Chronic Kidney Disease patients not on dialysis: The Low Protein Diet prescribed as a Medication

The 2020 Kidney Disease Outcome Quality Initiative (KDOQI) Clinical Practice Guideline for Nutrition in chronic kidney disease (CKD) recommends protein restriction in these patients in stages 3 to 5 (not on dialysis), provided they are metabolically stable, with the goal to delay kidney failure and improve quality of life.

Educational Objectives

Educational Aim:
The aim of this article is to review an approach to implementing of Low Protein Diets (LPDs) similarly to a drug prescription, by considering its indications, contra-indications, mechanism of action, dosages, unwanted side effects, and special warnings. Following this framework, this article discusses the benefits and potential harms of LPDs as a cornerstone in CKD management

Educational Outcomes:
Upon completion of this module practitioners should have a clear understanding of:

1. What Is a Low Protein Diet

2. Types and Dosages of LPDs
3. Mechanism of Action of LPDs
4. Indications of LPDs
5. Contraindications to LPDs
6. Unwanted Side Effects of LPDs
7. Dietary Supplements in LPDs
8. Special Warnings in LPDs
9. Implementation and Monitoring in LPDs.

Instructions for this Module

• Read the supplied reading material and complete the quiz that follows;
• You have three attempts to pass the quiz;
• The pass grade is 70%;
• You need to pass the quiz to claim your CPD certificate;
• Please click on the CPD certificate link below to claim your CPD certificate and to update your CPD Manager.

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