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