Abstract
The effect of dietary energy supplements in children with varying degrees of chronic renal insufficiency was investigated. Despite an increased energy intake of 8-4% there was no increase growth velocity, although some patients reported improved wellbeing and activity. The proportion of dietary energy supplied by protein fell significantly during supplementation. The evidence suggests that the reduced energy intake of children with chronic renal insufficiency is a related but not causal factor in their growth retardation.
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