Food Insecurity and Diet Quality in Adults with Chronic Kidney Disease
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