A diaic diet plan applies to renal patients with compromised kidney functioning who are undergoing hemodialysis. An efficient plan can increase your dialysis success and overall health. Continual adjustments are needed to assure proper nutrition and bodily functioning throughout the dialysis process. Check with your renal dietitian or physician to develop an individualized plan.
Water Intake
Fluid consumption needs to be tightly regulated during dialysis. Some kidneys can remove extra fluid, while others cannot remove any, according to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. Excess fluid consumption can cause weight gain, increased blood pressure, increased heart rate and body swelling. Each patient has individualized daily fluid allotment requirements. Fruits and vegetables including tomatoes, lettuce, grapes, apples and celery contain large amounts of water. Other sources of water include ice cream, gelatin, canned soups and ice. Dietary sources need to be included in daily fluid intake figures.
Caution
Any diaic diet plan needs tight monitoring. Consuming improper levels of certain nutrients can be health-damaging. Excessive potassium can lead to poor heart functioning and even death, according to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. Excessive phosphorus can seep calcium from your skeletal system, resulting in weak bones and fractures. Insufficient phosphorus intake can result in itchy skin. Excessive sodium can cause thirst, body swelling and weight gain. Excessive fluids can cause weight gain, increased blood pressure and increased heart rate.
Specific Protein
Specific types of protein needs to be consumed. Protein helps protect your body from infection, repair and rebuild muscles and tissues, heal wounds and improve surgery recuperation. Eating lean protein sources will reduce chances of urea, a protein waste product, accumulating in your blood. Lean protein contains less urea than higher-fat protein sources. Excess urea causes sickness, according to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. Lean protein includes chicken, turkey, fish, fresh red meat, egg whites and eggs.
Weight Management
Maintaining an ideal weight is essential for any diaic diet plan, according to the National Kidney Foundation. Weight increases can be due to excessive calorie intake, lack of physical activity and/or fluid retention. Physical activity may be prescribed to burn calories and lose weight. Weight losses may be due to inefficient calorie intake. Additional calories can be prescribed to increase body weight. Weight management tools include daily morning weigh ins, meal planning, food diary and calorie counting.
Functions
The diaic diet plan performs a variety of functions during your dialysis. The diet assures you receive proper amounts of needed nutrients including phosphorus, protein, potassium, calcium, sodium and fluids, according to the National Kidney Foundation. Plans maintain proper caloric intake while maintaining a healthy body weight. Diaic diet plans reduce blood waste accumulation between treatments. Plans assure well-balanced, proper nutrient levels to lessen chances of developing illnesses while undergoing dialysis.
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