Nutritional status disorders in chronic kidney disease: a guide for physicians.

The manual presents modern information on the clinical picture, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of nutritional status disorders in patients with chronic kidney disease. It provides a general strategy of dietary recommendations aimed at slowing the progression of chronic kidney disease and delaying the onset of dialysis treatment, as well as improving the quality of life of patients. The manual includes diet options for patients with chronic kidney disease at pre-dialysis stages, regular hemodialysis, and continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis. Principles of diet therapy for patients with acute kidney injury are also defined. This edition is intended for nephrologists, therapists, general practitioners, and clinical residents. 2nd revised and expanded edition.