Nutrition in Children with Chronic Kidney Disease: How to thrive

The nutritional status and management of children with CKD are complex and require a combined pediatric nephrology team work approach with physicians, nutritionists, nurses, and physical/occupational therapists. Prospective observational studies such as Children with CKD (CKiD) in the US, the 4C study in Europe and the International Pediatric Peritoneal Dialysis Network (IPPN) have advanced the field. However, most recommendations and guidelines from international task forces such as Kidney Diseases Improving Global Outcomes (KDIGO) and Pediatric Renal Nutrition Taskforce (PRNT) are opinion- rather than evidence-based.
Source: Journal of Renal Nutrition - Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Source Type: research