Document Type
Article
Publication Date
4-2021
Identifier
DOI: 10.1007/s00467-020-04852-5; PMCID: PMC7910229
Abstract
In children with kidney diseases, an assessment of the child's growth and nutritional status is important to guide the dietary prescription. No single metric can comprehensively describe the nutrition status; therefore, a series of indices and tools are required for evaluation. The Pediatric Renal Nutrition Taskforce (PRNT) is an international team of pediatric renal dietitians and pediatric nephrologists who develop clinical practice recommendations (CPRs) for the nutritional management of children with kidney diseases. Herein, we present CPRs for nutritional assessment, including measurement of anthropometric and biochemical parameters and evaluation of dietary intake. The statements have been graded using the American Academy of Pediatrics grading matrix. Statements with a low grade or those that are opinion-based must be carefully considered and adapted to individual patient needs based on the clinical judgment of the treating physician and dietitian. Audit and research recommendations are provided. The CPRs will be periodically audited and updated by the PRNT.
Journal Title
Pediatric nephrology (Berlin, Germany)
Volume
36
Issue
4
First Page
995
Last Page
1010
Keywords
Assessment; Children; Clinical practice recommendations; Kidney diseases; Nutrition; Pediatric Renal Nutrition Taskforce
Recommended Citation
Nelms CL, Shaw V, Greenbaum LA, et al. Assessment of nutritional status in children with kidney diseases-clinical practice recommendations from the Pediatric Renal Nutrition Taskforce. Pediatr Nephrol. 2021;36(4):995-1010. doi:10.1007/s00467-020-04852-5
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