11/12/2021 - Can Diet Changes Slow the Progression of Kidney Disease?

Should you change your diet when you are first diagnosed with any early stage of kidney disease? What foods can contribute to kidney disease or help maintain your existing kidney function? How can understanding your lab values help? Registered dietitian Beth Shanaman and nutrition and fitness manager Katy Wilkens, MS, RD, share insights into these issues and their diet recommendations when you are diagnosed with kidney disease.