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Measures to Plan for Dialysis Diet Recommendation-1

Patient was educated on measures to plan for dialysis diet recommendation follows: Dialysis diet is typically recommended for individuals in renal failure and compliance with dialysis diet can help patients in renal failure maintain/improve their health between the dialysis treatments. Dietary limitations recommended for these individuals help to reduce the workload on the poorly performing kidneys and prevent further deterioration of their function. These dietary limitations can also help with preventing accumulation of metabolic wastes, [...]

Dialysis Diet

Patient was educated on dialysis diet as follows: Kidneys perform the function of urine formation and elimination of excess fluid, toxins and wastes from the body. In individuals with renal failure, the kidneys are underperforming or totally stopped functioning, by which excess water, electrolytes, toxins, and other wastes can get accumulated in the body. Dialysis is a process typically performed 2 - 3 times a week, for individuals in renal failure, when the excess fluid, [...]

Measures to Prevent Contamination with Gluten

Patient was educated on measures to prevent contamination with gluten as follows: While doing your grocery, read through the labels on the food products carefully. Look for products that are labeled “Gluten free”. Store gluten free foods and gluten containing foods separately, to avoid any potential contamination of gluten free foods with gluten and gluten allergic response. Wash the dishes, cutlery, and other kitchen equipment thoroughly, to avoid potential for contamination with gluten. Maintain designated [...]

Foods to Avoid for a Gluten Free Diet-2

Patient was educated on foods to avoid on a gluten free diet as follows: Wheat and wheat products such as, wheat bran, wheat germ, couscous, cracked wheat, bread, durum, einkorn, farro, khorasan, and semolina must be avoided by individuals with intolerance to gluten, to prevent development of allergic response. Barley & rye and products of these cereal grains, such as, bran, germ, bread, buns, soups, stews, crackers, and breakfast cereals must also be avoided by [...]

Foods to Avoid for a Gluten Free Diet-1

Patient was educated on foods to avoid on a gluten free diet as follows: Gluten is a mixture of proteins found in cereal grains, such as, wheat, rye, & barley and in various food products made of these cereal grains. Some individuals present with inability or difficulty to digest the gluten protein and consequently, develop intolerance to gluten. Individuals with history of intolerance or allergy to gluten, upon consumption of gluten, can present with an [...]