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Role of Proteins in the Body-1

Patient/caregiver was educated on role of proteins in the body as follows: Together with carbohydrates and fats, proteins are one of the major nutrients. Proteins store rich energy and each gram of protein, upon metabolism, yields 4 calories of energy. Deficiency of proteins can result in energy deprivation and weakness. Protein is an important building block and forms the connective framework in all the body tissues, such as, hair, skin, nails, bones, muscle, tendons, ligaments, [...]

High Potassium Foods

Patient was educated on high potassium foods as follows: If you have any heart conditions and renal function compromise, your doctor might want you to be on a low potassium diet. If you are recommended a low potassium diet, you should be moderate on the below mentioned foods. Apricots Vegetable juices Avocados Bananas Oranges Potatoes Prunes Spinach Sweet potatoes Tomatoes Brussels sprouts Dates Try low potassium and moderate potassium foods on your diet such as [...]

Kidney Health and Phosphorus

Patient was educated on how healthy kidneys are needed to properly excrete phosphorus as follows: Healthy functioning kidneys usually filter and excrete the extra phosphorus in your blood. But, when the kidney function is compromised, such as, in a patient with renal failure, the kidneys cannot perform this task of clearing extra phosphorus, as efficiently as they should. So, phosphorus builds up in the body. This extra phosphorus will pull the calcium out of bones, [...]

Phosphorous and Bones

Patient was educated on importance of phosphorous in maintenance of bones as follows: Phosphorus is a mineral found in your bones. Calcium and phosphorus absorbed by the human body in a fine balance, from the food eaten, are needed to build strong bones and other skeletal structures of your body. If this balance is disturbed for any reason, such as, secondary to excessive phosphorus, the extra phosphorus will pull the calcium out of bones, thereby, [...]

Dietary Sources of Phosphorus

Patient was educated on different dietary sources of phosphorus as follows: Phosphorus is found naturally in both animal and plant sources. Phosphorus in the meat, fish, poultry and dairy products are more readily absorbed than plant sources. Animal sources of phosphorus include fish roe, organ meats, such as, chicken liver and beef liver. Dairy sources include milk, cheese, ice cream, and yogurt. High phosphorus beverages include, dark colas, such as, Coke and Pepsi, beer, and [...]