Nutrition support to address protein, caloric, vitamin, and mineral needs in dialysis patients

Nutrition support in dialysis patients refers to the clinical practice of optimizing dietary intake of proteins, calories, vitamins, and minerals to counteract the effects of kidney failure and dialysis-related nutritional losses. This intervention is managed by renal dietitians and involves restricting certain nutrients such as sodium, potassium, and phosphorus, while encouraging adequate high-quality protein and energy intake to prevent malnutrition and protein-energy wasting. Approaches include tailored meal plans, use of oral nutritional supplements, and monitoring of biomarkers such as serum albumin to guide therapy. Key safety concerns include the risk of abnormal electrolyte levels and fluid overload, necessitating ongoing dietary counseling and adjustment[1][2].

Other names

Nutrition support in dialysisRenal nutrition therapyDialysis nutrition intervention