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of vitamin D as well to help keep calciumand phosphorus levels in balance and toprevent bone disease. Do not take overthe-countervitamin D or calcium supplementsunless recommended by yourkidney doctor.PotassiumPotassium is another important mineralfound in most foods. Potassium helps yourmuscles and heart work properly. Largeamounts of potassium are found in:n certain fruits and vegetables (likebananas, melons, oranges, potatoes,tomatoes, dried fruits, nuts, avocados,deep colored and leafy green vegetablesand some juices)n milk and yogurtn dried beans and peasn most salt substitutesn protein-rich foods such as meat,poultry, pork and fishToo much or too little potassium in the bloodcan be dangerous. Not everyone needs thesame amount of potassium. Some peoplewith kidney disease need more; othersneed less. How much you need dependson how well your kidneys are working. Italso depends on whether or not you aretaking any medicine that changes the levelof potassium in your blood.14National Kidney Foundation
TIPHow do you know if your potassiumis normal? A simple blood test cancheck your potassium level. If it is notnormal, you may need to take:n potassium supplementsn special medicine to help get ridof too much potassiumTake only the supplements your doctorrecommends. Your dietitian can help youplan a diet that will give you the rightamount of potassium.FluidMost kidney patients do not need to limitthe amount of fluids they drink if they arein the earlier stages of kidney disease.(If you do not know your stage of kidneydisease, ask your doctor or contact theNational Kidney Foundation for additionalinformation.) If your kidney disease getsworse, your doctor will let you know if youneed to limit fluids and how much fluid isokay for you each day.National Kidney Foundation 15
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Page 5 and 6: Why do I need protein?Protein is an
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Page 17 and 18: What if I’m a vegetarian?Most veg
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