Diet and fitness plays such an important role in treating kidney failure. However, there is no such a diet and fitness plan which fits every patient. There following are some general tips for diet and fitness for kidney failure.
Kidney failure diet
As a kidney patients patient, you are recommended to follow the dietary principles below.
-Take a low-protein diet
-Limit phosphorus and potassium if they are higher than normal
-Avoid foods high in sodium
-Increase consumption of foods high in fiber
As the patient's conditions vary from individual to individual, the diet will also be different.
How can a special diet help?
A special diet can help control the buildup of waste products and fluid in your blood and to decrease the workload of your kidneys. This diet may also help to slow down the loss of renal function. The main goal of the diet is to keep you healthy.
Kidney failure fitness
What is the recommended fitness for people with kidney failure? Why is exercise important for you?
Exercise is important for many reasons:
*Keep blood pressure and blood sugar level under control
*Enhance immunity
*Help lose excess body weight and keep the weight off
*Reduce the risk of bone disease
*Reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and heart disease
There are many types of exercise which can benefit your health, such as walking, jogging, swimming, biking etc. However, it is important for you to choose a right type based on your condition. Your age, physical condition, kidney damage degree etc can determine which type is right for you.
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