Healthy Diet Principles for Stage 3 CKD

· Including a variety of grains, fruits and vegetables, but whole grains and some fruits and vegetables may be limited if blood tests show phosphorus or potassium levels are above normal.
· A diet that is low in saturated fat and cholesterol and moderate in total fats, especially if cholesterol is high or if you have diabetes or heart disease
· Limiting intake of refined and processed foods high in sodium and prepare foods with less salt or high sodium ingredients
· Aiming for a healthy weight by consuming adequate calories and including physical activity each day
· Keeping protein intake within the DRI level recommended for healthy people with attention to high quality protein.
· Consuming the DRI for the water soluble vitamin B complex and C.
· Vitamin D and iron may be tailored to individual requirements
· Limiting phosphorus if blood levels of phosphorus or PTH are above normal
· Limiting calcium if blood levels are above normal
· Potassium is usually not restricted unless blood levels are above normal