Blood Values & Diet

Normal Values

Major Food Sources

Dietary Interaction

Complications

BUN

5-23mg/dl
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DIALYSIS

25-100
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• Meats
• Fish
• Poultry
• Eggs
• Diary Products

HIGH

• Excessive intake of high protein foods
• Inadequate calorie intake

HIGH

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Headache
• Loss of Appetite
• Fatigue
• Weakness

CREATININE

.01-1.1 mg/dl
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NOT RELATED TO DIET

NOT RELATED TO DIET

ALBUMIN

3.8-5.1 mg/dl
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• Meat
• Fish
• Poultry
• Eggs

LOW

• Poor intake of high quality protein foods

LOW

• Lower resistance to infection
• Muscle wasting

POTASSIUM

3.5-5.5 mg/dl
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• Potatoes
• Beans
• Lentils
• Avocado
• Fresh fruits
• Fresh vegetables
• Salt substitute

HIGH

• Excessive intake of high potassium foods
• Failure to take Kayexalate as prescribed
• Foods to Avoid

LOW

• Inadequate intake of potassium

HIGH

• Irregular heartbeat
• Cardiac arrest 

LOW

• Weakness
• Muscle cramping

CALCIUM

9.0-11 mg/dl
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• Milk
• Milk products
• Calcium supplement
  • Oscal
  • Titralac
  • Tums

LOW

• Not taking calcium supplements
• Not taking Vit . D

LOW

• Increase risk of bone disease
• Bone pain
• Broken bones
• Calcinosis

PHOSPHORUS

2.3-5.5 mg/dl
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• Milk
• Milk products
• Meats
• Eggs
• Nuts
• Beans
• Lentils

HIGH

• Excessive intake of high phosphorus foods
• Not taking binders

LOW

• Inadequate intake of phosphorus foods

HIGH

• Itching
• Increase risk of bone disease
• Bone pain
• Broken bones

CHOLESTEROL

80-250mg/dl
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• Whole milk
• Cheese
• Butter
• Egg yolks
• Lard

HIGH

• Excessive intake of animal fats

HIGH

• Increased risk of heart disease