Foods with added fiber improve stool frequency in individuals with chronic kidney disease with no impact on appetite or overall quality of life.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Fiber intake may be low in individuals with chronic kidney disease (CKD) due to diet restriction and/or poor appetite associated with uremic symptoms, contributing to constipation and reduced quality of life. This report describes the effects of foods with added fiber on gastrointestinal function and symptoms, clinical markers, and quality of life in CKD patients.

Findings

Adults with CKD (n = 15; 9 F, 6 M; 66 ± 15 y) were provided with cereal, cookies and snack bars without added fiber for 2 weeks, followed by similar foods providing 23 g/d of added fiber for 4 weeks, to incorporate into their usual diets. Participants completed the Kidney Disease Quality of Life (KDQOL-36) questionnaire, the Simplified Nutritional Appetite Questionnaire (SNAQ) and the Epworth Sl

SUBMITTER: Salmean YA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4235217 | biostudies-literature | 2013 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature