Eating Well on Dialysis

Eating well is one of the best ways to look after your body when you have kidney disease. The right food choices can help you feel stronger, manage symptoms, and support your treatment, especially if you’re on dialysis.

This course will guide you through simple, practical tips to support your kidney health. You’ll learn about important nutrients like protein, salt, fibre, and fluids, and how to make healthy choices with portion sizes, food labels, and shopping. Whether you’re new to this or just want to feel more confident with food, each lesson offers step-by-step support to help you along the way.

What You’ll Learn

By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:

• Understand how nutrition supports your body during kidney disease and dialysis
• Make kidney-friendly choices around protein, fibre, salt, potassium, phosphate, and fluids
• Use practical tips to build healthy habits at home, at the shops, and during mealtimes
• Recognise signs of weight changes and know when to speak to your dietitian or care team

Please Note:
The information provided in this centre is for general education only and is not intended as medical advice.
Always speak with your healthcare team before making any changes to your diet, food or nutrition.
Your healthcare team can help you decide what’s safe and right for you based on your individual needs and medical condition.
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