What is the recommended protein requirement for children with chronic kidney disease who are not on dialysis?

For children with chronic kidney disease who are not on dialysis, it is essential to consider their protein requirements carefully. In these cases, the recommended dietary intake is the most appropriate guideline. This recommendation is based on the need to ensure adequate growth and development while managing the disease effectively.

Children with chronic kidney disease often experience protein malnutrition due to dietary restrictions and the disease’s impact on their metabolic processes. Therefore, their protein intake should be limited to what is considered the recommended dietary intake to balance the need for sufficient protein for growth with the reduction in metabolic waste that can occur due to excess protein consumption.

The recommended dietary intake provides a guideline that supports the nutritional needs of the child while taking into account their health condition. This approach helps to prevent complications associated with both undernutrition and overnutrition, making it the most suitable choice for managing protein intake in children with chronic kidney disease who are not receiving dialysis.