It is important to strive for healthy eating. For dialysis patients, a proper diet can help maintain energy, bone health, heart health, and strength. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) Senior Healthrecommends that individuals who receive hemodialysis should monitor the amount of liquids they drink and avoid foods that are high in sodium, potassium, and phosphorus. All types of dialysis remove protein from an individual’s body, so it is important to eat protein-rich foods like meat and eggs. NIH also recommends that dialysis patients speak with the renal dietician at their dialysis center or transplant clinic to learn more about their specific dietary needs and develop a meal plan to support their treatment. |
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