Renal!Diet!

Phosphorous(
Function:))
Important!for!maintaining!bone!and!teeth!strength!and!cell!repair.!Also!helps!regulate!blood!calcium!levels.!!
Why)it)is)important)to)control:!!
High!blood!levels!of!phosphorous!may!result!in!bone!loss,!and!itchy!skin.!Therefore,!a!diet!LOW!in!phosphorous!
is!recommended.!Refer!to!the!table!below!for!ideas!of!foods!that!are!low!(<70mg),!medium!(70Q120mg),!and!
high!(>120mg)!in!phosphorous.!!
Food!

Serving!Size!

Mg!per!
Serving!

Range!(high,!
med,!low)!

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Fruit,!most!
Fruit!Juices!
Juice!Popsicles!
Green!Beans!
Spinach!
Tomato!
Mushrooms!
Corn!
Veggie!Patty!
Bread,!white!
Popcorn!
White!Rice!
Cereal,!nonbran!
Muffin!
Oatmeal!
Pork!Sausage!
Bacon!
Egg!
Shrimp,!crab!
Tofu,!firm!
Peanut!Butter!
Fish!(tuna,!salmon)!
Chicken,!white!
Cream!Cheese!
Ice!Cream!
Parmesan!Cheese!
Cottage!Cheese!
Milk!(all)!
Yogurt!
Fats/Oils!
Hard!Candy!
Wine!
Chocolate!
Pudding!(milk)!

1!piece!(!cup)!
!cup!
1!each!
!cup!
!cup!
1!medium!
!cup!
!cup!
1!each!
1!slice!
1!cup!
!cup!
!cup!
2!oz!
!cup!
1!oz!
2!slices!
1!large!
3!oz!
!block!
2!Tbsp!
3!oz!
3!oz!
1!oz!
!cup!
2!Tbsp!
!cup!
1!cup!
6!oz!
1!Tbsp!
1!oz!
5!oz!
5!oz!bar!
!cup!

<30!
15Q30!
0!
20!
50!
30!
60!
65!
120!
25!
30!
35!
50Q100!
75!
160!
40!
70!
95!
110!
100!
115!
200Q280!
200!
30!
75!
90!
170!
240!
220Q360!
<5!
5!
30!
90!
150!

low!
low!
low!
low!
low!
low!
low!
low!
high!
low!
low!
low!
med!
med!
high!
low!
med!
med!
med!
med!
med!
high!
high!
low!
med!
med!
high!
high!
high!
low!
low!
low!
med!
high!

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Potassium(
Function:))
Potassium!is!important!in!maintaining!fluid!balance,!blood!pressure,!muscle!contractions,!and!nerve!functions.!
Why)it)is)important)to)control:))
We!restrict!Potassium!to!maintain!function!of!the!heart!and!normal!blood!pressure.!Refer!to!the!table!below!for!
ideas!of!foods!that!are!low!(<150),!medium!(150Q300mg),!and!high!(>300mg)!in!potassium.!
Food!

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Mango!Nectar!
Watermelon!
Strawberries,!sliced!
Apple!
Peach!
Orange!
Raisins!
Prune!Juice!
Papaya!
Banana!
Cucumber!
Green!beans,!fresh!
Lettuce!
Carrots!
Corn!
Broccoli!
Squash!
Tomato!
Sweet!Potato,!baked!
Potato,!baked!
Bagel,!3.5!
Oatmeal!
Pancakes,!wheat!
Granola!with!raisins!
Egg!
Peanut!Butter!
Salmon!
Pinto!Beans,!cooked!
Cheese!
Cottage!Cheese,!lowQfat!
Yogurt!
Milk!
Soda,!lemonQlime!
Cherry!Pie!
Potato!Chips!
Salt!Substitute!

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FRUITS'

Serving!
Size!

Mg!per!
Serving!

!!cup!
35!
!cup!
85!
! !!cup!
125!
1!small!
150!
1!medium!
185!
1!small!
240!
!cup!
270!
!cup!
370!
!fruit!
390!
1!medium!
425!
!cup!
80!
!cup!
90!
1!cup!
100!
!cup!
180!
!cup!
195!
!cup!
230!
!cup!
250!
1!medium!
290!
1!medium!
450!
1!medium!
925!
1!each!
72!
1!cup!
131!
2!small!
250!
1!cup!
420!
1!large!
60!
2!Tbsp!
210!
3!oz!
319!
!cup!
400!
1!oz!
20Q30!
!cup!
110!
6!oz!
260Q435!
1!cup!
350Q380!
12!fl!oz!
4!
1/8!pie!
139!
1!oz!bag!
361!
!tsp!
800!

Range!(high,!
med,!low)!
low!
low!
low!
med!
med!
med!
med!
high!
high!
high!
low!
low!
low!
med!
med!
med!
med!
med!
high!
high!
low!
low!
med!
high!
low!
med!
high!
high!
low!
low!
MedQhigh!
high!
low!
low!
high!
high!
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Sodium(
Function:))
Helps!to!regulate!fluid!balance,!blood!pressure,!and!reduce!thirst!
Why)it)is)important)to)control:))
Too!much!sodium!can!lead!to!a!buildQup!of!fluid!causing!weight!gain,!difficulty!breathing,!high!blood!pressure,!
and!increased!thirst.!Refer!to!the!table!below!for!ideas!of!foods!that!are!low!(<100mg),!medium!(100Q250mg),!
and!high!(>250mg)!in!sodium.!!)
Foods!

Serving!
Size!

Mg!per!
Serving!

Range!(low,!
med,!high)!

