Handbook of Nutrition and the Kidney

A practical overview of the nutritional principles and pathophysiologic concepts specific to patients with renal disease. This third edition is revised and updated. Important points are bulleted and highlighted for quick reference and tables are provided to support and clarify the material. Discussion is offered for actual dietary therapy of patients with renal disease, including menus and lists of supplements that can be used to enhance compliance. This edition also covers the new topic areas of: the impact of abnormal lipid metabolism; requirements for trace minerals and vitamins; and methods for assessing the adequacy of nutritional intervention in uremia.