Which foods count as fluid for those with kidney disease following a dialysis diet and fluid restriction?
Melting Ice Cream Cone Any food that is liquid or will melt at room temperature counts as fluid. These can be divided into visible fluids (includes anything a person drinks) and hidden fluids (foods that appear as solids, but are liquid at room temperature). For people with kidney disease following a prescribed fluid restriction, all the items below are counted as fluid:
Visible fluid
- All beverages
- Alcoholic drinks
- Coffee, tea
- Juice, juice drinks, lemonade
- Milk, milk substitutes, liquid creamer
- Nutrition drinks
- Soup
- Soft drinks
- Sports drinks
- Water
Hidden fluid
- Gelatin
- Gravy
- Ice chips or cubes
- Ice cream
- Popsicle
- Sherbet
- Sorbet
- Watermelon also contains lots of fluid
Additional Kidney Diet Resources
Visit DaVita.com and explore these diet and nutrition resources:
DaVita Kidney-Friendly Recipes
This article is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment. Consult your physician and dietitian regarding your specific diagnosis, treatment, diet and health questions.
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