| Theme | The Support of Nutritional Condition of Patients with Renal Disease -- Foods for special dietary uses | |
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| Title | The application to dietary fiber products to the management of renal disease patients | |
| Publish Date | 1997/10 | |
| Author | Yoshimi Natsume | Masuko Memorial Hospital / dietitian |
| [ Summary ] | Many investigators have reported that dietary fiber has the effect of prevent colon cancer and constipation. Dietary fiber products, in both soluble and insoluble forms, have sold well. Renal disease patients tend have poor intakes of dietary fiber. It is necessary for them to chose the most appropriate form of dietary fiber and to utilize optimally. Actually, it has been reported that increasing the intake of dietary fiber improve disorders involving defecation and the regulation of blood glucose and triglyceride levels. Renal disease patients consume inadequate amounts of dietary fiber because potassium and water are controlled in their food. We conclude that increasing intake of dietary fiber is important for the nutritional management of renal disease patients. |
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