PD and your diet work together to keep you as healthy as possible. This section will help you understand how your diet and nutrition affect the success of your PD treatment. You can learn about controlling certain nutrient and fluid intake and find tips on meal planning and staying healthy.
YOU play the most important role in this part of your treatment.
Why Meal Planning is Important
Learn about the dietary requirements for people on PD and how meal planning can help you to stay healthy.
Nutritional Calculator Use this tool to find out about portion sizes and the nutritional content of foods.
Options When Eating Out
If your PD diet is more limited than it used to be, it can be hard to figure out what to eat in a restaurant. Read this page to find suggestions for items suitable for someone on PD.
Controlling Phosphorus Intake
Controlling Potassium Intake
Controlling Sodium Intake
Controlling Fluids
On these pages, you will find out why it’s important to control the amount of phosphorus, potassium, sodium, and fluids in your diet and read tips to help you succeed.
Important Vitamins and Minerals
Read about other vitamins and minerals that you need to look out for and find suggestions that will help you make sure you’re getting the right amounts.
Tips for Staying Healthy
Besides diet, there are other things you can do to keep yourself healthy. Read some tips and advice that can help you feel your best.
Simply Fit Video Series
Episode 1: Exercise While Sitting
Episode 2: Walking Your Pet
Episode 3: Creative Stretching
Episode 4: Do a Little Dance
Episode 5: In the Kitchen
Episode 6: Dust Off the Treadmill
