The dietary management of potassium in children with CKD stages 2 –5 and on dialysis—clinical practice recommendations from the Pediatric Renal Nutrition Taskforce

We describe the assessment of dietary potassium intake, requirements for potassium in healthy children, and the dietary management of hypo- and hyperkalemia in children with CKD2–5D. Common potassium containing foods are described and approaches to adjusting potas sium intake that can be incorporated into everyday practice discussed. Given the poor quality of evidence available, a Delphi survey was conducted to seek consensus from international experts. Statements with a low grade or those that are opinion-based must be carefully considered and adapted to ind ividual patient needs, based on the clinical judgment of the treating physician and dietitian. These CPRs will be regularly audited and updated by the PRNT.
Source: Pediatric Nephrology - Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research