Q&A Highlights from our interview with Dr. Meryl Waldman, a kidney disease expert at the National Institutes of Health. Explore related insights in the article “Curbing Chronic Kidney Disease” found in NIH News in Health. NIHNiH: How does diet play a role in managing chronic kidney disease (CKD)? Waldman: Adjusting your diet is one component of a broader approach to caring for chronic kidney disease. It should be considered along with medication, healthy lifestyle habits, and addressing