Question

Jason is a nine-year-old child who developed chronic renal failure after suffering from a streptococcal infection (strep throat). Jason's renal function has declined steadily over the last three years, and he is currently receiving hemodialysis three times a week. A search is on for a suitable kidney donor. Jason is 4 feet 3 inches tall and weighs 55 pounds. He fol- lows a fluid-, sodium-, potassium-, and phosphorus-restricted diet, His typical energy intake is about 1000 kcalories per day.

My question is:

Consider the ways Jason's diet will change if he undergoes a successful kidney transplant.
What nutrition requirements (energy intake, protein, Fat and other nutrients) are important to consider in Jason's diet after his successful kidney transplant?

Answer 1

Diet to be followed for Jason after kidney transplantation are as follows

• Plenty of fruits and vegetables
• Protein-rich food such as lean meat.
• Reducing food that is rich in 2 contents such as salt and sugar
• Reducing food that is rich in saturated fat.
• Diet rich in vitamin D and calcium such as milk, yogurt, and cheese.
• Diet rich in phosphorus such as nuts, dried beans, seeds, etc.
• Diet rich in potassium such as potatoes and bananas.
• Diet rich in sodium should never be taken.