The diet of a child with chronic renal failure is usually characterized as
a. High in protein
b. Low in vitamin D
c. Low in phosphorus
d. Supplemented with vitamins A, E, and K
C
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A Protein should be limited in chronic renal failure to decrease intake of
phosphorus.
B Vitamin D therapy is administered in chronic renal failure to increase calcium
absorption.
C Dietary phosphorus is controlled to prevent or control the calcium/phosphorus
imbalance by the reduction of protein and milk intake.
D Supplementation of vitamins A, E, and K is not part of dietary management in
chronic renal disease.
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