Phosphorus Restriction for Children

Controlling phosphorus in your kid’s food regimen

Most youngsters with kidney (renal) failure must restrict the quantity of phosphorus in meals they eat. The kidneys assist take away extra phosphorus out of your kid’s physique. If the kidneys are usually not working nicely, extra phosphorus builds up within the blood and might trigger calcium to go away the bones. This could make your kid’s bones weak and simple to interrupt.

What meals are excessive in phosphorus?

The next meals are excessive in phosphorous and ought to be restricted in case your baby has kidney failure. Your kid’s healthcare supplier or dietitian will inform you how a lot phosphorous your baby can have every day.

• Dairy merchandise, together with:

  • Milk (all types: entire, low-fat, skim, chocolate, and buttermilk)

  • Cheeses (all besides cream cheese)

  • Puddings and custards

  • Yogurt

  • Ice cream

• Meats, rooster, turkey, fish, and organ meats

• Dried beans and peas, together with:

  • Black-eyes

  • Discipline peas

  • Kidney

  • Navy

  • Northern

  • Pinto

  • Lima

• Nuts (all types and peanut butter)

• Seeds, bran, and whole-grain cereals and breads

Your kid’s healthcare supplier might advise that your baby take a phosphorus binder, equivalent to calcium carbonate. When calcium is taken with meals and snacks it prevents the phosphorus in meals from being absorbed by the physique. It will assist preserve your kid’s blood degree of phosphorus at an appropriate degree and assist preserve their bones wholesome and powerful. Make certain your baby all the time takes their phosphorus binder as prescribed.