Nutritional Characterisation of Childhood Chronic Kidney Disease: Trace Element Malnutrition in Paediatric Renal Disease (TeMPeReD) Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background/objectives

In chronic kidney disease (CKD), poor nutrition is associated with poorer clinical outcomes. There are limited data on milder stages of childhood CKD.

Methods

This study characterised the nutritional state of a cohort of children with CKD.

Results

Within the cohort (mean age 10.5 years, mean eGFR = 57 mL/min/1.73 m²), obesity defined by body mass index rates was comparable to that in the general population, but central obesity (waist-to-height ratio > 0.5) was evident in 44% of children. Although average nutrient intakes for the cohort were acceptable, there was marked variability in the risk of poor nutrient intake (

SUBMITTER: Harmer MJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11820732 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature