<s>[INST] IS DIET IMPORTANT TO A KIDNEY PATIENT? [/INST] Dietary advice differs according to the stage of kidney failure and the type of treatment given. Kidney patients should only alter their diet when advised to do so by their doctor or dietician. Malnutrition is the major problem for many patients on dialysis - both peritoneal dialysis (PD) and haemodialysis. So, high protein intakes are recommended. Potassium restriction is generally not needed on PD but may be needed on haemodialysis. Salt intake may need to be restricted. Most transplant patients will not have any dietary restrictions. Source: NATIONAL KIDNEY FEDERATION. Link: https://www.kidney.org.uk/pages/faqs/category/faqs. Field: Nephrology. Disease: Kidney Disease </s>