The dietary restriction of proteins and sodium is a cornerstone in the treatment of chronic kidney disease (CKD) and of its metabolic consequences. Dietary adjustments in CKD are complex and the patients' compliance is very low. A dietary interview method is a validated instrument to evaluate the patients' compliance; however, it the presence of a dedicated dietitians. For these reasons, and because of the absence of dedicated dietitians in many nephrology centres, it is usual practice to give standard low protein diets to CKD patients not on dialysis. Aim of this study was to verify if few simple tips were able to reduce protein, phosphate and sodium intake in patients with CKD, as compared to the practice of giving a low protein diet elaborated by a renal dietitian.
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Effect on renal disease progression
Timeframe: 6 months
Effect on metabolic control
Timeframe: 6 months
Effect on nutritional status
Timeframe: 6 months
Effect on patients'compliance to the dietetic therapy
Timeframe: 6 months