Dietary Guidelines for Adults Starting on Hemodialysis

2015-10-12 10:41

Here we will mostly introduce dietary guidelines for adults starting on hemodialysis for you, hoping it is beneficial and helpful for you. Please see the following details:

1. salt or sodium

They should avoid much salt food because low salt and sodium can help manage blood pressure and reduce weight gains between dialysis sessions. In addition, using some substitute for salt in daily life is suggested.

2. protein

People on dialysis need to eat a little more protein. Protein can help maintain blood protein levels and improve health. High protein food (meat, fish, poultry, fresh pork, or eggs) are beneficial for patients with dialysis.

3. grains

Grains, cereals, and breads are a good source of calories. But if you are overweight, you should limit these food in life.

4. milk

Most dairy foods are rich in phosphorus, thus patients with dialysis should limit intake of milk, yogurt, and cheese

5. vegetables and fruits

Vegetables and fruits are beneficial for patients with dialysis, because rich vitamins are contained in these foods. But high phosphorus or potassium food should be avoided in diet.

The above should be followed by adults starting on hemodialysis, if you have any question or doubt, please leave a message or contact online doctors anytime. Reply will be given very fast for you.

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