Ask your doctor if he or she has any educational pamphlets about diet planning that you can have or if you should see a renal dietitian.

Here are some questions you may want to ask your doctor. Print the list of questions below, add any special concerns you may have and take it to your next appointment.

What food should I eat (or not eat) to keep my kidneys healthy?

How much fluid should I drink each day?

Are there foods high in fluid I should avoid?

Would you recommend I talk to a renal dietitian?

Would you recommend a low-protein diet? How much protein do you consider "low-protein"? Do I need to watch the amount of salt or sodium in the foods I eat?