If he/she is on dialysis and what kind of dialysis (hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis)

If he/she has had a kidney transplant.

Your dietitian will help you and your child understand why changes are needed and how to make the changes. It is important to work closely with your child’s dietitian. Because your child’s appetite may change throughout the course of kidney failure, it is important to remember that understanding and patience provide the best chance of success at meal time.

The nutrients most often affected in kidney disease are:

Sodium Potassium

Phosphorus Protein

Calories Fluid

Balancing these nutrients in a healthy diet can be confusing at first. Not all nutrients need to be changed at once. As kidney function decreases, the diet