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Phosphorus additives are added to convenience and fast
foods for many reasons, including as preservatives, leavening agents,
and flavor enhancers. Unlike phosphorus that naturally occurs in meats,
dairy products, whole grains, and nuts, phosphorus from additives is
almost completely absorbed by the body. Phosphorus control is necessary
for dialysis patients so it is important for them to become aware of
these additives and the foods that contain them.
Patients should avoid foods that contain phosphorus
additives or are naturally high in phosphorus. Because phosphorus
additives are added both to foods that naturally contain phosphorus as
well as foods that do not, it is difficult to estimate the phosphorus
content of foods that contain phosphorus additives, including fast
foods.1
Fast Food Restaurants
Click on this link to go to a page with a list of fast food restaurants. Click on the link for a particular restaurant to see a list of items with phosphorus additives and a list of better choices.
Protein Supplements
Click on this link to
go to a page with a list of protein supplements. Click on the link
for a particular supplement to see the phosphorus information for that item.
Phosphorus Values in Chicken Products
Click on this link to
go to a page with a table of the phosphorus content for a variety of chicken products.
Beverages
Click on this link to
go to a page with the phosphorus content for a variety of beverages.
Miscellaneous
Page with the phosphorus content of items that do not fit in any other category.
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