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8. Cholesterol and Saturated Fat

Dialysis patients should also carefully monitor cholesterol and saturated fat. People on dialysis are at high risk for coronary artery disease and often have elevated HDL cholesterol and triglycerides. Avoiding these things can be difficult on a renal diet, as people on dialysis should also eat enough calories while avoiding protein.

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