1. Weight gain frequently occurs after kidney transplantation. T or F

2. Low phosphorus breads include whole wheat or whole grain breads. T or F

3. People with kidney disease sometimes develop hypercalcemia because their kidneys are not able to process calcium. T or F

4. High levels of sodium are found in unprocessed meats, and fresh fruits and vegetables. T or F

5. Potassium is a mineral the body uses for muscle activity. T or F

Answers: 1. True; 2. False- Whole grain breads contain more phosphorus than white bread,
Italian, English muffins and dinner rolls; 3. True; 4. False- Processed foods such as TV dinners, potato chips, canned vegetables, luncheon meats and fast food contain high levels of sodium; 5. True.

This article originally appeared in the September 2007 issue of aakpDelicious!.

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