Malnutrition in patients with chronic kidney disease

• DOI: 10.4236/ojim.2012.22018
• Publication Date: 2012-06-20T03:16:02Z
• Authors: Sungjin Chung; Eun Sil Koh; Seok Joon Shin; Cheol Whee Park
• Keywords: Clinical Practice

Malnutrition is a major issue in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD), adversely affecting morbidity, mortality, functional activity and patients' quality of life. Our knowledge the pathogenic mechanisms malnutrition CKD, including endstage renal disease, has been improved. This led to development clinical practice guidelines for nutritional care CKD which provide framework issues facing physiccians. Extensive research field nutrition resulted formation general guidelines, although some uncertainties still exist on best therapeutic or preventive options uremic malnutrition. It important search actively since early diagnosis treatment can improve prognosis reduce monetary costs connected treatment.