Comparison of the Availability and Cost of Foods Compatible With a Renal Diet Versus an Unrestricted Diet Using the Nutrition Environment Measures Survey

Hemodialysis patients' ability to access food that is both compatible with a renal diet and affordable is affected by the local food environment. Comparisons of the availability and cost of food items suitable for the renal diet versus a typical unrestricted diet were completed using the standard Nutrition Environment Measures Survey and a renal diet –modified Nutrition Environment Measures Survey.

Source: Journal of Renal Nutrition - March 6, 2017 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Catherine M. Sullivan, Julie A. Pencak, Darcy A. Freedman, Anne M. Huml, Janeen B. Le ón, Jeanette Nemcek, Jacqueline Theurer, Ashwini R. Sehgal Tags: Original Research Source Type: research