Calories

What Calories Do

Calories provide energy, helping your body function and supporting daily activities alongside chronic kidney disease.

Why Needs Differ

Needs vary with age, body size, activity, health, and treatment.

Where Calories Come From

Food choices can add calories through carbohydrates, fats, and protein.

Learn With Care

Use this information for learning, then discuss personal calorie needs with your renal care team.

Calories and CKD