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Optimizing Nutrition in Adult Hemodialysis – Part I: Navigating Nutritional Hurdles in Hemodialysis Care

Course Expires May 21, 2028

Credits: 1.25

Profession: RDN/NDTR

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Live Webinar: Thursday July 10, 2025 from 2:00-3:00 PM ET

Join Melissa Mroz-Planells, DCN, RDN as she discusses the pathophysiology and management of chronic kidney disease, including current therapeutic approaches.

Optimizing Nutrition in Adult Hemodialysis – Part I: Navigating Nutritional Hurdles in Hemodialysis Care Webinar

This presentation will focus on the key nutritional concerns for adults with CKD stage 5D receiving maintenance hemodialysis, including protein-energy wasting (PEW), fluid and electrolyte imbalances, and nutrient deficiencies. It will explore the complex relationship between PEW, cardiovascular disease, inflammation, and mortality, highlighting the impact of these factors on patient outcomes. Additionally, the pathophysiology and management of CKD-mineral and bone disorder (CKD-MBD) will be reviewed, including current therapeutic approaches to control phosphate, calcium, and vitamin D levels to improve patient care.

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After completing this continuing education course the learner should be able to:

Identify key nutritional concerns in adults with CKD stage 5D receiving maintenance hemodialysis.
Understand the interplay between protein-energy wasting (PEW), cardiovascular disease, inflammation, and mortality in this population.
Review the pathophysiology and management of chronic kidney disease–mineral and bone disorder (CKD-MBD), including current therapeutic approaches.

This course is intended for: RDNs and NDTRs

Optimizing Nutrition in Adult Hemodialysis – Part I: Navigating Nutritional Hurdles in Hemodialysis Care Webinar awards 1.25 CPEUs in accordance with the Commission on Dietetic Registration’s CPEU Prior Approval Program for the Live Webinar.

CDR Activity Number: 188625 Activity Type: Live Webinar 172

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Optimizing Nutrition in Adult Hemodialysis – Part I: Navigating Nutritional Hurdles in Hemodialysis Care 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: 188626 Activity Type: Enduring Activity 741

Suggested Performance Indicators:

• 5.1.2 Interprets and integrates evidence-based research and literature in decision-making.
• 5.2.1 Identifies potential or existing opportunities and challenges.
• 7.2.3 Analyzes and interprets data to form valid conclusions and to make recommendations.
• 9.1.1 Interprets and applies evidence-based literature and standards for determining nutritional needs of target audiences.

Note: Numerous other Performance Indicators may apply.

Melissa Mroz-Planells, DCN, RDN

Melissa Mroz-Plannells, DCN, RDN is an adjunct professor at Benedictine University, owns a private practice in Chicago and Seattle, and is a member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics’ (Academy) Renal Dietitians dietetic practice group. She has written book chapters and has researched quality of life and malnutrition in chronic kidney disease. Prest has served in leadership roles with the Chicago and Illinois Academies, Greater Seattle Dietetic Association, NW Renal RD, the National Kidney Foundation, and the Illinois Council on Renal Nutrition. She graduated from Bradley University, earned a master’s degree from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, and a doctorate from Rutgers University.

Disclosures: Melissa certifies that no conflict of interest exists for this program.

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