Nutrition Management in Geriatric Patients with CKD

Abstract

Sarcopenia, defined as age-related decline in skeletal muscle mass and functional capacity is a hallmark nutritional abnormality observed in patients with moderate to advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD). Uremic state and associated medical conditions predispose CKD patients to protein-energy wasting, especially in ones with older age. Prevention of protein and energy depletion and replenishing the already low nutritional reserves elderly patients with CKD should focus on conventional and innovative strategies. This review aims to provide an overview of the mainstay of nutritional therapy in this patient population such as intake of adequate amounts of protein and energy along with along with preserving fluid, electrolyte, and mineral balance and to discuss more innovative interventions to aid these approaches.