EVALUATING THE NUTRITIONAL HEALTH OF PATIENTS WITH CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE IN INDIA

Abstract

Background: Individuals with chronic renal illness or on dialysis should regularly monitor their nutritional status to prevent
loss of status and address any deficiencies in a timely manner. However, extant literature data is sparse in India.
Aim: The current study sought to investigate the anthropometry and nutritional status of CKD patients in India.
Methods: The study evaluated 200 CKD patients who were on maintenance hemodialysis at the Institute during the study
period. Each participant's file was reviewed to obtain pertinent biochemical and anthropometric information. The data were
collected using a pre-designed proforma and analysed statistically.