October 19, 2013
Managing a Renal Diet – Helpful Tips
What does a renal diet consist of?
Kidney function is essential in removing waste material from your body that you consume when you eat. The kidneys eliminate waste products such as dietary protein called urea, as well as excess sodium, potassium and phosphate. When your kidney function is impaired, you may accumulate these products in your system, which can cause your body harm. Your doctor will recommend that you adhere to a strict “Renal Diet” to lessen this accumulation and its effects.
A simple guide to a renal diet:
Low potassium diet (Based on 2000 mg potassium per day diet restriction)
| HIGH POTASSIUM FOODS(AVOID)
(greater than 201 mg of potassium per serving) |
LOW POTASSIUM FOODS
(less than or equal to 200 mg of potassium per serving) |
RECOMMENDED SERVING SIZE
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Low sodium diet (Based on 2000 mg sodium per day diet restriction)
| HIGH SODIUM FOODS (AVOID)
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LOW SODIUM FOODS | RECOMMENDED SERVING SIZE
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Low phosphorus diet (Based on 1000mg of phosphorus per day diet restriction)
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*Calcium-rich foods can increase your phosphorus level*
Low protein diet (Based on 7-8 ounces or 70-80 grams of protein per day diet restriction)
| HIGH PROTEIN
(One ounce of meat or meat equivalent contains: 7 grams of protein) |
LOW PROTEIN | RECOMMENDED SERVING SIZE
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Animal Source:
Dairy Products
Other
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Plant Source:
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