Food Insecurity and Diet Quality in Adults with Chronic Kidney Disease

Study Lead

Dr. Diana Mager PhD RD

University of Alberta

Overview

As food costs rise in Canada, many turn to cheaper and more readily available processed foods, which can be high in salt and sugar and increase the risk of chronic diseases. Researchers at the University of Alberta are studying the impact of food insecurity on the diets and kidney health of Canadian adults with CKD.

Your participation will help inform interventions and policies to prevent food insecurity and its health implications in this population.

Participant commitment

Participants will be asked to complete a 3-day food record, collect receipts for two weeks’ worth of food, answer questionnaires about their food habits and quality of life, and attend online interviews with the study investigators. The total time required is estimated to be 3 hours.

Eligibility

To be eligible, participants must:

  • Be between 18-80 years old
  • Be able to provide consent
  • Have a diagnosis of stage 1-5 chronic kidney disease
  • Be able to communicate in English
  • Not be on dialysis

Type of Participation

Interview

Diagnosis

Chronic Kidney Disease

Topic

CKD and Diet

Location

All provinces and territories

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