Cardiorenal Protective Diet

Identifying a Cardiorenal Protective Diet in a Lower-income African American Population With Chronic Kidney Disease at Risk for Cardiovascular Disease.

This study will evaluate providing fruits and vegetables in a sustainable community care clinic setting, in addition to routine medical care, to individuals with CKD (Stage 2-4) on CKD and CVD risk, or cardio-renal risk factors. Further, metabolomics profiling will be used to study how change in the diet affects disease risk. Data from this study will be published in peer-reviewed journals, presented at national conferences, and will serve as pilot data to guide and strengthen applications for NIH funding.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Willingness to participate in a 3-month F&V study.
• Positive urine dipstick (Proteinuria and/or Albumin-to-Creatinine Ratio >=10).
• African-American (self-declared) race
• A current diagnosis of hypertension or a current blood pressure reading consistent with hypertension (SBP >= 140 and/or DBP >=90).
• Access to the internet via personal computer or mobile device.
• Ability to read and write in English.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Negative urine dipstick.
• Currently receiving dialysis or needing dialysis (Stage 5 Kidney Disease)
• Have received or need a kidney transplant.
• Pregnant or planning to become pregnant in the next 6 months.
• Baseline urine potassium > 60mEq/g creatinine
• Negative diagnosis of hypertension or blood pressure reading (SBP <140 or DBP <90).
• Nephrotic proteinuria demonstrated on urine ACR measurement.
• Lacking access to the internet via personal computer or mobile device.
• Unable to read or write in English.