NUTRITION:  The Art of Good Eating

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Phosphorus
Basics For Your Bones

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Phosphorus is found in most foods you eat, so it is hard to limit the amount in your diet. Milk and things made from milk (dairy foods) are one major source of phosphorus (some bran cereals, nuts and dried beans also have lots of phosphorus). By limiting these foods you can cut down on the phosphorus you are eating. When you finish this section you will be able to identify foods you like that are high in phosphorus and work them into your diet.
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Check the foods you enjoy.
  • Dried beans: navy, pinto, split peas (1 c)
  • Bran cereals (1 c)
  • Cheese (2 oz)
  • Hot chocolate (1 c)
  • Cottage cheese (2/3 c)
  • Eggnogg (1 c)
  • Half-and-half cream (1 1/2 c)
  • Ice cream (1 1/2 c)
  • Milk (1 c)
  • Milkshake (1 c)
  • Nuts (1/2 c)
  • Pudding or custard (1 c)
  • Yogurt (1 c)
  • Frozen yogurt (1 c)

Guidelines

Notice the serving size next to each food. Most people on dialysis can have one serving a day from this group.

Sample diet
Your worksheet
Dairy Substitutes
Phosphate Binders
Bone Disease
Why follow a low phosphorus diet?


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