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What is the necessary nutrition for children with FSGS? This is the basic knowledge for parents whose child is unfortunately diagnosed with FSGS (Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis). FSGS is a kidney disorder that can bring patients lots of unnecessary problems. For children with FSGS, if the nutrition is not arranged well, both their physical condition and illness condition will be affected seriously. Therefore, learning how to arrange a nutrient diet is very necessary for parents with children suffering from FSGS.
1. Adequate protein intake
Protein is one of the most important nutritions for FSGS patients. Generally speaking, for a healthy individual, 0.8grams of protein per pound of body weight a day is necessary and inadequate protein intake will affect his physical development and mental development. However, for people with FSGS, high protein intake will cause extra kidney burden, so ingesting less protein will be necessary. The exact protein intake depends on patient’s illness condition very much, but please remember 60% of the protein intake should be high quality protein which can be found in fish, lean meat, egg white and milk.
2. Enough calcium
Calcium is the necessary nutrition for a child to build strong and healthy bone. For children with FSGS and high phosphorus level, they are more likely to suffer from hypocalcemia, so eating calcium-rich foods like cheese, sesame seeds, tofu, and yogurt is very necessary.
3. Abundant vitamin
Many of the vegetables and fruits are rich in vitamin which is organic compound and needed in small quantities to sustain life. Different foods contain different vitamin and we can get enough vitamin by eating different vegetables and fruits like eggplant, carrot, ripe mango, lettuce, lemon, potato, cauliflower and broccoli and so on.
Protein, calcium and vitamin are the several dietary points that parents with children suffering from FSGS need to pay attention to in daily nutrition and if you want to learn more detailed information, please feel free to consult our consultant online or leave us message directly.
