MNT Nephrotic Syndrome

Energy: 35 kcal/ kg (IBW) for adults

              100 - 150 kcal/ kg for children

Protein: 0.8 - 1g / kg.  ( 50% HBV)

Fat: 25 - 35% 

        <7% saturated fat

        < 200mg cholesterol

CHO: 50 - 60 %

Na: individualized according to HTA and edema 

K+: individualized according to lab results, may be replaced in case of diuretics 

Phosphorus: individualized based on lab results

Ca: individualized , ~ 800 - 1200 mg/d

Fluids: based on urine output 

Multivitamin supplements is recommended to prevent deficiencies. 

Nephrotic Syndrome

Medical Nutrition Therapy for GERD & Esophagitis

- Avoid large high-fat meals

- Avoid eating at least 3 to 4 hours before retiring 

- Avoid smoking 

- Avoid alcoholic beverages 

- Avoid caffeine containing foods and beverages

- Stay up-right and avoid vigorous activity soon after eating 

- Avoid tight-fitting clothing, especially after a meal

- Consume a healthy, nutritionally complete diet with adequate fiber

- Avoid acidic and highly spiced foods when inflammation exists

- Lose weight if overweight 

Risk factors for CVD

Modifiable Lifestyle Factors:

- poor diet quality

- physical inactivity

- stress

- tobacco use

Controllable risk factors:

- diabetes

- hypertension

- metabolic syndrome 

- obesity

Non-modifiable risk factors:

- age and sex

- family history

- menopausal status

USDA MyPyramid Food Guide

~ Make at least half of the grain selections whole grains.

~ Choose a variety of vegetables each day, and choose from all five subgroups several times a week.

~ Consume a variety of fruits and no more than one-half of the recommended intake as fruit juice.

~ Make fat-free or low-fat choices when it comes to dairy products.  Choose lactose-free products or other calcium-rich foods if you don't consume milk. 

~ Make lean or low-fat choices concerning meat, poultry, fish, legumes, eggs, and nuts. Prepare them with little, or no, added fat. 

~ Select the recommended amounts of oils. 

~ Limit intakes of food and beverages with solid fats and added sugars. 

Fat loss benefits

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