Title

Chronic Kidney Disease Evidence-Based Nutrition

Authoring Organization

Publication Month/Year

August 26, 2020

Last Updated Month/Year

October 17, 2024

Document Type

Guideline

External Publication Status

Published

Country of Publication

US

Document Objectives

The overall objective of the 2020 CKD Guideline  is to provide medical nutrition therapy (MNT) guidelines for patients with kidney disease to assess, prevent and treat protein-energy wasting, mineral and electrolyte disorders, and other metabolic disorders that are associated with kidney disease. The target population is adults with chronic kidney disease: Stages 1-5, including dialysis and post-kidney transplant. The expert workgroup was divided into three groups and each group concentrated their efforts on the subtopics of Macronutrients; Micronutrients; Electrolytes; Assessment: Nutritional Status, Dietary Intake, Energy Requirements; Medical Nutrition Therapy; and Dietary Patterns. 

Target Patient Population

Adults with kidney disease

Inclusion Criteria

Male, Female, Adult, Older adult

Health Care Settings

Ambulatory

Intended Users

Dietician nutritionist, nurse, nurse practitioner, physician, physician assistant, social worker

Scope

Management

Diseases/Conditions (MeSH)

D007674 - Kidney Diseases

Keywords

nutrition, chronic kidney disease