Diet for Child Nephritis

The principle of the diet for patients with kidney disease is low salt low protein diet. However, enough nutrition is also very important for the recovery of the children. Then how to balance it? The following are the suggestions of the experts in Shijiazhuang Kidney Disease Hospital.

　　Nephritis may arise as a result of nutritional deficiencies, particularly if the diet lacks in vitamin B1, chlorine, magnesium or essential fatty acids.

　　1. Make sure that your child’s diet has a large amount of fresh fruits and vegetables as opposed to processed and fried foods.

　　2. Vitamin B1 is found in most whole grain foods, pulses, green vegetables and fortified cereals.

　　Green vegetables like spinach are also a good source of magnesium, as are certain nuts and seeds.

　　3. Chlorine can be obtained through almost all fruits and vegetables.

　　4. The best natural sources for essential fatty acids are fish, flaxseed oil, soya or canola oil, pumpkin seeds, walnuts and leafy vegetables.

　　5. Vitamin or mineral supplements can also compensate for any deficiency, but should not be administered without consulting a nutritionist.

　　Good home care and proper treatment will sure lead to the recovery of your child. Hope your child be healthy again as soon as possible.

　　Any help, please email to kidneycn186@hotmail.com .

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