Kidney failure awareness

PROTIEN AND CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE:

Protein is one of the building blocks of your body. Your body needs protein to grow, heal and stay healthy.

Having too little PROTIEN can cause your skin , hair and nails to be weak.

But having too much PROTEIN can also be a problem. To stay healthy and help you feel your best , you may need to adjust how much PROTEIN you eat.

The amount of PROTEIN you should have depends on your body size, activity level and health concerns.

Some doctors recommend that people with kidney disease limit PROTEIN or change their source of PROTEIN.
This is because a diet very high in protein can make the kidneys work harder and may cause more damage .

Ask your doctor or dietitian how much PROTEIN you should have and what the best sources of PROTEIN are for you.

Use the table below to learn which foods are low or high in PROTEIN.
Keep in mind that just because a food is low in PROTEIN, it is not healthy to eat unlimited amount.

LOWER-PROTIEN FOODS:

• Bread

• Fruits

• Vegetables

• Pasta

• Rice

HIGHER-PROTIEN FOODS:

• Red meat

• Poultry

• Fish

• Eggs

BEST DIET FOR KIDNEY PATIENTS.

WHAT IS SODIUM?

Sodium is a mineral found naturally in the foods and is the major part of table salt.

WHAT ARE THE EFFECTS OF EATING TOO MUCH SODIUM?

When your kidneys are not healthy, extra sodium and fluid buildup in your body. This can cause:

▶ Swollen ankles

▶ Puffiness

▶ High blood pressure

▶ Shortness of breath

▶ Fluid around your heart/ lungs

HOW DOES THE BODY GETS PHOSPHORUS?

Phosphorus is absorbed in the small intestines and stored in the bones.
Healthy kidneys get rid of the extra amounts not needed in the body.

It is recommended that healthy adults get between 800 mg and 1,200 mg of phosphorus each day.
A balanced, and nutritious diet provide plenty of phosphorus, because it's found naturally in so many foods.

TIPS TO HELP KEEP PHOSPHORUS AT SAFE LEVELS:

* Know what foods are lower in phosphorus

* Pay close attention to serving size

* Eat smaller portion of foods that are high in protein at meals and for sneaks

* Eat fresh fruits and vegetables

* Ask your physician about using phosphate binders at meals time

* Keep a food journal

WHAT IS PHOSPHORUS AND IT'S ROLE IN THE HUMAN BODY?

Phosphorus is a mineral that is critical in bone maintenance and development. About 85% of the phosphorus in the body is in bones. Phosphorus is the body's next most abundant mineral after calcium. The body uses phosphorus including:

• To form strong bones and teeth
• Maintain a normal pH balance
• Get oxygen to tissues
• Create energy
• Change protein, fat and carbohydrate into energy
• Develope connective tissues and organs
• Move muscles
• Produce harmones
• Use B Vitamin

WHAT IS POTASSIUM AND IT'S ROLE IN THE BODY?

Potassium is a mineral found in many of the foods we eat and is also found in naturally in the body.
Potassium plays a role keeping the heartbeat regular and the muscles working correctly.
Potassium is also necessary for maintaining fluid and electrolyte balance in the bloodstream.
The kidney help to keep the right amount of potassium in your body and they expel access amounts into the urine.

WHY SHOULD KIDNEY PATIENTS MONITOR THEIR POTASSIUM INTAKE?

When the kidney fail, they can no longer remove access potassium, so the potassium levels build up in the body.
High potassium in the blood is called Hyperkalemia which can cause:

• Muscle weakness

• An irregular heart beat

• Slow pulse

• Heart attack

• Death

DIET OF CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE PATIENTS.

You may need to changes to your diet when you have chronic kidney disease. These changes may include limiting fluids, eating a low-proteit diet, limiting salt, potassium, Phosphorus, and other electrolytes, and getting enough calories if you are losing weight.

You may need to alter your diet more if your kidney disease gets worse, or if you need dialysis.

FUNCTION OF KIDNEY-FRIENDLY DIET.

The purpose of kidney-friendly diet is to keep the level of electrolytes, minerals, and fluid in your body balanced when you have chronic kidney disease or are on dialysis.