Plant-Based Diets and Chronic Kidney Disease (Renal Bundle)
This continuing education course explores the role of plant-based diets in the prevention and treatment of chronic kidney disease (CKD). Evidence for the efficacy of plant-based diets in reducing CKD will be presented. Nutrition professionals will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to educate patients and clients with CKD about the benefits of adopting a plant-based diet.
Course content was written by Mary Franz, MS, RDN, LDN, is a freelance health and science writer.
Learning Objectives
After completing this continuing education course, nutrition professionals should be better able to:
1. List the benefits of plant-based diets in managing the progression and complications of chronic kidney disease (CKD).
2. Advise patients and clients with CKD who are interested in adopting a plant-based diet.
3. Monitor the nutritional intakes of patients and clients who transition to plant-based diets.
Additional Information
Course content written by Mary Franz, MS, RDN, LDN, is a freelance health and science writer.
The faculty and planners for this 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.
Available Credit
- 2.00 CDR