Advancements in Journal of Urology and Nephrology(AJUN)

Research Assistant, MSc, Marmara University, Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Faculty of Health Sciences, Istanbul, Turkey

Publications

• Research Article   
  Investigation of Nutritional Status of Hemodialysis Patients in Istanbul/Turkey
  Author(s): Zehra Margot Celik*, Ayse Humeyra Islamoglu, Gul Akduman and Fatma Esra Gunes
  
  Background: This study aims to determine protein, sodium, potassium, phosphorus consumptions and energy intake in endstage renal disease (ESRD) patients undergoing hemodialysis 3 times a week and compare these quantities with recommended requirements. Methods: This study was conducted with 198 end-stage renal disease patients between the ages of 20 and 65 who underwent hemodialysis 3 times a week. Data were obtained via a survey form and Food Frequency Questionnaire. Results: No significant relationship was identified between gender and protein consumption (p>0.05). However, a significant relationship was found between the body mass indices (BMI) and protein consumption of the patients (p<0.05); when groups were compared, protein consumption reduced while the BMI increased (p<0.01). When age and protein co.. Read More»
  

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