Summary:  Ultra-processed foods are readily available in the United States and around the world, and it is associated with a higher risk of chronic kidney disease.  In this biracial prospective core study of middle-aged adults, higher ultra-processed food consumption was associated with a higher risk of incident CKD.  Conversely higher intake of unprocessed or minimally processed foods was associated with a lower risk of CKD.

Objectives:

At the conclusion of this activity, the learner should be able to:

1. Recognize the association between ultra-processed food consumption versus minimally processed/unprocessed food consumption and incidents of CKD
2. Realize possible ways of how ultra-processed foods can lead to decreased renal function
3. Able to answer patient's questions regarding renal protective strategies and diet

Bio: Shutong Du, Hyunju Kim, et al. “Association Between Ultraprocessed food consumption and Risk of Incident CKD:  A Prospective Cohort Study.”  American Journal of Kidney Diseases, Vol 80 (2022), pp 589-598

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