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Toxemia of pregnancy is characterized by a combination of at least two of the following clinical symptoms: hypertension, edema, and proteinuria. In three successive trials over three consecutive years, the dietary intakes of a selected number of young pregnant women attending a Maternal and Infant Care Clinic at Tuskegee Institute were evaluated for protein, amino acids, and total calories. Women with toxemia were identified, and women without toxemia served as controls. The toxemic group generally consumed more protein than the controls, but values were statistically significant only in the first trial. However, all essential amino acids were consumed in significantly greater amounts by the toxemic group. Protein and essential amino acids were consumed in adequate amounts (at least two-thirds of the RDA) by both groups but in amounts smaller than the national average. Non-essential amino acids were also consumed in adequate amounts, with the toxemic group consuming larger quantities than the controls. Caloric intakes were adequate for young pregnant women. The relationships of glucosuria and of toxemia to protein and amino acid intake were similar and were opposite to the relationship of anemia to protein and amino acid intake. Meats and grains contributed the greatest quantity of protein and amino acids to the diet in all groups. Data seem to imply that any relationship of protein and amino acids with toxemia of pregnancy is a complex one involving several possibly interrelated nutritional parameters.
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PMID:Protein, amino acid, and caloric intakes of selected pregnant women. 721 57

Toxemia in pregnancy is characterized by a combination of at least two of the following clinical symptoms: hypertension, edema, and proteinuria. In this study the dietary intakes of young pregnant women attending a Maternal and Infant Care Program at Tuskegee Institute were evaluated for selected vitamins and minerals. Women with toxemia were identified, and women without toxemia served as controls. The toxemia group generally consumed lesser amounts of vitamins and minerals than the controls. However, both groups were deficient (less than two-thirds RDA) in calcium, magnesium, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, and thiamin. Milk, meat, and grains supplied an appreciable proportion of each vitamin except vitamin A, which was found primarily in the two vegetable groups. Meat and grains contained the greatest quantities of minerals, but milk provided a relatively good proportion of potassium, calcium, magnesium, and phosphorus. Anemia was not related to the incidence of toxemia. Women exhibiting anemia consumed smaller amounts of vitamins studied than did women without anemia.
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PMID:Intakes of vitamins and minerals by pregnant women with selected clinical symptoms. 725 6

In CKD Stages 1 and 2, diet and lifestyle interventions are key for their potential to delay progression of kidney failure and reduce CVD risk. The recommendations are to prudently lower protein in the diet to the RDA. Although the research supporting this data may still be considered uncertain about the efficacy of a low protein diet on slowing the progression of CKD, it may also be considered safe since it is the RDA (Levey et al., 2006). Other interventions may include control of proteinuria, of high blood pressure, and blood sugar, and the use of an ACE inhibitor or ARB. In CKD Stages 3 and 4, there are more enthusiastic recommendations regarding protein, potassium, and phosphorous that influence diet decision making but are not necessarily employed in the earlier stages of CKD. In addition, we cannot neglect that these patients, despite our best efforts, often progress to Stage 5 CKD treated with peritoneal dialysis or hemodialysis. We must maintain an optimum nutritional status along the continuum of CKD Stages 1 to 5. Protein energy malnutrition is a predictor of morbidity and mortality in patients on dialysis (NKF, 2000). The goal for these patients is to be well nourished and kidney protected, which is a balancing act. Medicare supports medical nutrition therapy for registered dietitian (RD) services for patients with GFRs of 15 to 50 mL/min/1.73m2 (NKF, 2007). The RDs in nephrology are effective in reviewing the diet options and providing necessary guidance and support to individuals with CKD. These RDs are the nutrition information resource for practitioners treating patients with Stages 1 to 4 CKD.
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PMID:Protein recommendations for individuals with CKD stages 1-4. 1864 89