CKD stages
What is Stage 1?
Normal kidney function with mild kidney damage
What organ is responsible for filtering waste and excess fluids from the blood?
The Kidney
What are some low-sodium foods?
Fresh fruits and vegetables, unsalted nuts, lean meats.
scrambled eggs with spinach and whole wheat toast or french toast with syrup
Scrambled eggs with spinach and whole wheat toast
What is the most common cause of kidney disease, often linked to high blood sugar levels?
Diabetes
What is Stage 2?
Mild reduction in kidney function
What are some electrolytes the kidneys balance?
sodium, potassium, calcium, and phosphate
What are some foods high in potassium?
Bananas, oranges, potatoes, tomatoes, spinach, avocados
Does rice have low-potassium or low-sodium?
What are kidney-friendly foods?
fruits, vegetables, and some proteins like egg whites, fish, and skinless chicken.
What is Stage 3?
Moderate reduction in kidney function
What can hormones do to red blood cells?
Help the red blood cell production.
What are some foods high in sodium to avoid?
Processed foods, canned soups, salty snacks, fast food, pickled foods
Why is calcium important?
For kidney health but should be monitored in CKD patients, especially in those with advanced stages
This term refers to the loss of kidney function over time, usually in stages.
Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
What is Stage 4?
Severe reduction in kidney function
The kidneys play a role in the activation of this vitamin, which is essential for calcium absorption?
Vitamin D
What should we be controlling in our diet?
controlling the intake of proteins, potassium, sodium, and phosphorus
Steamed carrots has low-potassium or low-sodium?
Low potassium
When would you require a dialysis?
Stage 5 of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
What is Stage 5?
Kidney failure, requiring dialysis or kidney transplant
The kidneys help regulate the body’s blood pressure through the release of this hormone?
The renin
Why should we monitor Phosphorus?
Damaged kidneys cannot excrete excess phosphorus, leading to higher blood phosphorus levels, which can lead to bone disease and bone weakening.
Why should sodium be monitored?
too much can lead to high blood pressure and fluid retention
Kidney Disease occurs when?
the kidneys are damaged and lose function, either gradually (CKD) or suddenly (AKI)