Ikizler, T.A, et al. 2013. Prevention and treatment of protein energy wasting in chronic kidney disease patients: a consensus statement by the International Society of Renal Nutrition and Metabolism

Protein energy wasting (PEW) is common in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and is associated with adverse clinical outcomes, especially in individuals receiving maintenance dialysis therapy. This publication is an International Consensus Statement by the International Society of Renal Nutrition and Metabolism on the prevention and treatment of protein energy wasting in chronic kidney disease patients.