Phosphorus
I can eat 3 of these dairy/protein foods: sour cream, chicken nuggets, beef, yogurt, almond milk, and milkshakes.
What is sour cream, beef, and almond milk?
Tomatoes, broccoli, avocado, pumpkin, and potatoes are examples of
high potassium vegetables
Which has low sodium: canned vegetables or fresh/frozen vegetables?
fresh/frozen vegetables
What can help with my thirst?
Eating less salty foods, chewing on ice, hard candies
Where are my kidneys located and what do they look like?
Below your ribcage and behind your belly; sitting on either side of your spine. They look like beans
Pizza, chocolate, cheetos, and ice cream bars are all snacks that are examples of
what are high phosphorus foods
These are examples of vegetables that I can eat
Cucumber, corn, lettuce, carrots, green beans, onions, celery, peppers, and cauliflower
What are examples of foods high in sodium?
salted nuts, salted popcorn, salted potato chips, hot dogs, bacon, sausage, deli meats, pizza
What counts as a fluid?
A fluid is anything that turns to liquid at room temperature, not just water. If it melts or pours at room temperature it is a fluid.
Drinks, popsicle, ice cream/sorbet, jello, soups, gravy
What are some of the kidney's jobs?
control blood pressure
filter blood throughout your body
remove fluid and waste
keep your bones healthy
make red blood cells
regulate sodium, potassium, and calcium
These are examples of phosphorus snacks and sweets that I can eat
what is unsalted popcorn, unsalted pretzels, rice Krispy treats, sherbet, frozen fruit pops, and hard candy?
I can eat 4 of these fruits: apples, bananas, mango, grapes, watermelon, pomegranate, tangerines, kiwi, oranges
apples, grapes, watermelon, tangerines
What can I use to put on my food instead of using salt?
Salt free seasoning, spices and herbs
How will I feel or what are some symptoms I may have if there's too much extra fluid in my body?
swelling, high blood pressure, cramping, trouble breathing
What system are your kidneys apart of?
The urinary system
These are examples of drinks that are high in phosphorus
coke, pepsi, bottled iced tea, bottled fruit punch, chocolate drinks
What is potassium and what does it help the body with?
A mineral that helps your nerves and muscles work the right way
What is sodium and what does it help the body with?
Sodium is a part of salt. Eating less sodium helps lower blood pressure.
What can I do to make sure I stay with in my fluid restriction?
Measure what you drink, follow tips and suggestions
Why would someone need dialysis?
If the kidneys don't work as they should, waste quickly builds up in the body and makes a person sick. When the kidneys stop removing enough waste and extra water from the blood, the person has kidney failure. Then, the person needs dialysis to clean the blood because the kidneys can't.
What is phosphorus and what does it help our body with?
A mineral found in bones. Along with calcium, phosphorus helps build strong, healthy bones, and keeps other parts of your body healthy.