Planetary Health Diet Adherence and Medication Use in Older Adults with Chronic Kidney Disease: A Cross-Sectional Study.

ABSTRACT: Background/Objectives: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) in older adults is frequently accompanied by substantial medication burden, increasing risks of adverse drug events and poor adherence. The Planetary Health Diet Index (PHDI), emphasizing plant-based foods and sustainable dietary patterns, may improve cardiometabolic health and reduce medication requirements. This study examined the association between PHD adherence as measured by the PHDI and medication burden among older adults with CKD. Methods: We analyzed cross-sectional data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2003-2018 cycles. Older individuals aged ≥ 65 years with CKD (estimated glomerular filtration rate < 60 mL/min/1.73 m² or albumin-to-creatinine ratio > 30 mg/g) at the ba

SUBMITTER: Soraci L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12921894 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature