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Nutritional Prevention of Nephrolithiasis in Children

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Children who develop kidney stones are at long-term risk of developing future stones. Intervening early with preventative therapies can significantly decrease the probability of recurrent stone disease. Since the underlying cause of pediatric nephrolithiasis is often related to dietary factors, nutritional interventions are frequently prescribed as part of the overall treatment plan. It is important to understand the tools available from a nutritional standpoint and how they are used in isolation or combined with medications when caring for a child with nephrolithiasis. Ideally this task is performed by a registered dietitian familiar with stone disease, but this chapter will outline how to develop a comprehensive nutritional plan for a pediatric kidney stone patient that any provider can utilize.

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    Kristina L. Penniston

  2. Clinical Nutrition Services, UW Health University Hospital and Clinics, Madison, WI, USA

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    Kristina L. Penniston

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Penniston, K.L. (2022). Nutritional Prevention of Nephrolithiasis in Children. In: Paloian, N.J., Penniston, K.L. (eds) Diagnosis and Management of Pediatric Nephrolithiasis. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-07594-0_11

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