Table 1 Schedule of nutrition assessment, education and advice provided by renal dietitian and exercise physiologist (intensive nutrition intervention group)

Months 1 - 3

Fortnightly review with dietitian to undertake initial assessments, determine progress, goals and adherence to recommendations

Full review of dietary intake and adequacy of adherence to recommendations to be undertaken at 1 month and 3 months (including 3-day food diary and analysis)

Exercise advice (including a consultation with an exercise physiologist at 8 and 12 weeks to provide tailored advice) regarding physical activity and a review of physical activity adherence

Months 4 - 6

Monthly review with dietitian to assess progress, goals and adherence to recommendations, and give further education and advice as appropriate

Full review of dietary intake and adequacy of adherence to recommendations to be undertaken at 6 months (including 3-day food diary and analysis)

Exercise advice (including a consultation with an exercise physiologist at 6 months to provide tailored advice) regarding physical activity and a review of physical activity adherence

Months 7 - 12

Bi - monthly review with dietitian to assess progress, goals and adherence to recommendations, and give further education and advice as appropriate

A final review of diet history and adequacy of adherence to recommendations to be undertaken at 12 months (including 3-day food diary and analysis)

Exercise advice to promote adequate physical activity and review of physical activity adherence