Dietary management of pediatric patients with kidney disease: recommendations by The Korean Society of Pediatric Nephrology and The Korean Society of Clinical Nutrition
- Author:
Yo Han AHN
;
Hee Gyung KANG
;
Jiyoung SONG
;
Sangmi HAN
;
Eujin PARK
;
Jin-Soon SUH
;
Jeong Yeon KIM
;
Min Ji PARK
;
Keum Hwa LEE
;
Seon Hee LIM
;
Kyeong Hun SHIN
;
Hyunji KO
;
Hyun Joo LEE
;
Eunyoung JEONG
;
Jinsu KIM
;
Sohyun PARK
;
Eonju CHOI
;
Yuri SEO
;
Kyooyung OH
;
Jin Kyoung KIM
;
Hyun Kyung LEE
- Publication Type:Special Article
- From:Kidney Research and Clinical Practice 2025;44(6):863-874
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
- Abstract: Pediatric kidney disease has a relatively lower prevalence than do other pediatric conditions and has a notably different etiology from kidney diseases observed in adults. Furthermore, the pediatric population is unique in that they experience ongoing growth and development, distinguishing them from adult patients. Consequently, pediatric patients with kidney disease require more specialized and meticulous nutritional management than do adults. To address this need and promote optimal dietary practices for pediatric patients with kidney disease, pediatric nephrologists from the Korean Society of Pediatric Nephrology and nutritionists from the Korean Society of Clinical Nutrition have collaborated to establish nutritional guidelines specifically tailored to Korean dietary patterns. These guidelines offer detailed, nutrient-specific recommendations covering energy, protein, calcium, phosphorus, and potassium consumption while providing practical, culturally relevant guidance intended to support both pediatric patients and their caregivers.