Nutrition Management in Geriatric Patients with CKD
Lale Ertuglu,
T. Alp Ikizler
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 strategie… Show more
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