What is the impact of a low-protein diet on the progression of chronic renal failure in children?
A 1997 study by the European Study Group of Nutritional Treatment of Chronic Renal Failure in Childhood found that a low-protein diet may slow the progression of chronic renal failure in children. The study found that children who ate a low-protein diet experienced a slower decline in their renal function, as well as a decrease in the incidence of proteinuria compared to those who ate a regular protein diet. Additionally, the group found that children with the lowest protein intake had the lowest rate of renal failure progression. While the diet was found to be beneficial, the authors noted that further research is needed to confirm these findings.  