Nutritional assessment and management of children with chronic renal insufficiency.

Authors
Tolsa, CB Kuizon, BD Salusky, IB
Citation
Cb. Tolsa et al., Nutritional assessment and management of children with chronic renal insufficiency., ARCH PED, 6(10), 1999, pp. 1092-1100
Citations number
56
Categorie Soggetti
Pediatrics
Journal title
ARCHIVES DE PEDIATRIE
ISSN journal
0929693X → ACNP
Volume
6
Issue
10
Year of publication
1999
Pages
1092 - 1100
Database
ISI
SICI code
0929-693X(199910)6:10<1092:NAAMOC>2.0.ZU;2-Y
Abstract
Since malnutrition is a well: recognized problem in children with chronic r enal failure, nutritional management of these children is essential. This r eview describes methods far nutritional assessment and suggests guidelines for providing maximal dietary support in children with chronic renal insuff iciency. Optimal nutritional management includes an adequate caloric and pr otein intake, a restriction of phosphorus intake and an appropriate intake of electrolytes and vitamins (C) 1999 Editions scientifiques et medicales E lsevier SAS.