Table 1 Protocol of nutrition care

Parameters of nutritional assessment

- Body weight and height

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- Body mass index

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- Waist circumference

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- Handgrip strength

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- 7-point subjective global assessment (SGA)

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- Diet history

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- Midarm circumference

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- Triceps skinfold thickness

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- Midarm muscle circumference

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- Diet history and 3-day food records

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- Protein equivalent of nitrogen appearance

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Laboratory parameters

- Serum urea and creatinine

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- Sodium and potassium

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- Calcium, phosphorus, parathyroid hormone, total alkaline phosphatase and 25(OH) vitamin D

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- Hemoglobin, iron, transferrin and ferritin

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- Bicarbonate and pH

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- Lipid profile

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- Fasting glucose and HbA1C

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- 24 h urinary urea (when requested)

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Dietary approaches

- Focus on controlling protein intake by providing lists of protein equivalent food choices.

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- Individualized dietary plan.

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- Lists of protein and energy equivalent food choices.

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- Lists of foods with low and high potassium content.

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- Tips for reducing sodium intake.

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Follow-up

Same day of the nephrologist visit or on a separate day depending on nutritional condition.

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