Currently available handouts for low phosphorus diets in chronic kidney disease continue to restrict plant proteins and minimally processed dairy products.

The 2020 KDOQI guidelines recommend adjusting phosphorus intake achieve and maintain normal serum phosphorus levels for adults living with chronic kidney disease (CKD). These guidelines also recommend considering the dietary source of phosphorus as different sources have different bioavailability, however phosphorus food lists are not provided. Therefore, the aim of this study was to investigate the current teaching materials in Canada regarding low phosphorus diet.
Source: Journal of Renal Nutrition - Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Tags: Original Research Source Type: research