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Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a debilitating condition that affects the emotional, physical, and social well-being of affected patients, thereby reducing their quality of life (QoL). A new study published in the journal Nutrients examines how health-related QoL (HRQoL) in CKD patients is affected by the New Nordic Renal Diet (NNRD). Study: Health-related quality of life during 26-week intervention with the New Nordic Renal Diet .

Image Credit: monticello / Shutterstock.com The NNRD, created to help patients with moderate CKD, is a modified version of the New Nordic Diet (NND), a Scandinavian alternative to the Mediterranean diet. The NNRD consists of 80% plant-based foods, with the remaining foods comprised of animal products that provide 30-35 kcal/day.



The amount and type of each food is customized to the patient. A previous randomized controlled trial (RCT) reported the favorable effects of NNRD on metabolic and physiologic outcomes. More specifically, CKD patients prescribed the NNRD had lower protein and phosphorus levels in their urine, loss of fat mass, and lowered blood pressure.

Healthy diets recommended to CKD patients are often restricted and target single nutrients. In contrast, the NNRD comprises a nutritionally balanced approach. Although the feasibility and effectiveness of the NNRD have been previously reported, its impact on the HRQoL of CKD patients remains unclear.

This type of patient-reported outcome measure (PROM) is valuable in evaluating medical inte.

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