Food Insecurity and Chronic Kidney Disease: Considerations for Practitioners

The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated existing health disparities related to food security status. Emerging literature suggests individuals with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) who are also food insecure have a greater likelihood of disease progression compared to food secure individuals. However, the complex relationship between CKD and food insecurity (FI) is under studied relative to other chronic conditions. The purpose of this practical application article is to summarize the recent literature on the social-economic, nutritional, to care through which FI may negatively impact health outcomes in individuals with CKD.
Source: Journal of Renal Nutrition - Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Tags: Practical Aspects Source Type: research