This course is Lesson 2 of a recently completed webinar entitled, "Nutritional Challenges in Chronic Kidney Disease." Successfully completing this lesson will earn 1.5 CEs. For accreditation information and presenter biographies,
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Topics:
I. Medical nutrition therapy for the pre-dialysis patient
A. Nutrient recommendations per stages of CKD
• Protein
• Calories
• Potassium
• Phosphorus
• Sodium
• Calcium
• Fluid
II. Medical nutrition therapy for the hemodialysis patient
A. Nutrient recommendations
• Protein
• Calories
• Potassium
• Phosphorus
• Sodium
• Calcium
• Fluid
B. National renal diet
• Food Choice list
• Designing a meal plan
III. Medical nutrition therapy for the peritoneal dialysis patient
A. Nutrient recommendations
• Protein
• Calories
• Potassium
• Phosphorus
• Sodium
• Calcium
• Fluid
B. Estimating calories absorbed from dialysate
IV. Medical nutrition therapy for the transplant patient
A. Immunosuppressants
B. Nutrient recommendations
• Protein
• Calories
• Potassium
• Phosphorus
• Sodium
• Calcium
• Fluid
V. Case study on utilizing the National Renal Diet
Behavioral/Learning Objectives:
1. List the nutrient recommendations for all stages of CKD
2. Identify the nutrient recommendations for the hemodialysis patient.
3. Identify the nutrient recommendations for the peritoneal dialysis patient
4. List the nutrient recommendations for the transplant patient.
