Affiliation:
1. Department of Pediatrics, Hospital Universitario Central de Asturias, 33011 Oviedo, Spain
2. Pediatric Research, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Principado de Asturias, 33011 Oviedo, Spain
3. Medicine Área, Universidad de Oviedo, 33006 Oviedo, Spain
Abstract
Background: An unbalanced dietary pattern, characterized by high animal protein content: may worsen metabolic control, accelerate renal deterioration and consequently aggravate the stage of the chronic kidney disease (CKD) in pediatric patients with this condition. Aim: to assess the effect of a registered dietitian (RD) intervention on the CKD children’s eating habits. Methods: Anthropometric and dietetic parameters, obtained at baseline and 12 months after implementing healthy eating and nutrition education sessions, were compared in 16 patients (50% girls) of 8.1 (1–15) years. On each occasion, anthropometry, 3-day food records and a food consumption frequency questionnaire were carried out. The corresponding relative intake of macro- and micronutrients was contrasted with the current advice by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) and with consumption data obtained using the Spanish dietary guidelines. Student’s paired t-test, Wilcoxon test and Mc Nemar test were used. Results: At Baseline 6% were overweight, 69% were of normal weight and 25% were underweight. Their diets were imbalanced in macronutrient composition. Following nutritional education and dietary intervention 63%, 75% and 56% met the Dietary Reference Values requirements for fats, carbohydrates and fiber, respectively, but not significantly. CKD children decreased protein intake (p < 0.001), increased dietary fiber intake at the expense of plant-based foods consumption (p < 0.001) and a corresponding reduction in meat, dairy and processed food intake was noticed. There were no changes in the medical treatment followed or in the progression of the stages. Conclusions: RD-led nutrition intervention focused on good dieting is a compelling helpful therapeutic tool to improve diet quality in pediatric CKD patients.
Funder
Fundación Nutrición y Crecimiento
Subject
Food Science,Nutrition and Dietetics
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