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06/04/09 04:13 PM

"I'm confused... I'm only allowed 4oz. protien a day. So, how many grams in an ounce. Are are all grams the same? Meaning dry verses liquid, and all."
Asked By: ksnoopyt  
Category: Food and Nutrition

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54 yo F, T2 since 9/08, Kidney function left, 40%. Diagnosed both at same time. No meds for diabetes, (controlled with diet) but many meds for kidneys. Also meds for depression, anxiety, GERD, and chronic back pain. Can have only 4 oz. protien a day. Overweight, but have lost 60 lbs. since diagnosed. I really, REALLY, hate all this kidney/diabetes stuff!!! Thank-you.

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06/05/09 06:59 PM

Hello,

Just 4 oz. protein a day would appear pretty meager if you are used to having much larger portions of protein foods. It’s great that you do not require any diabetes medicine.

Diets for managing both diabetes and kidney disease can be challenging. The product of protein digestion must be processed by the kidneys. If the kidneys are not functioning in full capacity, protein can overtax the kidneys.

Typically protein foods are translated into one ounce equivalents of ready to eat food. Ounces refer to the weight of the food. Four ounces could appear in various combinations. For example, 1 oz. cheese, 2 oz. cooked chicken, and 1 cooked egg would total 4 ounces. Each ounce of a protein food contains approximately 7 grams of protein. Since there is 28 grams to an ounce. What happened to the other 21 ounces? Protein foods contain mostly water,along with some fats, tiny bit of carbohydrates, and other substances. It gets rather confusing whenever we talk about grams and ounces.

Each meal plan is individualized for a particular patient. Since there is no standard generic diet for everyone with kidney disease, I recommend that you talk with the registered dietitian who originally prescribed the meal plan. He or she can better assist you in translating the details of your meal plan. You need to know exactly what to eat.

Take care.

Answered By: Liz Quintana
Accreditations: EdD, RD, LD, CDE
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06/05/09 11:46 PM

Hi, Confused, My sister had Kidney disease and her protin was limited also if I were you I would ask my Doctor if the limit is do to you kidneys. Jeane
Answered By: jeane60
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