Population—children aged 16 years or less, parents or carers, health care professionals involved in the provision of care and support of a child aged 0–16. |
Intervention—dietary intervention as a form of self-management during the early stages of a chronic disease or CKD (stages 1–3). |
Comparison—qualitative and mixed methods studies may not have a comparison group; quantitative studies may compare the given dietary intervention with usual care or standard practice. |
Outcome—to delay disease progression. |