Stones are small, hard deposits that form in the kidneys or gallbladder. They develop when there is a decrease in urine or an increase in certain substances, such as minerals and salts. Changes in diet can help prevent them. Stones can cause extreme pain and occur in around 9% of women and 19% of men in the United States, according to the National Kidney Foundation.

In this course, we outline some of the dietary choices a person can make to reduce the risk of developing kidney and gall stones, including foods to eat and avoid.

• Understand the cause of occurrence of kidney and gall stones.
• Types of stones formed in the kidney and gall bladder.
• Find ways to prevent the risk of stone formation.
• Role of diet in preventing the occurrence of stones.