Nutrition for Chronic Kidney Disease in Children On this page: -
What is chronic kidney disease (CKD)? - Why is nutrition
important for children with CKD? - Why is energy important for
children with CKD? - Why is knowing about protein important for
children with CKD? - Why is knowing about sodium important for
children with CKD? - Why is knowing about potassium important
for children with CKD? - Why is knowing about phosphorus
important for children with CKD? - Why is regulating fluid
intake important for children with CKD? - What are some special
problems for infants with CKD? - How can understanding and
keeping track of lab reports help a child with CKD make healthy
food choices? - Points to Remember - Hope through Research -
Additional Reading - For More Information What is chronic kidney
disease (CKD)? Chronic kidney disease is any disease that causes
the kidneys to function less efficiently over a long period of
time. In the early stages of CKD, the kidneys continue to work.
They just don’t do their job