Association of Dietary Patterns with Some Risk Biomarkers of Chronic Kidney Disease of Saudi Patients

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a worldwide public health problem. There have been a marked rise in the prevalence of (CKD) in Saudi Arabia. This study aimed to identify dietary pattern of Saudi CKD patients  and to evaluate the relationship between dietary patterns and the  biomarkers in CKD. The study was conducted among 58 previously diagnosed with CKD, both genders, aged > 70 years.  Information regarding dietary patterns, demographic and medical history variables was obtained with an online questionnaire. Four dietary patterns, were identified, explaining 54.06% of the  variance; Veggie Dietary  Pattern, Plant-based Dietary Pattern, Miscellanies  Pattern, and Animal-based Dietary Pattern. Correlation between dietary patterns and the metabolic risk factors of CKD;  glomerular filtration rate (G3a, G3b),  Serum creatinine,  and albumin/creatinine ratio,  showed inverse significant association with Veggie Dietary  Pattern and the metabolic risk factors (r -0.591  P .008,   r -0.574  P.015,  r -.607 P.007, r -.601P.007)  respectively. while Animal-based Dietary Pattern was most closely associated with metabolic risk factors (r.557 P.021, r.551 P.023, r.661,P.001,r.660 P.001) respectively.  Marginally significant association was found between  Plant-based Dietary Pattern and Miscellanies Pattern with CKD complications. After adjustment for age, gender, and BMI same correlation still found.