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Raisins,!seedless!
Canned!apricots,!
peaches,!or!pears!
Honeydew!melon!
Avocado!
Tomato,!raw!
Lettuce!leaf!
Broccoli,!cooked!
Green!Beans,!canned!
Pickle,!dill!
Creamed!Corn!
Rice,!white!or!brown!
Noodles!
Bread,!wheat!
Cereals!
Tortilla,!6,!flour!
Pretzels!
Croissant!
Nuts!(unsalted)!
Pork!
Tofu,!firm!
Fish!(halibut,!salmon)!
Egg!
Peanut!Butter!
Fish!(tuna!canned!
Bacon!
Milk,!chocolate!
Cheese,!provolone!

!cup!
!cup!

Q!
5!

Q!
Very!low!

!cup!
1!oz!
1!med!
1!cup!
!cup!
!cup!
1!large!
!cup!
!cup!
!cup!
1!slice!
!cup!
1!each!
1!oz!
2!oz!
1!oz!
1!oz!!
!cup!
3!oz!
1!large!
1!Tbsp!
3!oz!
2!slices!
1!cup!
1!oz!

30!
Q!
Q!
15!
30!
175!
570!
365!
0Q5!
10!
130!
100Q150!
205!
400!
425!
Q!
25!
10!
60Q100!
70!
75!
290!
300!
165!
250!

Very!low!
Q!
Q!
Very!low!
Very!low!
med!
high!
high!
Very!low!
Very!low!
med!
med!
med!
high!
high!
Q!
Very!low!
Very!low!
low!
low!
low!
high!
high!
med!
med!

Yogurt!
Cottage!Cheese!
Sherbet!
French!Fries!
Salad!Dressing,!Italian!
Teriyaki!Sauce!

8!oz!
!cup!
!cup!
10!fries!
2!Tbsp!
1!Tbsp!

100Q175!
460!
35!
200!
485!
690!

med!
high!
Very!low!
med!
high!
high!

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Bagel)&)Cream)cheese)
Plain!Bagel!!3!
Cream!Cheese!!1.5!oz!
Scrambled)Egg)with)Bacon)
Scrambled!Egg!!1!large!
Bacon!!2!slices,!low!sodium!
Shredded!Cheddar!!1!Tbsp!
Water!
Strawberries)and)Cream)
Strawberries,!sliced!!!cup!
NonQdairy!Creamer!!1/3!cup!
Chicken)Salad)Sandwich)
White!bread!!2!slices!
Chicken,!dark!meat!!3!oz!
Mayonnaise!!3!Tbsp!
Grapes,!halved!!1/8!cup!
Celery,!diced!!1!Tbsp!
Curry!Powder!!!tsp!
Side)of)Watermelon))1!cup)
Green)Salad)
Lettuce,!green!leaf!!1!cup!
Cucumber,!sliced!!!cup!
Avocado,!sliced!!1/8!each!
Vinegar!&!Oil!Dressing!!1!Tbsp!
Water!
Cottage)Cheese)with)Pineapple)
Cottage!Cheese,!lowQfat!!!cup!
Pineapple!chunks!!!cup!
Jellybeans!!30!small!
Water!
Sweet)&)Sour)Beef)&)Tofu)StirDfry)
White!Rice!!1!cup!
Canola!Oil!!1!Tbsp!
Ground!Beef!!2.5!oz!
Fried!Tofu!!2!oz!
Green!Pepper!!1/8!cup!
Red!Pepper!!!cup!
Onion!!!cup!
Sweet!and!Sour!Sauce!!2!tsp!
Water!
Apple)Pie))1/16)of)a)9)pie)

DINNER'

PM'SNACK'

LUNCH'

SNACK'

BREAKFAST'

Calories( Protein( Sodium( Potassium(( Phosphorous(

(kcal)(
(g)(
(mg)(
(mg)(
(mg)(
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190!
86!
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100!
212!
29!
QQ!
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27!
99!
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134!
219!
97!
13!
1!
3!
46!
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5!
4!
40!
72!
QQ!
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81!
41!
124!
QQ!
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205!
124!
166!
154!
18!
35!
29!
41!
QQ!
205!

TOTALS) 2600(

Fluid(
(ml)(

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7!
3!
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7!
7!
2!
QQ!
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1!
0!
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4!
24!
0!
0!
0!
0!
1!
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0!
0!
1!
0!
QQ!
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14!
0!
0!
QQ!
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4!
QQ!
18!
10!
0!
0!
0!
0!
QQ!
2!

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368!
153!
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88!
244!
45!
QQ!
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1!
34!
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149!
81!
46!
0!
5!
1!
2!
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10!
0!
2!
0!
QQ!
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15!
1!
17!
QQ!
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2!
QQ!
60!
9!
2!
6!
3!
68!
QQ!
164!

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70!
105!
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69!
263!
5!
QQ!
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127!
104!
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60!
174!
4!
36!
16!
12!
170!
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70!
40!
122!
1!
QQ!
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97!
90!
12!
QQ!
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55!
QQ!
250!
83!
19!
51!
29!
97!
QQ!
61!

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66!
65!
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114!
94!
33!
QQ!
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20!
45!
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47!
159!
0!
4!
2!
4!
17!
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10!
6!
13!
0!
QQ!
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151!
7!
1!
QQ!
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68!
QQ!
151!
163!
2!
6!
7!
15!
QQ!
22!

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QQ!
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QQ!
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300!
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QQ!
50!
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QQ!
QQ!
QQ!
QQ!
QQ!
QQ!
QQ!
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QQ!
QQ!
QQ!
30!
465!
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QQ!
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QQ!
300!
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QQ!
30!
QQ!
QQ!
QQ!
QQ!
QQ!
25!
300!
QQ!

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