Diet consideration is appropriate for use in a predialysis, hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, clinic or office setting.

They address the following topics:

* Calories
* fluid balance and allowances in kidney failure
* Potassium allowances and kidney failure
* Phosphorus allowances and kidney failure
* Protein and kidney failure.

Diet consideration

2. Calcium, Phosphorous And Vitamin D Connection.

The set of Teaching Cards is appropriate for use in a predialysis, hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, clinic or office setting.

They address the following topics:
* Functions of the Parathyroid Gland
* Parathyroid Function in Renal Failure
* Normal Function of Vitamin D
* Actions of Vitamin D in Renal Failure
* Vitamin D Supplements

Calcium, Phosphorous And Vitamin D Connection.

3. Calcium, Phosphorous And Vitamin D Connection is appropriate for use in a predialysis, hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, clinic or office setting.

This poster address the following topics:
* Types of tests (x-rays, lab, and ECG's)
* Types of waste products
* Dialysis adequacy (with reference to DOQI)
* Anaemia status
* Potassium balance
* Calcium/phosphorus balance

Calcium, Phosphorous And Vitamin D Connection

4. Dry or Goal Weight

This poster attempts to describe the complex concept of body weight in renal failure.

There is a strong emphasis on individuality of the learner.

This poster is divided into five sections:
1. Normal fluid control in the body
2. Symptoms of fluid overload
3. Symptoms of hypovolemia
4. Effect of excess fluid on weight
5. How dry weight is determined

Dry or Goal Weight

5. Potassium Level In Foods

This poster is appropriate for use in a predialysis, hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, clinic or office setting.

This poster address the following topics: Low potassium foods and high potassium foods.

This poster is double-sided. The second side has a potassium content list of some of the more common foods.

Potassium Level In Foods

6. Phosphorus Level In Foods

This poster addresses some of the more common issues surrounding of low and high potassium foods.

This poster is double-sided. The second side has a phosphorus content list of some of the more common foods.

Phosphorus Level In Foods

7. The Renal Diet - An Overview

Possible changes in a diet are presented with an emphasis on each person being an individual with changing needs.

• The role of protein
• The role of potassium
• The role of phosphorus
• The role of fluid

The Renal Diet - An Overview