Nutrition therapy for chronic kidney disease / editors, Lynn K. Thomas, Jennifer Bohnstadt Othersen. - Boca Raton : CRC Press, 2012. - xiv, 294 p. : ill. ; 27 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

"This book presents variations in nutritional therapy through the five stages of chronic kidney disease. Chapters cover history of renal disease management and pathophysiology; electrolyte and acid-based disorders; acute renal disease; dialysis techniques; children/adolescents with chronic kidney disease; pregnancy with chronic kidney disease; bone and mineral disorders management; drug-nutrient/drug supplements; endocrine and lipid management; anemia management; enteral and parenteral support; nutrition post transplant; and establishing quality of life improvement parameters. The text links clinical applications to the Kidney Foundation Outcome Quality Initiative resources and provides dietary and supplement recommendations"--

9781439849491 (hardback)

2011052594


Kidneys--Diseases--Nutritional aspects.
Kidneys--Diseases--Diet therapy.
MEDICAL / Nephrology.
MEDICAL / Nutrition.
MEDICAL / Public Health.

RC903 / .N878 2012

616.6/1