NIH R01 · 2025
PROJECT SUMMARY/ABSTRACT End-Stage Kidney Disease (ESKD) in children is a challenging medical condition affecting growth, development, and quality of life. Nearly 10,000 children in the US rely on dialysis or kidney transplants. ESKD patients face a restrictive diet, impacting nutrition and overall health. Nutritional inadequacy in ESKD affects electrolyte balance, fluid status, blood pressure, and growth, especially in children. Medically tailored meals (MTMs) are a potential solution, delivered directly to homes or through dietitian-led culinary medicine (CM) education for caregivers. Balancing convenience and education poses feasibility challenges for both approaches. The Texas…
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