Overview
In the USA alone, 26 million adults have chronic kidney disease (CKD) and experts project that over half the country may develop CKD due to rising rates of disorders such as diabetes. While nephrologists can monitor kidney function and treat patients with medication, they can't always offer the nutritional guidance that every kidney patient requires. To fill this information gap, Dr. Mandip Kang has written THE DOCTOR'S KIDNEY DIETS, a comprehensive guide to managing, slowing down and even stopping the progression of CKD through diet. The book is divided into two parts. Part One provides a clear overview of kidney function, kidney disease and the role that nutrition plays in the treatment of kidney problems. The doctor then reviews the special dietary considerations of individuals with CKD, including the need to limit certain nutrients, fluids and other dietary components. Because different patients have different nutritional requirements, the doctor discusses the most commonly prescribed CKD diets-the DASH diet, heart disease and diabetes diets, diets for dialysis and more - and concludes with important tips for enhancing overall health and maximising treatment success. Then Part Two offers a wide variety of recipes for dishes that follow the dietary guidelines highlighted in Part One. Smart nutrition is essential to the treatment of kidney disease. With THE DOCTOR'S KIDNEY DIETS, you can become an active, effective participant in your own treatment plan.
Full Product Details
Author: Mandip S. Kang (Mandip S. Kang) ,
Mandip S Kang MD
Publisher: Square One Publishers
Imprint: Square One Publishers
Dimensions:
Width: 15.20cm
, Height: 1.80cm
, Length: 22.90cm
ISBN: 9780757003738
ISBN 10: 0757003737
Pages: 224
Publication Date: 04 January 2017
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
[A] concise, comprehensive, and well-written book about the power of diet in treating all stages of chronic kidney disease (CKD) . . . [author] Kang, using simple, jargon-free language, details the role played by healthy kidneys and what happens when kidney function diminishes (and why); explains which foods, fluids, and supplements discourage the progression of the disease (and which ones hasten it); and presents a wide selection of CKD-friendly diet programs (for heart health, dialysis, post-transplant, etc.) enabling any sufferer to find a relevant plan . . . [O]ffers 55 delicious-sounding recipes, a handy glossary, and an invaluable list of resources including books, organizations, and websites . . . a must-have for anyone with CKD. -- Publishers Weekly
"""[A] concise, comprehensive, and well-written book about the power of diet in treating all stages of chronic kidney disease (CKD) . . . [author] Kang, using simple, jargon-free language, details the role played by healthy kidneys and what happens when kidney function diminishes (and why); explains which foods, fluids, and supplements discourage the progression of the disease (and which ones hasten it); and presents a wide selection of CKD-friendly diet programs (for heart health, dialysis, post-transplant, etc.) enabling any sufferer to find a relevant plan . . . [O]ffers 55 delicious-sounding recipes, a handy glossary, and an invaluable list of resources including books, organizations, and websites . . . a must-have for anyone with CKD."" -- ""Publishers Weekly"""
[A] concise, comprehensive, and well-written book about the power of diet in treating all stages of chronic kidney disease (CKD) . . . [author] Kang, using simple, jargon-free language, details the role played by healthy kidneys and what happens when kidney function diminishes (and why); explains which foods, fluids, and supplements discourage the progression of the disease (and which ones hasten it); and presents a wide selection of CKD-friendly diet programs (for heart health, dialysis, post-transplant, etc.) enabling any sufferer to find a relevant plan . . . [O]ffers 55 delicious-sounding recipes, a handy glossary, and an invaluable list of resources including books, organizations, and websites . . . a must-have for anyone with CKD. --Publishers Weekly
Author Information
Mandip S. Kang, MD, FASN, received his fellowship in nephrology from Wake Forest University School of Medicine in North Carolina. In addition to being board certified in both Internal Medicine and Nephrology, he has taught at medical schools since 1996. Currently, Dr. Kang is a Managing Partner at the Southwest Kidney Institute located in Glendale, Arizona. He was selected as the Top Doc in his specialty by Phoenix Magazine.
