Mineral / electrolytes diets

These documents are part of the ACI Diet Specifications for Adult Inpatients. They are not to be used for patient education.

Mineral / electrolyte diet - oxalate - low

A diet that limits oxalate intake to approximately 100mg per day and is moderate in protein and sodium.

Mineral / electrolyte diet - phosphate - low

A diet that limits phosphate intake to 1200mg per day.

Mineral / electrolyte diet - potassium - very low - 50mmol

A diet to limit total potassium intake to 50mmol (1950mg) per day.

Mineral / electrolyte diet - potassium - restricted - 70mmol

A diet to limit total potassium intake to 70mmol (2730mg) per day

Mineral / electrolyte diet - sodium - 50mmol

A diet limiting total sodium intake to 50mmol (1150mg) per day, to promote loss of excess fluid in oedema or ascites.

Mineral / electrolyte diet - sodium - 100mmol

A diet limiting total sodium intake to 100mmol (2300mg) per day.

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