CKD	Chronic Kidney Disease
RAAS	Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System
ESRD	End Stage Renal Disease
RDA	Recommended Daily Allowance
NDD	Non-Dialysis Dependent
NKF	National Kidney Foundation
MBD	Mineral Bone Disease
HF	Heart Failure
LPD	Low Protein Diet
ADI	Acceptable Daily Intake
BSA	Body Surface Area
DPI	Dietary Protein Intake
EAA	Essential Amino-Acids
eGFR	estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate
HBV	High Biologic Value (referred to protein)
HTN	Hypertension
IBW	Ideal Body Weight
KA	Ketoacids (keto-analogues of amino-acids)
P	Phosphorus
PD	Peritoneal Dialysis
RKF	Residual Kidney Function
sHPT	secondary Hyperparathyroidism