A practical approach to dietary interventions for nondialysis-dependent CKD patients: the experience of a reference nephrology center in Brazil

Table 4 Foods with high energy content and low amount of protein

	Amount (g)	Household measure	Energy (kcal)	Protein (g)
Cooked cassava	130	3 medium pieces	154	1.2
Cassava flour	40	2 table spoons	142	0.7
Vegetable oils	8	1 table spoon	71	0
Margarine/butter^a	5	1 tea spoon	36	0
Table cream (17 to 20 % fat)^a	20	1 table spoon	50	0.5
Sugar^b	10	1 tea spoon	39	0
Honey^b	14	1 tea spoon	43	0
Marmelade^b	30	1 medium slice	82	0

^aThese foods should be avoided by patients with hyperlipidemia
^bThese foods should be avoided by patients with diabetes and/or hypertriglyceridemia

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