Medical Nutrition Therapy for Kidney Disease, Third Edition

Historically, “renal nutrition” has been one of the most challenging areas of dietetics to master. The complexities of this area of study relate to the significant roles that the kidneys play in the human body, such as maintaining homeostasis and eliminating wastes, as well as the varied and continually evolving options for treating renal failure. Both the current best practices and indications for future practice based on emerging research are presented here. 

In an effort to be more consumer-friendly many practitioners no longer use the term “renal” in favor of the more straightforward “kidney.” The two terms are used interchangeably throughout this course. The human urinary system is comprised of the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra. Although there are circumstances in which the latter three are discussed, this course will primarily focus on the functions, physiology, and treatments related to the function and dysfunction of the kidneys. 

Learning Objectives

After completing this activity, nutrition professionals will better be able to:

  1. Assess the common diseases associated with kidney dysfunction.  
  2. Educate patients and clients on basic medical nutrition therapy goals and treatments for a variety of kidney diseases and their manifestations. 
  3. Implement treatment goals and options for conditions that occur as complications of kidney disease.  
  4. Provide appropriate nutrition education to patients with kidney diseases.   

 

Additional Information

CDR Activity Type: 
102
CPE Level: 
2
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 30.00 CDR
Course opens: 
05/17/2024
Course expires: 
05/16/2027
Cost:
$225.95
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Natalie Sexton, MS, RDN, CSR, LD is a registered dietitian with a Master of Science degree in Human Sciences and a Bachelor of Science in Food, Nutrition & Dietetics from Stephen F. Austin State University (Nacogdoches, TX). She is a Renal Dietitian with DaVita Kidney Care and a Clinical Dietitian with Titus Regional Medical Center in the northeast Texas area. Sexton is a board-certified Specialist in Renal Nutrition with expertise in evidence-based nutrition writing, CE course development, Canva design, education, and marketing. She has experience in a variety of settings including inpatient acute and critical care, outpatient care, long-term care, corporate wellness programs, education development and design, and private practice. She is the author of numerous articles, blog posts, CE courses, and more.  


Disclosures:

Natalie Sexton, MS, RDN, CSR, LD, faculty for this activity, has no relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose. 

The planners for this educational activity have no relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose. 

An “ineligible company” includes any entity whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients. 

 

 

In support of improving patient care, Great Valley Publishing Company (publisher of Wolf Rinke Associates) is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

This activity will also award credit for dietetics (CDR CPEU).

RDs and DTRs are to select activity type 102 in their Activity Log. Sphere and Competency selection is at the learner’s discretion.

Available Credit

  • 30.00 CDR

Price

Cost:
$225.95
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