Key findings and recommendations for children with CKD include those for:
- Protein
- Energy
- Electrolytes
- Vitamins and Minerals
1. Protein Recommendations
Avoiding excess dietary protein intake reduces the accumulation of nitrogenous waste and assists in lowering dietary phosphorus intake.
Protein-restricted Diets and the Progression of End-stage Kidney Disease
A diet providing the lowest safe protein intake for children (ranging from 1.1 g/kg/day