A Family Recipe Book for Kidney Patients - National Kidney ...

Kidney Cooking | Georgia Council on Renal NutritionPreface & DedicationPrefaceThe first edition of this recipe book was initiated to incorporate foods mostcommonly used by dialysis patients and their families in the state of Georgia.This third edition will be of benefit to all persons with reduced kidneyfunction and special dietary needs. Its purpose is to minimize problemsthat can occur in family meal preparation and selection, as well as provide,wholesome, attractive and palatable meals. A children’s section has beenadded.Each recipe will include: ingredients, directions for preparation, number ofservings, serving size, nutritional content per serving. Suggestions are includedfor most recipes. All of the recipes have been contributed and tested by RenalDietitians and Patients throughout the State of Georgia. They have beenanalyzed for calories, protein, total fat, saturated fat, Trans fat, cholesterol,carbohydrate, fiber, sodium, potassium, phosphorus, and calcium.All persons with reduced kidney function and special dietary concerns shoulduse this book with the assistance of their primary dietitian who will providespecific instructions and suggest methods of including these recipes in thedaily meal plan.DedicationIn memory of Eleanor L. Brown, RD, LD, renal dietitian, Dialysis ClinicInc. , Atlanta, Georgia. Her relentless pursuit toward the production anddistribution of the first edition has paved the way for many renal patients andtheir families to benefit and enjoy familiar recipes in the state of Georgia andthroughout the country.— 3 —