recommended that all people with kidney disease see a registered dietitian • A registered dietitian’s expertise will help you plan a menu that meets your individual needs Protein and Early Kidney Disease • Protein—you may need to limit your protein intake to help you: – Preserve your kidney function – Prevent wastes from building up in your blood Protein and Early Kidney Disease (cont’d) • Protein is found in many foods, including: – – – – – – – – Beans, peas, and lentils Eggs Fish Meat Milk and milk products Nuts and seeds Poultry Soy products, such as tofu, miso, and tempeh Sodium and Early Kidney Disease • Fluids and sodium can build up in your body if you have kidney disease • This can cause: – Edema – High blood pressure Foods That Are High in Sodium • Bacon • Buttermilk • Canned meats and fish • Canned vegetables • Cheese • Chips, pretzels, and salted nuts • Flavoring packets for noodle or rice side dishes • Hot dogs and sausages • Ketchup, BBQ sauce, tartar sauce, and mustard • Luncheon meats • Meal-starter kits • Most restaurant and takeout food • Pasta sauces • Pickles and olives • Quick-cooking oats • Salted crackers • Sauerkraut • Soup • Soy sauce, taco sauce, teriyaki sauce, and Worcestershire sauce • Tomato and vegetable juices Phosphorus • People with kidney disease sometimes cannot excrete phosphorus – Phosphorus builds up in the blood – This results in loss of calcium from the bones – This also can cause calcium to build up in the blood vessels, joints, muscles, skin, and organs, which can result in: • Bone pain • Organ damage • Poor blood circulation • Skin ulcers Phosphorus (cont’d) • You may need to: – Take a phosphate binder with your meals – Strictly limit the amount of phosphorus that you consume Foods That Contain Phosphorus • Biscuits • Bran cereals • Cake • Caramels • Cheese • Cola, cocoa, bottled iced teas, and beer • Cottage cheese • Dried beans or peas • Granola • Ice Cream • Milk • Muffins • Nuts • Nut butters • Pudding • Soy milk • Oatmeal • Organ meats • Oysters and sardines • Pancakes • Waffles • Wheat germ • Yogurt Potassium • Potassium facts: – Important for helping your muscles and heart work properly – Too much or too little potassium is sometimes dangerous – Your doctor will monitor the level of potassium in your blood – If your potassium level is too high, you will need to restrict your intake of potassium-containing foods Fruits High in Potassium • Apricots • Bananas • Cantaloupe • Dates • Honeydew • Kiwi • Mangoes • Nectarines • Orange juice • Papayas • Prunes • Raisins Vegetables High in Potassium • Artichokes • Avocados • Beets, fresh • Brussels sprouts • Parsnips • Potatoes • Pumpkin • Spinach • Sweet potatoes • Tomato • Winter squash • Yams Other Sources of Potassium • Dried beans and peas • Milk • Milk products • Nuts • Salt substitutes Resources • National Kidney Foundation. Nutrition and Chronic Kidney Disease (Stages 1-4): Are You Getting What You Need? http://www.kidney.org/atoz/atozcopy.cfm?pdflink =NutriKidFail_Stage1-4.pdf. Published November 9, 2010. Accessed August 22, 2013.