Suggested Diet for Chronnic Nephritis Patients

what are the suggested foods for chronic nephritis patients? this is a common question for all the chronic nephritis patients. as we know, all the kidney disease patients should keep a well planed diet, which can help reduce the kidney burden and protect the kidney fuction. so chronic nephritis patients also need to make a well planed diet in their daily life.

here are the suggested diet for chronic nephritis patients.

(1) the supply of the protein. Dietary treatment of chronic nephritis should be determined according to the degree of renal impairment protein intake, if longer duration, renal damage is not severe, the protein in food is not strictly limited, but not more than 1 gram per kilogram of body weight per day, quality protein to reach more than 50%.

(2) As part of the patient to limit the protein which is necessary to supply thermal energy as the main source of carbohydrates and fats, and the labor intensity of the energy supply as the reference. The rest were adult daily supply of 126 kJ to 147 kJ (30 kcal to 35 kcal) / kg body weight. And activities to meet the needs of patients

(3) control of sodium intake. Severe edema and hypertension, to control the amount of sodium in the following 2 g / day, or even give salt-free diet, generally salt is appropriate.

(4) should be given plenty of vitamins, especially vitamin C, because patients with chronic nephritis may have anemia, vitamin C can increase the absorption of iron, so should eat tomatoes, green leafy vegetables, fresh dates, watermelon, Xinlimei radish, cucumber, watermelon, oranges, kiwi fruit and natural juices and other foods.


(5) poor appetite may add vitamin C preparations; should also be multi-vitamin B and folic acid-rich foods, such as animal offal, green leafy vegetables and other foods, helps to correct anemia. Hyperkalemia when to eat high potassium foods, fruits and vegetables should be carefully selected. Chronic nephritis patients should not eat sugar drinks and spicy foods.