Nutritional Assessment of Children With Chronic Kidney Disease

Nutritional Assessment of Children With Chronic Kidney Disease Attending Assuit University Children Hospital

Primary outcome is assessment of nutritional status of children with CKD. Secondary outcome is assessment STAMP screening tool for detection of malnutrition of CKD children.

Pediatric Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) has systemic implication on all aspects of normal development, including nutrition, growth, bone and mineral metabolism and neurocognitive function .

Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) introduces a unique set of nutritional challenges for the growing and developing child .

Inclusion Criteria:

• Children of both sexes.
• Diagnosed as chronic kidney disease.
• Age: 2 years up to 15 Years Children.

Exclusion Criteria:

• • Age: less than 2 years old child and more than 15 years old child.

  • Previously diagnosed to have any co- morbid or systemic disease other than CKD.
  • Irregular dialysis.
  • Renal transplant.