AD	Alkaline diet
b.w.	Body weigh
BCM	Body cell mass
CKD	Chronic kidney disease
CRP	C-reactive protein
CVD	Cardiovascular disease
DXA	Dual x-ray absorptiometry
ECM	Extracellular mass
ESRD	End stage renal disease
EVOO	Extra virgin olive oil
FGF23	Fibroblast growth factor 23
GFR	Glomerular filtration rate
IGF-1	Insulin-like growth factor 1
IMD	Italian Mediterranean diet
IMOD	Italian Mediterranean organic diet
K/DOQI	Kidney-disease outcome quality initiative
KDIGO	Kidney disease: improving global outcomes
LDL	Low-density lipoprotein
LPD	Low-protein diet
MD	Mediterranean diet
MPCs	Minor polar compounds
MUFA	Monounsaturated fatty acid
NCDs	Non-communicable diseases
NEAP	Net endogenous acid production
NOX	NADPH oxidase
PEW	Protein-energy wasting
PRAL	Potential renal acid load
PTH	Parathyroid hormone
PUFA	Polyunsaturated fatty acid
RAAS	Renin–angiotensin-aldosterone system
RDA	Recommended daily allowance
ROS	Reactive oxygen species
RRT	Renal replacement therapy
SCFAs	Short-chain fatty acids
SFA	Saturated fatty acid
SGLT2	Sodium/glucose cotransporter 2
TNF	Tumor necrosis factor
VLPD	Very low-protein diet