A VA Health Care Innovation: Healthier Kidneys Through Your Kitchen —Earlier Nutrition Intervention for Chronic Kidney Disease

To provide earlier nutrition intervention for chronic kidney disease (CKD), Veterans Administration (VA) Registered Dietitians (RDs) developed Healthier Kidneys Through Your Kitchen. In this program, Veterans with stage 3 CKD are identified and offered participation in a one-time class that explains CKD stages, nutrition, and physical activity to slow progression of CKD. Veterans learn about monitoring dietary protein and sodium and the importance of blood pressure and glucose control. Weight and waist circumference are measured.
Source: Journal of Renal Nutrition - Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Tags: Practical Aspects Source Type: research