Assessment of Nutritional Status and Metabolic Syndrome in Peritoneal Dialysis Patients: A Pilot Study

Aim:Nutritional deficiencies and metabolic syndrome (MS) is challenge in chronic kidney disease patients with peritoneal dialysis(PD). This study was planned in order to assess the nutritional status and metabolic syndrome in PD patients. Methods:This study was performed on clinically stable patients that were undergoing PD therapy. Energy and nutrient intakes were determined with consequently three days dietary record. The statement of MS was identified according to MS criteria adopted for PD patients. Results:The prevalence of MS was found 64.3%. The mean duration of PD in with-MS(35.4±25.23mo.) was lower than without-MS(44.3±30.99mo.) (p>0.05). Patients with MS had significantly greater systolic/diastolic blood pressure and lower high-density-lypoprotein cholesterol levels (HDL-C) (p