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Nutrition Updates for Chronic Kidney Disease & the Role of Plant-Based Diets
Course Expires October 16, 2027
Credits: 1.25
Profession:
RDN/NDTR
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Join Melanie Betz, MS, RD, CSR, LDN, FAND and learn about nutrition updates and the role of the plant-based diet in management of chronic kidney disease with this interactive webinar!
In 2020, the KDOQI recommendations for the nutritional management in CKD were updated with some significant and exciting changes. This webinar will provide an update on the changes dietitians need to know, and discuss how many plant foods that were traditionally taboo for CKD – such as whole grains, beans, nuts, seeds (and even bananas and tomatoes!) – should actually be encouraged for most people with CKD.
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- Kidney Disease: Comprehensive Nutrition Assessment and Management Course
- Managing Chronic Kidney Disease with the Nutrition Care Process Course
Note: If you purchase the live session, the recording is automatically added to your BDA account within a few days of the live event. To access the recording, sign into your BDA account at: https://www.beckydorner.com/ and choose Webinars.
After completing this continuing education course the learner should be able to:
- List the changes to the 2020 joint KDOQI and Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) Guidelines.
2. List the potential benefits of plant based diets in chronic kidney disease (CKD).
3. Discuss the concept of “potential renal acid Load” as it relates to kidney disease.
This course is intended for: RDNs, CDCESs, and NDTRs
Nutrition Updates for Chronic Kidney Disease & the Role of Plant-Based Diets Webinar awards 1.25 CPEUs in accordance with the Commission on Dietetic Registration’s CPEU Prior Approval Program for the Enduring (recorded) Webinar.
CDR Activity Number: 185688 Activity Type: Enduring Activity 741
Suggested Performance Indicators:
- 5.1.2 Interprets and integrates evidence-based research and literature in decision-making.
- 5.1.3 Identifies misinformation and inaccurate information in order to inform decision-making.
- 7.2.3 Analyzes and interprets data to form valid conclusions and to make recommendations.
- 11.3.6 Develops nutrition prescriptions to communicate clients’/patients’ customized diet and nutrition needs.
Note: Numerous other Performance Indicators may apply.
Melanie Betz, MS, RD, CSR, LDN, FAND
Melanie is a nationally recognized kidney stone expert and dietitian based in Chicago, IL. She started her career in nephrology at the University of Chicago with some of the top kidney stone doctors. As her experience and knowledge grew, she noticed significant gaps in the information patients were receiving, both online and through providers. She founded The Kidney Dietitian blog in 2020 as a way to educate both patients and healthcare professionals about kidney stone prevention. The Kidney Dietitian now touches around 10,000 people every day.
Melanie has published her research investigating the role of plant based diets for kidney disease and for the prevention of kidney stones. She has spoken at many local, state and national organization meetings about kidney nutrition. She is the current Chair-Elect of the Renal Practice Group, President of the Illinois Council on Renal Nutrition, and is a member of the planning committee for the National Kidney Foundation’s annual meeting.
Disclosures: Melanie is a consultant to Otsuka Pharmaceuticals, however, she certifies that no conflict of interest exists for this program.
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