It is very vital to maintain good nutritional status in-patients on dialysis by adequate protein and calorie intake, appropriate supplementation of iron, and calcium. Renal dietitians encourage most people on hemodialysis to eat high-quality protein because it produces less waste for removal during dialysis. High-quality protein comes from meat, poultry, fish, and eggs. Avoid processed meats such as hot dogs and canned chili, which have high amounts of sodium and phosphorus.