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Dietary management of pediatric patients with kidney disease: recommendations by the Korean Society of Pediatric Nephrology and the Korean Society of Clinical Nutrition

  • Yo Han Ahn (Department of Pediatrics, Seoul National University Children's Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine) ;
  • Hee Gyung Kang (Department of Pediatrics, Seoul National University Children's Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine) ;
  • Jiyoung Song (Food Service and Nutrition Care, Seoul National University Hospital) ;
  • Sangmi Han (Department of Nutrition Services, Asan Medical Center Children's Hospital) ;
  • Eujin Park (Department of Pediatrics, Korea University Guro Hospital, Korea University College of Medicine) ;
  • Jin-Soon Suh (Department of Pediatrics, Bucheon St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea) ;
  • Jeong Yeon Kim (Department of Pediatrics, Samsung Medical Center) ;
  • Min Ji Park (Department of Pediatrics, School of Medicine, Kyungpook National University) ;
  • Keum Hwa Lee (Department of Pediatrics, Yonsei University College of Medicine) ;
  • Seon Hee Lim (Department of Pediatrics, Pusan National University Children's Hospital, Pusan National University School of Medicine) ;
  • Kyeong Hun Shin (Department of Nutrition Care, Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine) ;
  • Hyunji Ko (Clinical Nutrition Team, Gachon University Gil Hospital) ;
  • Hyun Joo Lee (Department of Nutrition, Bucheon St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea) ;
  • Eunyoung Jeong (Nutrition Service Team, Chungnam National University Hospital) ;
  • Jinsu Kim (Department of Nutrition Services, Eunpyeong St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea) ;
  • Sohyun Park (Department of Nutrition Services, Eunpyeong St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea) ;
  • Eonju Choi (Dietary Team, Hallym University Kangnam Sacred Heart Hospital) ;
  • Yuri Seo (Food Service and Nutrition Care, Seoul National University Hospital) ;
  • Kyooyung Oh (Food Service and Nutrition Care, Seoul National University Hospital) ;
  • Jin Kyoung Kim (Department of Nutrition Services, Kyungpook National University) ;
  • Hyun Kyung Lee (Department of Pediatrics, Chung-Ang University Hospital, ChungAng University College of Medicine)
  • Received : 2025.11.18
  • Accepted : 2026.01.16
  • Published : 2026.02.28

Abstract

Pediatric kidney disease has a relatively lower prevalence than do other pediatric conditions and has a notably different etiology from kidney diseases observed in adults. Furthermore, the pediatric population is unique in that they experience ongoing growth and development, distinguishing them from adult patients. Consequently, pediatric patients with kidney disease require more specialized and meticulous nutritional management than do adults. To address this need and promote optimal dietary practices for pediatric patients with kidney disease, pediatric nephrologists from the Korean Society of Pediatric Nephrology and nutritionists from the Korean Society of Clinical Nutrition have collaborated to establish nutritional guidelines specifically tailored to Korean dietary patterns. These guidelines offer detailed, nutrient-specific recommendations covering energy, protein, calcium, phosphorus, and potassium consumption while providing practical, culturally relevant guidance intended to support both pediatric patients and their caregivers.

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Acknowledgement

This recommendation was supported by the National Institutes of Health research project (2025E110100).

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