TAGALOG 10 Ways to Boost Intake
Patients on dialysis is at high risk of protein-energy wasting and we know the cause is complex and multifactorial. Anorexia is a major contributor to malnutrition, affecting up to one third of dialysis patients and may be attributed to uremic toxicity, inflammation, drug interactions, as well as social contributors (10.47750/pnr.2022.13.S08.05).
As dietitians, it is our responsibility to encourage and empower our patients to optimize their nutrition intake to avoid malnutrition and other complications.
Use KNI’s “10 Ways to Boost Your Intake” handout to highlight clear and easy key strategies to improve your patients’ nutritional intake. It considers medications, timing of meals, mindfulness, as well as practical nutrition tips on adding extra calories and easy snacks to include.
As always, we include practical and easy examples of meals and snacks that are appetizing and easily accessible, with visuals to enhance understanding. This handout is now available in English, Spanish, and Tagalog!
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